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iTrader: (13)

It would be murder on your driveline and un-drivable to be honest. 1700 on 5S is good. 2200 is too much and the 2650 motor is just a dumb motor

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iTrader: (11)

isnt the weight and such similar to the e-revo brushless? They run 6S on the 2200kv

Im not saying your wrong I just want to make sure I make the right choice

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iTrader: (11)

Would a medusa 1600kv be underpowered by a 5s on mamba monster?

Also is the medusa a good motor compared neu cc and tekin?

I know they are out of business but i care about the quality of the motor...

JSR

iTrader: (18)

I think the E-Revo is heavier than a truggy. However, it has a transmission, which is easier on the motor. Regardless, most people with E-Revos and Savage Fluxs run on 4s as that's plenty of power already. On 6s, they're uncontrollable. They can do standing backflips. If you have that much power, it's too much power for the track. I think durability-wise, your truggy's drivetrain will handle it, but it wouldn't be usable power on the track.
The 2650kV is WAY too much on 5s. Not only would it heat up due to more current consumption and being that it's a smaller motor than the 2200kV, but your runtimes would be short because of how much current it's sucking.
A 1600kV would be great on 5s. Medusa are good motors. They seem to be a bit less efficient than Neus, but otherwise great motors. There are only a couple of issues:
1. No customer service any more. If you can get the motor for a good price, it's up to you if that's worth it. I have a couple of 3650-size Medusas and I LOVE them!
2. The rear endbell is pressed on and can come off during big impacts. There are ways around this such as using RCM's motor clamp/heatsink and some people are drilling small (very small) holes around the can at the very end to hold the rear endbell with the screws.

Honestly, if it's only 1 pack that you have that you're trying to save, I don't think it's worth it. When you run, you'll want more than just 1 pack as you'll want to be able to swap and keep running, be it on the track or bashing. since you'll be buying more packs anyways, you might as well get ones that work with the motor setup you want or can find. You an always sell the 5s pack and use the money to pick up a few 4s packs which will work great on the 2200kV.

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iTrader: (11)

is 100 shipped for a 1600kv medusa good?

I like the battery I have and id like to work around it

I might just go for the medusa

JSR

iTrader: (18)

If you're absolutely set on the 5s (although, keep in mind, you'll need more than 1 battery), then the Medusa is a good choice quality and performance wise. I would suggest getting the motor heatsink/clamp from RCM to make sure it stays together since there's no support for these anymore. In the meantime, you can look for Tekin 1700kVs to restock and have a backup motor should the Medusa ever fail. Again, I love my Medusas...runs cool and tons of torque. But I'm still worried about the endbell coming off (as I haven't done anything yet to prevent it...I'm a dumb lazy ass).

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iTrader: (11)

I would love the tekin 1700 - Ive also been offered a neu 1700kv but the seller had allready offered it to another guy so im waiting to see what happens

OWTKAST cpt

iTrader: (29)

by the new and trade for my tekin as a back up lol

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iTrader: (11)

lol well I want the 1700 truggy motor not the buggy one and if I bought the neu I would use that myself : )

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iTrader: (11)

sucked it up and bought a brand new tekin 1700kv truggy motor

reel

Hi
has someone tested the Tekin 1700 KV Truggy motor on 4s?
I am thinking of getting the 1700 KV or 2000 KV motor on 4s.

UK.hardcore

i have ran the 1700 on 4s, but the rotor was unreliable.

waiting on a new one now.

it works if you gear tall but take-off isn't pretty without sensor.

reel

so 2000 KV is the better motor for 4s?

RBMike

I have the truggy 2000Kv in my MBX6T with 5 cell and it is stupid. Going move down to 1700. 2000Kv truggy with 4S should be real good.