New motors, who's hot and who's not?
#46
Tech Master
Just grabbed a Hobbywing V10 in 17.5 to try out this weekend. I've heard good things.
#48
Tech Fanatic
The motiv 17.5 weighs 157g....very light. Anyone have a weight for the Actinium 17.5?
#51
Tech Regular
All things looking positive so far for Motiv motors so far. Hopefully they'll become BRCA approved soon.
#52
Tech Fanatic
#55
Those of you saying R1 motors get to hot are probably not setting the timing accordingly. And how hot is hot? Premium 21.5 motors timing should be set at 20* and gear almost as high as you want 3.5 to start. 17.5 set at 30* on can and start at 3.7! 13.5 set at 30* also and 3.8 to start. Ver 9 motors can go up on motor timing around 50* on can. Most motors will overheat in the 160* range. R1 motors can take more heat. 160* to 180* is safe. I had a motor fan blow up and at the end of the race my motor temped at 250*. Not good but motor ran strong and I continued to use that motor for another 6 months. Time and gear your R1 motor correctly and you will not be disappointed.
Is there any advice you could provide for my specific situation that could help me reduce the temp and improve the performance, ....short of moving to a cooler climate?
Thanks,
#58
Tech Fanatic
They are not. I've had both in my hand at the same time. The trackstar weighs 170g, the motiv weighs 157g. The dyno numbers are very different, too. One made much more torque than the other, and not the one you would expect.
#59
Tech Elite
iTrader: (2)
Does anybody have dyno results showing an improvement in motor performance in new motors relative to older stuff? Something like set both motors to 45 degrees of timing and wind it out.
It's just a thought of mine how because the stack length and wire gauge is so heavily regulated the internal resistance of the motor is pretty much set, and that's 99% of power produced.
It's just a thought of mine how because the stack length and wire gauge is so heavily regulated the internal resistance of the motor is pretty much set, and that's 99% of power produced.
#60
No one mentioned Tekin Redline motors yet?
Are they any good or do they suck?
Are they any good or do they suck?