STOCK motor forum
11-12-2001, 01:42 PM
#196
are SMH cells the stock metal hydride panasonics from trinity or is SMH a brand?
11-12-2001, 02:47 PM
#198
Yup, that 's where I found out about 4499s and comm drops. The 4499s have more graphite in them than other brushes, which acts as a lube anyway.
11-12-2001, 02:58 PM
#199
what is the proper way to use comm drops or prolong? are 767's compatible w/ the drops?
11-12-2001, 03:24 PM
#200
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Originally posted by Speedo
I didn't go for the non-pro because I dyno'ed one, and it wasn't very good. So I though I might as well wait
When I get it, I'll check the hoods for alignment, maybe true the comm, and then chuck in on the dyno, and play around with springs. The 4499s should produce good power on it, and I wouldn't use comm drops with them. Also have a few other tricks I'll try 
I didn't go for the non-pro because I dyno'ed one, and it wasn't very good. So I though I might as well wait
When I get it, I'll check the hoods for alignment, maybe true the comm, and then chuck in on the dyno, and play around with springs. The 4499s should produce good power on it, and I wouldn't use comm drops with them. Also have a few other tricks I'll try
11-12-2001, 05:59 PM
#201
Speedo, or anyone who might know, using a Robi dyno do you change the voltage when dynoing a motor for 4 cell (12th scale). If so what do I change it to?
11-12-2001, 08:26 PM
#202
Originally posted by stormperson
can anyone suggest a good motor set up for a p2k2 (preferably) or GM3 in a 12th scale 4 cell stock car. the track has a mix of everyhing, a few long sweepers a few 180's and a long straight.
i used a gm3 pro however it got very bogged down in the 180's.
i liked my p2k2 with reedy 766 brushes and green/blue springs (the stiffer on the pos side) however i was still behind in some area's. i am running SMH's and the new HV's.
also i heard that lightspeed motors were very fast, as fast as a fantom? also where can i get them?
can anyone suggest a good motor set up for a p2k2 (preferably) or GM3 in a 12th scale 4 cell stock car. the track has a mix of everyhing, a few long sweepers a few 180's and a long straight.
i used a gm3 pro however it got very bogged down in the 180's.
i liked my p2k2 with reedy 766 brushes and green/blue springs (the stiffer on the pos side) however i was still behind in some area's. i am running SMH's and the new HV's.
also i heard that lightspeed motors were very fast, as fast as a fantom? also where can i get them?
11-12-2001, 08:30 PM
#203
Originally posted by minicooper
Speedo, just curious, If you buy the pro version but still disassemble it and check hood alignment cut the comm play with the srings aren't you just better off buying the regular motor since you'd be doing all the things that supposedly a pro version goes through.
Speedo, just curious, If you buy the pro version but still disassemble it and check hood alignment cut the comm play with the srings aren't you just better off buying the regular motor since you'd be doing all the things that supposedly a pro version goes through.
I used a Pro version of the GM3 and it was slightly slower than I was used to. I had to change out the brushes to make it faster and break in the bushing to make it faster.
11-12-2001, 08:35 PM
#204
Originally posted by JOHNNY RACER
what is the proper way to use comm drops or prolong? are 767's compatible w/ the drops?
what is the proper way to use comm drops or prolong? are 767's compatible w/ the drops?
11-12-2001, 08:41 PM
#205
i race in a dusty track. is it ok to use comm drops? wouldnt it attract dirt and cause the comm and brushes to wear faster? right now, i just use trinty comm drops for cutting the comm and breaking in brushes. i havent tried them on the race track yet.
11-12-2001, 08:55 PM
#206
spongebob- 5 volts 
Supposidly the pro version has capped magnets, and it does come with decent springs and brushes, so I save about 5 bucks there, and it is only about 3 dollars more expensive. Also, the comm has been taken down to the ideal width in them, and balanced. That is things they say they do, but I just want to wait for the pro anyway
Supposidly the pro version has capped magnets, and it does come with decent springs and brushes, so I save about 5 bucks there, and it is only about 3 dollars more expensive. Also, the comm has been taken down to the ideal width in them, and balanced. That is things they say they do, but I just want to wait for the pro anyway
11-12-2001, 10:09 PM
#207
What do you people think of the Orion Stock RS dyno tuned? How does it compare to the MVP and P2K? Is it more of a speed motor or has it more torque than most?
Would the Stock RS be suitable for 1/12 scale racing?
Would the Stock RS be suitable for 1/12 scale racing?
11-13-2001, 04:42 AM
#208
Originally posted by rccarracer
What do you people think of the Orion Stock RS dyno tuned? How does it compare to the MVP and P2K? Is it more of a speed motor or has it more torque than most?
Would the Stock RS be suitable for 1/12 scale racing?
What do you people think of the Orion Stock RS dyno tuned? How does it compare to the MVP and P2K? Is it more of a speed motor or has it more torque than most?
Would the Stock RS be suitable for 1/12 scale racing?
I received plenty of comments that my car had tons of torque out of the turns and enough RPM's to keep an edge on the MVP's. Well the MVP's, when tricked out, got faster and GM3's are just plain fast with a little work. I find that the Orion RS is excellent for small technical tracks where the infield decides the win and not the long straights.
11-13-2001, 04:45 AM
#209
Originally posted by marvi
i race in a dusty track. is it ok to use comm drops? wouldnt it attract dirt and cause the comm and brushes to wear faster? right now, i just use trinty comm drops for cutting the comm and breaking in brushes. i havent tried them on the race track yet.
i race in a dusty track. is it ok to use comm drops? wouldnt it attract dirt and cause the comm and brushes to wear faster? right now, i just use trinty comm drops for cutting the comm and breaking in brushes. i havent tried them on the race track yet.
Just remove the excess moisture from the brushes. I place a drop on each brush prior to each round and wipe off the excess. I run on an unpreppd track and I have no problems. I always clean the motor between runs also.
11-13-2001, 09:55 AM
#210
Thanks RCCadet.
Does anyone know where i can get a little oiler bottle (like the ones motor bushing oil comes in) to put the prolong in?
Does anyone know where i can get a little oiler bottle (like the ones motor bushing oil comes in) to put the prolong in?