Mini Quake brushed motor questions
01-15-2007, 04:59 PM
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Mini Quake brushed motor questions
Just bought a MQ off eBay, balldiff and upgraded CVDs, and had a couple questions. I read through the faqs/searched and I found many answers, but I still had some questions and didn't want to bring back 7 month old threads.
I know BL is the way to go, but I don't have the cash and I have a spare 330CR sitting around so brushed it is. The MQ has a Speed 400 in it, not sure which version yet.
Brushed choices:
Duratrax VR3
Graupner Speed 400 4.8v-very short life
Graupner Rocket 400
Longer Cans:
Graupner Speed 480s
Multiplex Permax 450
Questions:
I've read that the Speed 400 4.8v has a short life span, but has anybody tried water dipping to break inthe brushes and increase it's lifespan?
Has anybody compared the Rocket 400 to the VR3? I've read the rocket is faster than the stock motor, but that's about it.
How do the Speed 480s and Permax 450 stack up to one another? The biggest downside it seems to the 450 is the need for a smaller servo. Both also need 3.2mm pinons which is more money to run them.
Is the performance gain to go with a 480 or 450 worth the increased cost?
Right now I'm thinking the Graupner Rocket 400 because of the price to performance ratio.
I know BL is the way to go, but I don't have the cash and I have a spare 330CR sitting around so brushed it is. The MQ has a Speed 400 in it, not sure which version yet.
Brushed choices:
Duratrax VR3
Graupner Speed 400 4.8v-very short life
Graupner Rocket 400
Longer Cans:
Graupner Speed 480s
Multiplex Permax 450
Questions:
I've read that the Speed 400 4.8v has a short life span, but has anybody tried water dipping to break inthe brushes and increase it's lifespan?
Has anybody compared the Rocket 400 to the VR3? I've read the rocket is faster than the stock motor, but that's about it.
How do the Speed 480s and Permax 450 stack up to one another? The biggest downside it seems to the 450 is the need for a smaller servo. Both also need 3.2mm pinons which is more money to run them.
Is the performance gain to go with a 480 or 450 worth the increased cost?
Right now I'm thinking the Graupner Rocket 400 because of the price to performance ratio.
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RE: Mini Quake brushed motor questions
I've got a rocket 400 and am waiting for a VR3 to arrive. I have a radar gun so will be able to test both and post results.
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RE: Mini Quake brushed motor questions
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I've got a rocket 400 and am waiting for a VR3 to arrive. I have a radar gun so will be able to test both and post results.
I've got a rocket 400 and am waiting for a VR3 to arrive. I have a radar gun so will be able to test both and post results.
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I'd go with a United RC K4.
I'd go with a United RC K4.
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RE: Mini Quake brushed motor questions
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The K4 is always out of stock. Do they ever have it in stock?
The K4 is always out of stock. Do they ever have it in stock?
01-16-2007, 02:34 AM
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RE: Mini Quake brushed motor questions
Just thought of another inexpensive choice; my brother has a RTR 1/14 Carisma, M14, and they offer an optional "race motor" upgrade. I wonder if it holds some potential or if it's just a rebadged speed 400. Hard to find any detailed information about it.
