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Futura
10-02-2002, 09:40 AM
Can anybody tell me what the description of 'stock motor' is..?

Many Thanks:confused:
CalmCyclone
10-02-2002, 09:57 AM
A stock motor is a 27-turn single-wind motor with 24° timing (non-adjustable).


CalmCyclone
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Futura
10-02-2002, 10:49 AM
so its like the standard motor that comes with kits.?
CalmCyclone
10-02-2002, 11:07 AM
It depends on the kit.

My Evader came with a 20-turn single-wind Photon Speed motor, while my XXX-T Matt Francis Edition didn't come with a motor.

Most of the motors that come with RTR packages suck. You need to get something like a Green Machine 3, P2k2 Pro, or something similar to get a real stock motor.


CalmCyclone
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Futura
10-02-2002, 11:15 AM
I have a tamiya mad bull and want to make it kick the ass of my buddys mad bull, so i was thinking of s new motor and esc.

shall i get a stock motor ? I want it pretty quick but also powerfull to get up hills n stuff.

Thanks for your help and patience,
CalmCyclone
10-02-2002, 11:57 AM
Sure, a new motor and ESC would improve the speed of the Mad Bull.

A Trinity Green Machine 3 has high RPMs (speed).
A Trinity P2k has high torque (acceleration).
A Trinity P2k2 has a good mix of RPM and torque.

All 3 motors are $24.99 at Tower Hobbies.

Then you can get an entry-level ESC for around $50. Something like the LRP IPC Sport (on Tower's site, it's listed as Associated IPC Sport) at $49.99 would be a good one.


CalmCyclone
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Albertt
10-02-2002, 12:21 PM
I would recommend that you go with a mild modified (19-17 turn). Companies like Reedy, Team Orion and Trinity have machine-wound modified motors for less than $35. If you entering stock racing at a track, then the P2k will do.
CalmCyclone
10-02-2002, 12:37 PM
Don't go down too far though ... the gearbox might not be able to handle the horsepower.

Another possibility is the Trinity Spec Rebuildable Motor, a 21-turn single-wind motor. More power and speed (insert Tim Allen grunts here) than a stock motor at a good price ($27.99). Or you could try a Trinity Chameleon 2 19-turn single-wind motor for $31.99 if you wanted more speed.


CalmCyclone
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Nitro Newbie
10-02-2002, 05:04 PM
i heard stock was 20 turn and up
sosidge
10-02-2002, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by Nitro Newbie
i heard stock was 20 turn and up

well you heard wrong
CalmCyclone
10-02-2002, 05:13 PM
Nope ... stock is 27-turn single-wind.


CalmCyclone
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