Stock/Economy Motors Vs Modified Motors

[greektony]

Is it worth paying double money for a modified motor over a stock motor in the 15 - 17 turn range? is there that much of a performance difference between the 2?

Also, slightly off topic, is there a problem using a 13 or 14 turn motor with a esc with a recommended limit of 15 turns. What happens if a motor is used outside of the esc limits?

Thanks guys, any info is greatly appreciated!!!!

[TWO STAR]

you can buy modified motors for about the price of a stock motor,anywhere from the $29-$59 range (CAD).15-17 turn range motors have more speed than a stock motor & have good torque.if you use a hotter motor than your ESC s limits,your ESC can suffer damage,or will just shut-down.if your ESC has a certain rating...lets say 15 turn limit,then i would recomend a 16 turn or 17 turn motor...you could use a 15 turn but the speed controll will be at its borderline & may get hot.

[greektony]

Does anyone have any ideas on what make of modified motor is good between 15-17 turns and around £25 - £30???? LRP? M-troniks? Team Orion???????

I burnt my stock motor out today so need a replacement as soon as possible so any help would be great!!!!!

Thanks again

[Oblivion]

The Trinity Speed Gem 2 series motors are excellent, and all have features dual ball-bearings and adjustable timing (better ask someone else about adj. timing, as I'm pretty new to the hobby.) Anyhow, they have a 17-turn Sapphire motor in the range, and probably a 15 or 16 turn one as well. They offer excellent performance at around £20-30.

You can find out more about them at www.teamtrinity.com

Hope this helped!

Oblivion

[WillyChang]

You sure Speed Gems have bearings?

Have this purple thing here with bushings... [8)]

[raemin]

Team orion motors are always of excellent quality.

Trinity quality control is not perfect but their engines are usually very nice.

I do not recomend LRP as the power declines sharply after a few packs.

I've also heard that the towerhobby speed secret engine offers excellent value given its low price ($25 ???)

[greektony]

thanks for the responses guys.....one last question though, could anyone please give me an web addresses of stores where i can but this stuff from. Preferably a UK site, or one which will ship to the UK. Thanks guys

[Oblivion]

www.towerhobbies.com do most motors, and for a good price. Shipping to the UK is not too expensive, it takes about 4-6 weeks unfortunately. I cannot find Speed Gem 2's anywhere else in the UK so this is a US site. Hope this helps.

By the way, WillyChang, Speed Gem 2's definitely have dual bearings, I checked.

[WillyChang]

Darned, whats with this ribena berry Trinity here.

(label is half missing, thus the uncertainty)

Does the Speed Gems "1" have bushings or bearings?? [:I]

[Oblivion]

I've looked at the Trinity site, and it does not even mention original Speed Gems, unfortunately. I would guess that they have bushings, but I can't be sure. Sorry!

Oblivion

[aconsola(2)]

all the speed gems have bearings, I have had several of the originals and the SG2, all are great value, last long and perform well.

-Anthony