Silver Can Motor Tips/Tricks
#1471
Tech Elite
#1472
Tech Regular
Thank you, at what voltage- I have on hand 2sA123 (6.6 volts) or 4-6 cell nimh? I don't use lipos. Don
#1474
Tech Regular
True, but 1000 cycles vs 2-300, No chance of real nasty mishaps and the ability to charge at 2-4c is mighty attractive. You're right about the nimh weight issue-I was thinking about going back to Nicads. I've had to many nimhs self destruct sitting on the shelf. Don
#1477
Tech Regular
I hope you enjoyed the phosphate! I NEVER had the kind of trouble with Nicads that I have experienced with Nimh. Don
#1478
I am a hardcore silver can fan. Pretty quick with a d-drive, fair with a mini, and $18 for a motor that will last forever in most any car. I have some from the '80's that are still making laps. What is funny to me is that this thread has almost 1500 post about a motor that is about as complicated as a door stop. Gotta love'em!
#1479
This is crazy, i was thinking that silver cans were like the hardcore spec motor. after reading this thread a bit it seems to be the F1 of motors. trying to get every inch of performance out of these simpletons. I love the R&D side of F1 more than the racing side so this stuff is very intriguing to me. I honestly thought you get a drop in can and you're competitive. Very nice.
#1480
The technology of F1 is what keeps me glued to the TV every race. Well, that and the cars, tracks, flag girls, you know the deal. But when our F1 cars linup we have to buy the gas, the food, pay the entry fee, etc. We have a faster F1 class for those who like the speed. I have used the tuned 540's and the red dots but I just seem to keep coming back to the $18 'cans to race with my buds. Sometimes fast is not as fun.
#1481
Tech Champion
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The technology of F1 is what keeps me glued to the TV every race. Well, that and the cars, tracks, flag girls, you know the deal. But when our F1 cars linup we have to buy the gas, the food, pay the entry fee, etc. We have a faster F1 class for those who like the speed. I have used the tuned 540's and the red dots but I just seem to keep coming back to the $18 'cans to race with my buds. Sometimes fast is not as fun.
Happy New Year Silver Can'ers!!!
#1482
Very interesting thread will have to bookmark it..
#1483
Tech Addict
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Quick question. What is everyone using now instead of Trinity Bushing Buster? I haven't had any for years and can't find any for sale now (no longer on the Trinity website). I plan on buying a Red Dot for major races (Slash off road series) but need to break in a practice/heat motor.
Thanks,
Thanks,
#1484
Tech Fanatic
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Ran my first TCS race over the weekend in GT-1. Was a little bored only running 3 heats in 10 hours, so I want to run another class, and lo and behold my only motor choice is a silver can. I would run GT-2 and have never run a sliver can motor. I won't waste your time by asking about break in and maintenance, I can read about it here. I have no idea where to start for gearing. I will be running at Tamiya USA only in GT-2 with a TA-05 version 2 R. Any advice on gearing and temps would be greatly appreciated.
Steve Brooks
Steve Brooks
#1485
Tech Elite
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Ran my first TCS race over the weekend in GT-1. Was a little bored only running 3 heats in 10 hours, so I want to run another class, and lo and behold my only motor choice is a silver can. I would run GT-2 and have never run a sliver can motor. I won't waste your time by asking about break in and maintenance, I can read about it here. I have no idea where to start for gearing. I will be running at Tamiya USA only in GT-2 with a TA-05 version 2 R. Any advice on gearing and temps would be greatly appreciated.
Steve Brooks
Steve Brooks
The silvercan can take it, provided you have a fan on it and drive smoothly.