Stock motor took a crap
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One option would be the Venom Fireball series. They are only $20 and might last as long as the Titan and when they quit working, just buy another. They don't last long though and their quality is not very high. If you get another Titan, make sure you break it in correctly (I think there are some vids on this) and it will last a bit longer and give better performance.
If you do get another motor, make sure your ESC can handle it. It has been a while since I dealt with the stock Traxxas brushed ESC, but I think it only handles 15T motors and up.
Your best bet if you want more speed or less maintenance is to get a brushless system. Of coarse this costs more money up front, but you will be much happier. I've been running brushless for 4 years now and I have yet to have a motor need anything other than cleaning the bearings. I used to have a collection of 5 brushed motors that needed almost constant maintenance or replacing. I'm not going back!
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Thanks guys ,I have been throwing the idea out there of picking up a brushless system but Christmas broke the bank a little, and looking to go the 17.5 route just not sure what to buy .i have a brushless platinum slash 4x4 and this is way to fast do the track I race at for me I just started racing offroad like 2 weeks ago
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Thanks guys ,I have been throwing the idea out there of picking up a brushless system but Christmas broke the bank a little, and looking to go the 17.5 route just not sure what to buy .i have a brushless platinum slash 4x4 and this is way to fast do the track I race at for me I just started racing offroad like 2 weeks ago
If you want a 17.5, most of the name brands are good. Tekin, Epic Duo 3, RevTeck, Orion, LRP, Viper, and Murfdog to name a few. There are usually quite a few used ones in the for sale threads.
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Thanks guys ,I have been throwing the idea out there of picking up a brushless system but Christmas broke the bank a little, and looking to go the 17.5 route just not sure what to buy .i have a brushless platinum slash 4x4 and this is way to fast do the track I race at for me I just started racing offroad like 2 weeks ago
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Combo-175T
$100, and it's really smooth. It isn't the fastest but, it will get you around the track a lot easier than having an over powered truck. I've been running mine for about 6 months now and no issues.
#11
I've been running this combo at Streamwood in my 2wd buggy and prior to that I had it in a Blitz.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Combo-175T
$100, and it's really smooth. It isn't the fastest but, it will get you around the track a lot easier than having an over powered truck. I've been running mine for about 6 months now and no issues.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Combo-175T
$100, and it's really smooth. It isn't the fastest but, it will get you around the track a lot easier than having an over powered truck. I've been running mine for about 6 months now and no issues.
#12
I've been running this combo at Streamwood in my 2wd buggy and prior to that I had it in a Blitz.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Combo-175T
$100, and it's really smooth. It isn't the fastest but, it will get you around the track a lot easier than having an over powered truck. I've been running mine for about 6 months now and no issues.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Combo-175T
$100, and it's really smooth. It isn't the fastest but, it will get you around the track a lot easier than having an over powered truck. I've been running mine for about 6 months now and no issues.
I love my Speed Passion stuff. Great quality at a great price.