Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric On-Road
New motors, who's hot and who's not? >

New motors, who's hot and who's not?

New motors, who's hot and who's not?

Old 05-10-2015, 09:06 AM
  #1  
Tech Addict
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
OttoKrosse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: AZ, USA
Posts: 563
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default New motors, who's hot and who's not?

Considering an upgrade from my 17.5 Reedy Sonic Mach 2 and I really don't know much about the many companies that sell motors.

My primary interest is in the 17.5, 21.5 and the 25.5 motors, but there are so many makers that it's a ball of confusion trying to sift through the data....and to know what data is fact and what is fantasy.

So, with that, can you provide your experiences and results so those of us still confused can get some advice from those in the know?

Thanks in advance,
OttoKrosse is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 10:57 AM
  #2  
Tech Master
iTrader: (3)
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Chi-Town West Burbs
Posts: 1,804
Trader Rating: 3 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by OttoKrosse
Considering an upgrade from my 17.5 Reedy Sonic Mach 2 and I really don't know much about the many companies that sell motors.

My primary interest is in the 17.5, 21.5 and the 25.5 motors, but there are so many makers that it's a ball of confusion trying to sift through the data....and to know what data is fact and what is fantasy.

So, with that, can you provide your experiences and results so those of us still confused can get some advice from those in the know?

Thanks in advance,
As far as 25.5 motors, stick with Novak, then you will be legal for any USVTA racing.

If you are looking for best "Bang for your Buck", the Trackstar motors are the way to go.
mooby64 is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 11:23 AM
  #3  
Tech Master
 
patorz31's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Edmonton Ab
Posts: 1,554
Default

The Trinity D4 1s versions of the 17.5 and 21.5 are the fastest up here in Canada. The R1wurks are supposed to be fast, just ordered a couple to try out. Can't help you about the 25.5 we don't run them up here.
patorz31 is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 11:34 AM
  #4  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 462
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default

The Trackstars cannot be beat at their price level. They seem to really shine for some applications by manually grinding the plate to get a few more degrees of timing out of them (not sure if that's even legal?).


TeamScream motors are what I'm currently using for 21.5 and 17.5, I haven't come across anyone on the track with more horsepower. They are tailored for your chassis type but there is usually a wait involved because they are in high demand and each one is custom built.

Last edited by nwagner; 05-10-2015 at 11:56 AM.
nwagner is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 11:42 AM
  #5  
Tech Elite
 
trytowin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: on the asphalt
Posts: 2,137
Default

If money is no object, the Trinity short stack and Fantom motors are good.
trytowin is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 11:49 AM
  #6  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
gooba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: grimes,ia
Posts: 471
Trader Rating: 5 (100%+)
Default

Trinity by far makes the fastest 17.5s and the fantom and team scream tuning make them even better. I also run reedy 21.5 and 25.5 motors they are bad fast but my 25.5 is not legal for USVTA locally as it isn't a novak but ive burnt up every novak ive ever bought so im done running them.
gooba is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 11:53 AM
  #7  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (15)
 
tobyzhang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: chino hills/Irvine
Posts: 655
Trader Rating: 15 (100%+)
Default

R1 is very good but price is very high. people have good results with team powers and they are not pricy either. d4 short stack looks pretty good on track too. It seems the new generation of motors with shorter stacks are what people prefer these days for tc. I think the wider power band of these motors are making them stand out. Older motors still have some edge in low rpm torque department but falls short in higher rpm. But in general, I find any 17.5 even older ones like reedy sonic is still competitive in the right hands so I personally don't worry too much about it.
tobyzhang is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 02:30 PM
  #8  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (177)
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 5,126
Trader Rating: 177 (100%+)
Default

Tsr makes their own motor, they no longer tune others motors. But i can see for the Meer mortals in the rc world. TSR offers anyone a sweet motor, to say the least.
thecaptain is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 02:45 PM
  #9  
Tech Initiate
iTrader: (1)
 
WillieSTi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Glendale CA
Posts: 43
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

R1 motor is the best
WillieSTi is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 02:53 PM
  #10  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
Cosmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posts: 841
Trader Rating: 5 (100%+)
Default

I have one of the Trinity D4 "certified" 17.5 motors. By far the fastest at my track. If only my driving could do it justice...
Cosmo is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 03:16 PM
  #11  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (9)
 
wwddww34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 2,560
Trader Rating: 9 (91%+)
Default

I have been very happy with this motor. It stays cool even if I have it geared at 3.5 FDR in my TC. The best part of all is that it costs 1/3 the price of all the other "hot new motors" in the market. It is also ROAR approved.



www.hobbyking.com/TrackStar_17_5T_Brushless_Motor
wwddww34 is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 03:48 PM
  #12  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 394
Trader Rating: 5 (100%+)
Default

21.5T and 17.5T D4 1s, R1 Wurks, and Team Power Actinium are all very good motors.

All have very small pros and cons that you will need to work out to get the best out of each motor.
DamianW is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 04:50 PM
  #13  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (96)
 
chris moore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Phx AZ
Posts: 3,880
Trader Rating: 96 (99%+)
Default

Feeling less confused . The thing you should take away from all these replies is you want a short stack motor; period. If you want to spend the extra a certified can give you an extra tenth so long as you stay clean 99% of the run. I'm running a D4, and have seen the R1 and team scream on the track, all three are fast.
chris moore is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 07:30 PM
  #14  
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (32)
 
justmee3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 54
Trader Rating: 32 (100%+)
Default Team Powers

I think team powers are really good, even with the timing all the way to max it doesn't overheat... It's hard to find but sure you'll find these on ebay and price is pretty reasonable.
justmee3 is offline  
Old 05-10-2015, 07:39 PM
  #15  
Tech Adept
 
tdu verney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Del City Speed Shop
Posts: 240
Default Hot Motor

Fantom short stack with great support from Fantom!
tdu verney is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.