18Likes21.5 Motor Suggestions, please
03-23-2021, 06:24 PM
#1
21.5 Motor Suggestions, please
USGT has died at my home track, so I am looking to switch over to 21.5 TC. We have a smallish track - about 80x35 - running around 9 second laps with the guys currently running 21.5. I just got a new Hobbywing 25.5 for my VTA car and it is really quick. I am leaning towards getting a Hobbywing for 21.5 as well, but wanted to see what others have had luck with. I have heard a lot of people mention R1. So, my short list is Hobbywing, Trinity X Factor, Motiv, Team Scream or R1. I look forward to hearing your suggestions and I have popcorn ready for watching the discussion! Thanks!
03-23-2021, 08:11 PM
#3
Everyone in our 21.5TC class at apex runs the hobbywing G3R. Not sure if it's a class thing but I've heard skilled drivers that know and see the little things say they prefer the G3R motor. I think EA has some in his shop if you're interested. TeamEAMotorsports.com
03-23-2021, 08:12 PM
#4
USGT has died at my home track, so I am looking to switch over to 21.5 TC. We have a smallish track - about 80x35 - running around 9 second laps with the guys currently running 21.5. I just got a new Hobbywing 25.5 for my VTA car and it is really quick. I am leaning towards getting a Hobbywing for 21.5 as well, but wanted to see what others have had luck with. I have heard a lot of people mention R1. So, my short list is Hobbywing, Trinity X Factor, Motiv, Team Scream or R1. I look forward to hearing your suggestions and I have popcorn ready for watching the discussion! Thanks!
03-23-2021, 08:47 PM
#5
First time trying a motiv and I'm happy with it
03-24-2021, 05:04 AM
#6
Tech Master
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The fastest motor I've had on the track is the R1 Wurks 21.5T v21-S.
https://r1wurks.com/collections/v21-...-roar-020078-3
https://r1wurks.com/collections/v21-...-roar-020078-3
03-24-2021, 12:48 PM
#8
Tech Addict
All of the above motors are good. I like the Team Powers Actinium V4. If you pick something recent it should be good. Exception is maclan motors which aren't supposed to be very good. If you can buy from your local shop>online shop if you have one to support local business.
03-29-2021, 10:32 AM
#10
Tech Addict
What are you comparing to? I'm not saying that those are bad motor, just that they should not be noticeably better if you are comparing to recent modern motors geared properly.
03-30-2021, 08:24 PM
#12
Tech Addict
Do you own all those motors or are you talking about racing against others that have them?
The icon is 1 generation old, surpass isn't specific enough, trakstar is not competitive, MC3 is 1 generation old, R1 has so many versions.
Although its not specific enough to really tell, all of those motors are or could be old generation which then obviously a G3R or XFactor would be better.
Team Powers Actinium V4 is a good motor to try, especially for stock. I would say it is equivalent or better than the X-Factor, especially in terms of value considering all the good X-Factors you have to pay extra for. G3R is used more in mod, not as much in stock at least around here in CA.
The icon is 1 generation old, surpass isn't specific enough, trakstar is not competitive, MC3 is 1 generation old, R1 has so many versions.
Although its not specific enough to really tell, all of those motors are or could be old generation which then obviously a G3R or XFactor would be better.
Team Powers Actinium V4 is a good motor to try, especially for stock. I would say it is equivalent or better than the X-Factor, especially in terms of value considering all the good X-Factors you have to pay extra for. G3R is used more in mod, not as much in stock at least around here in CA.
03-31-2021, 02:21 AM
#13
Tech Adept
I'm interested in this topic as well.
Does anyone have access to more objective metrics that we can use to compare all the various brands?
For example, quantified peak power output, and the rpm and timing they occur at
Does anyone have access to more objective metrics that we can use to compare all the various brands?
For example, quantified peak power output, and the rpm and timing they occur at
03-31-2021, 07:15 AM
#14
Do you own all those motors or are you talking about racing against others that have them?
The icon is 1 generation old, surpass isn't specific enough, trakstar is not competitive, MC3 is 1 generation old, R1 has so many versions.
Although its not specific enough to really tell, all of those motors are or could be old generation which then obviously a G3R or XFactor would be better.
Team Powers Actinium V4 is a good motor to try, especially for stock. I would say it is equivalent or better than the X-Factor, especially in terms of value considering all the good X-Factors you have to pay extra for. G3R is used more in mod, not as much in stock at least around here in CA.
The icon is 1 generation old, surpass isn't specific enough, trakstar is not competitive, MC3 is 1 generation old, R1 has so many versions.
Although its not specific enough to really tell, all of those motors are or could be old generation which then obviously a G3R or XFactor would be better.
Team Powers Actinium V4 is a good motor to try, especially for stock. I would say it is equivalent or better than the X-Factor, especially in terms of value considering all the good X-Factors you have to pay extra for. G3R is used more in mod, not as much in stock at least around here in CA.
Yeah I am not putting together an entire Power BI analysis, take it for what it is worth. Those are the ones I tried.
03-31-2021, 10:13 PM
#15
Too many people racing dyno sheets. Generation old means nothing. I have yet to see any motor in CA make me put down my MC3. The MC4 has been released yes and many in CA will be chasing it like they did the MC3😜. You can’t go wrong with all the motors already mentioned but remember that you must also drive the car😉