Fixmy59bug

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So considering the current special on Savox motors (send in your junk motor for $40 off) I was thinking about getting one... Or three.

But are their worth their weight in salt?

I know they aren't ROAR approved, so I will keep them for racing at my local track where they don't care about you run.

Fred_turbo

which car you use?LOSI?TAMIYA or other

Fixmy59bug

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Correction....

Savox SX-1 motors ARE roar approved. They are listed under Importer HRP. I was expecting Savox.

Fred, I will be using them in an Associated SC10 and B5R

Also, what is better when comparing motor specs? Higher current or lower current ratings?

The Speed Passion V3.0 13.5 motor is rated at 19 amps and the 17.5 motor is rated at 16 amps.

Meanwhile, the Savox 13.5 motor is rated at 33 amps and the 17.5 motor is rated at 25 amps.

Fred_turbo

You are in promotion the SAVOX ?

Fixmy59bug

iTrader: (20)

No. I am not associated with any manufacturer, retailer, or distributor.

I am a beginner who does not know what one motor has to offer over another.

Check my post history. You will never find me having mentioned anything Savox.

Besides, if I were associated with them, don't you think I would be promoting their claimed positives and not leaving an open door to bring to light any possible negatives?

rchogfan

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I've never tried savox but if u want a budget motor go with speed passion! 38 bucks off ebay! I've also heard great things about turnigy track star motors.

platgof

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I think you would get a great deal on a motor. I say go for it.

Jusitick

I only used savox servos, motors'd never used, I do not know what it's powerful motor

skeasor

I know Savox makes great servos but I've never tried any of their motors. As far as amperage, you'll just need to make sure you're ESC max amps is more amps than the motor. a 13.5T will be faster than a 17.5T. Just like a 10.5T will be faster than a 13.5T.

Jusitick

But I used Tenshock motor.I think it is great~

Abeez

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Savox motors imo are really good motors. They do seem to run a bit on the warm side however, but they also can be geared lower and get the same speed as a for example novak or hobby wing that is geared higher. The only issues that I've had at all is some low-end cog on one of my motors (I own 5, 17.5 and 13.5). For the money they work well and they have good support if you happen to have issues.

Fixmy59bug

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Have you had any sensor/timing boards fail?

When I was at the Gun Smoke classic at IERC, after a practice round my ESC failed to turn on. Well, let me elaborate...

It would turn on for as long as I held down the power button. If I disconnected the sensor wire, it would turn on and stay on with mo problem. So I swapped sensor wires and it persisted. So I swapped the plastic end cap with the timing/sensor board and the problem went away and I went on to finish my day.

I have sent an email to customer support (with no response yet) to find out what I need to do.

But in the mean time, is this a fluke, or an ongoing issue?

Andy Koback

iTrader: (280)

Sensor boards like any electronics will fail from time to time. I always keep a spare on hand for each brand of motor I use along with sensor wires. I've only had 2 fail since brushles motors came out so I've got a lucky streak going!

Fixmy59bug

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Well I am glad to say that the Savox motors ran cooler than the SP motor I was using. So I was able to run one more tooth on the pinion, meanwhile, it used less battery juice.

soulcoma

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Noone answered the question on amperage. A 13.5 with 19amp or a 13.5 with 33amp. As well as a 17.5 with 16amp or a 17.5 with 25amps.

Which is better? Im thinking mor amps more power more heat.