A.J..

Alright since I decided to stay brushed instead of going brushless, I need some help choosing a good brushed motor. I need it to be compatible with the stock RC18 esc and mount perfectly on the stock motor mount with no mods. I also want it to be the fastest. I want a motor that will get me into the mid 20's into the low 30's if possible on the stock pack. If those speed arent possible, than tell me the best motor out of these.

Reedy mini mod 17t
Reedy mini mod 19t
Lrp fusion micro modified 18t
Team orion baja
orion Big block special edition
peak racing chubby motor
Trinity Micro monster wild
Trinity mini machine Termination motor

S_Boy

I also want to know except i got MM leo-x

A.J..

That makes two of us

Help please!

fastmax

I run the Reedy 17T in my 18B and it easily hits the 30 mark. I am running AE foams, MIP CVDs and Super Diffs, and the stock spur with a 13 tooth pinion. With my good Reedy cells in place speeds are closer to 35 with loads more punch.

A.J..

Awesome! So how do these other motors compare?

Oh and do you hit the 30 mark using the stock pack?

jymellis

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im runnin a krystal k3 from united rc and iwas beating stock traxxas elec 1/10 scale onrad 4wd cars at my track!!!it does require an after market motor plate though!!i also use united rc batterypacks!!!hope this helps ya jym

A.J..

Ya thanks

fastmax

Of all the motors in your list I would say the Reedy 17T is gonna be the fastest. I have been running the 19T in an Itsy Bitsy Spyder with very good results also, but the 18B is clearly faster. The stock pack with that motor easily hits right around 30.

A.J..

Cool. I am running the RC18MT but its not really a mt or a 18t or a 18b. I am running 1/10 foam tires and currently running a speed 300 motor. So you really cant catigorize it as any of them. I got bored of the speed of the 300 motor and want something faster. If this Reedy is gonna get me into the 30mph mark area it's gonna definatly be my #1 choice

fastmax

It will, but keep in mind you will have a little motor maintenance to keep up on. I would pick up a couple extra sets of brushes when you get the motor, and a can of motor spray. Every couple of packs you should pull the brushes and spray it out real good, then re-oil the bearings. Once your brushes get around half of their original length you should change them if you want to maintain peak performance. After about 20 or so packs I turned the comm because it was looking a little worn, however I probably could have let it go for another 20 packs and not noticed much difference. Your LHS should be able to turn the comm for you when it becomes needed for only a couple of dollars, if you dont have a lathe.

A.J..

I barely run my car. Its been almost a year since I got it and ran it only about 5 times. Maintenece wont be a big deal

I upgrade my car more than I run it lol [sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

I'll pick up some extra brushes and motor can spray. I think thats all I'll need

A.J..

Oh anybody know where I could get it cheaper than towerhobbies? The $40 cost plus shipping is gonna kill me [:@]

They need to be reliable and fast with shipping like Tower

Jrgunn5150

Try rcboyz, the toyz, or hop me up on Ebay.

-Inverted-

URC Krystal or Beast Raptor.

A.J..

The beast raptor I dont think is made no longer from one18th, and even it was I wouldnt buy because Mike has been bad with shipping and keeping track of orders. For the krc krystal I need a link to check it out

-Inverted-

http://unitedrc.com/store/product.asp?BrandId=10&ID=222

Seek and Destroy

How come it says" Reccomended connection: Direct solder to esc"? Couldn't you just use a deans plug too? Does it say direct solder to esc because thats for best performance?

A.J..

Looks cool..

But I must agree with you inverted on the baja motor. How can it be that the baja motor is just as fast the stock motor. I find it hard to believe. People give it good reviews when it's just as fast as stock [&:]

Maybe when you put it in the mini t its 20mph

But anyways guys. So what did you guys come up with?

Whats the better upgrade for speed? The battery or the motor?

Jrgunn5150

Wiring direct alway's has less resitance than even a "zero loss" connector like a Dean's. However I'm sure it will work fine.

As for the Baja, I have one it a Mini-t, it's great in there, but it's a huge upgrade over the stupid stock motor. I don't think the mini-T with it is much over 20 mph, right in that neighborhood though. Remember though, that motor has been out a couple year's now, there are better/newer motor's now.

The battery is better, I garauntee you'll be impressed with some good cell's.

A.J..

Alright than.... Can you guys reccomend me a good batt. Willing to spend $30- $ 35 for one

A.J..

How about this one?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMSC0&P=7

fastmax

That is an excellent pack, that performs way better than the stock one. That is the packs I am running with my Reedy 17T.

A.J..

Awesome.... What kind of runtimes you get?

A.J..

I forgot to ask.. What kind of mph increase will I get using this motor. Like how much more miles per hour will I gain using that batt? I am running everything stock.

Speed is very important to me

-Inverted-

Excellent battery.