ORIGINAL: devilchrist
If there were more available better designed Brushless motor mounts that use mechanical brakes, I'll jump on it, but the fact is brushless motor braking blows,
Yes it has instant torque, and technical track's with alot of turns it will own nitro
but high speed tracks nitro will alwasy win,
nitro = high speed
BL = instant torque,
both has it' pros and cons
BL isn't any more expensive than high end Nitro either, high end rossi motor is 500 bucks, include the $15 turbo plugs, $30 nitro, it's not any cheaper than BL
but BL while it looks cool, don't have the rawness nitro has.
IMO, have both, if it's possible,
If not, go nitro first, then if it's not your thing, go BL.
Niether is better all the time.
Actually, my brushless truggy has a higher top speed than the typical nitros, and STILL has ALLOT more torque. Tekno RC has been building BL conversions WITH MECHANICAL BRAKES for some time now. All the advantages of a Nitro car, without the Nitro.
http://www.teknorc.com/
You BL guy's need to take a hike, your are in no way answering the original question. Your not being constructive and your just being a bunch of jerks. The moderators should lock this if it continues the way it is.
I may be proud of my BL system, and I certainly brag about it, but I don't believe i was a "Jerk" about anything. The original post was looking for maximum power, and BL is simply that.
Somebody was singing the praises of converting to brushless, well let's have a look.
The ESC and brushless motor costs more than a modded nitro engine.
Castle Creations 2200 Kv system, which includes the Motor AND ESC, $296.00
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/32919
Battery Charger suitable for batteries up to 6S(as if that kinda power is really needed) Less than $40.00
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...lancer/Charger
Batteries, you only need one most of the time, but at these prices, it makes more sense to order them in pairs. They start around $70.00
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0mAh_4S1P_25C_
Here's a list of Nitro Engines. Show me one that combined with mods and a year's worth of fuel, is cheaper than a BL system(I say a year's worth, because that's about a season's worth of racing on a Battery, which after that will start to degrade and need replacement). Granted, you need ancillary equipment, but look how CHEAP I can make it happen. I also own products from the companies I posted links to, all work GREAT!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.ph...rh&filter_mfr=
Factor in the conversion kit, average $50-$80, and you're still ahead with the BL conversion. Add to that the money you'll save on Glow Plugs, Clutch Components, Exhaust Gaskets, or any other consumables associated with Nitro, and BL becomes even more appealing.
Bottom line is, if you want Maximum Performance, and Minimum Head Ache, go Brushless.
I didn't do anything really "Impressive" in this one, but it demonstrates a couple things. One, how smooth you can be with a BL car, and Two, how old nitro throttle blipping habits die hard.
Just listen, you can hear me rotating the truck with the throttle. The track was a little slick because it'd been practiced on allot without being blown off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_NcXEaLqGE