toyolien 4681 Posted October 1, 2020 I was about to start a build thread last night on my m07 but quickly came upon an issue. None of the 3 brushless motors I have tried will fit. The motor wire tabs foul on the chassis before the motor gets to the motor plate. A quick Google reveals that it's a known problem. Anyone had the same issue? And how did you solve it. 1) used a brushed motor. 2) cut the chassis. 3) find a brushless motor that will fit. I'm using a Hobbywing esc and was maybe thinking about getting a Tamiya 10.5t told motor and just soldering the motor wires direct. Any other thoughts greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 1, 2020 I used a Speed Passion motor in mine which has rear-mounted connections like the Tamiya motors, with integral bullets. Another solution is to fit a spacer plate between the motor and the motor mount, and use longer motor bolts. This will move the motor outwards a bit, and also enhance cooling. You could use Tamiya 54129, or aftermarket ones available in various thicknesses. Here is a Yeah Racing example: https://www.rcmart.com/yeah-racing-aluminum-540-motor-spacer-heatsink-1mm-x-3pcs-black-ya-0463bk-00065393 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosidge 624 Posted October 1, 2020 Personally I've always used brushed motors in the M-07, sealed can brushed motors are just the right amount of performance for these cars, and they are no bother to maintain (run em till they die and then bin them). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweatpants 101 Posted October 1, 2020 a little dremel work allowed me to fit my quicrun 21.5 into the car. wasn't too bad and I didn't feel like a compromised anything 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 1, 2020 There’s a motor spacer by Tamiya for M07, so that brushless motors will fit.. this is the TB05 which I believe will work https://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/product_view.asp?p_id=14074 I think there is 1 for M07.. let me dig a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted October 1, 2020 Thanks for all the replies. I did wonder about a motor spacer but the pinion is almost at the end of the motor shift already so not sure that would work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayRider 311 Posted October 1, 2020 10 hours ago, toyolien said: I was about to start a build thread last night on my m07 but quickly came upon an issue. None of the 3 brushless motors I have tried will fit. The motor wire tabs foul on the chassis before the motor gets to the motor plate. A quick Google reveals that it's a known problem. Anyone had the same issue? And how did you solve it. 1) used a brushed motor. 2) cut the chassis. 3) find a brushless motor that will fit. I'm using a Hobbywing esc and was maybe thinking about getting a Tamiya 10.5t told motor and just soldering the motor wires direct. Any other thoughts greatly appreciated. If you are using 10bl60 think you can go down to 8.5t. I have use a 10.5t (passion speed motor) and that is plenty,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted October 2, 2020 Having looked at this issue again, I think I'm just going to order a Tamiya TBLM-02s 15.5t motor to got with my Hobbywing Justock esc. I assume they'll both work together ok??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 2, 2020 You should be fine with that motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Raman36 said: You should be fine with that motor Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undertheradar 11 Posted October 2, 2020 I have one of these and flipped the gold thingys (don't know what they are called) to the other side. It's tight but works. https://www.hobbytown.com/reedy-sonic-540ft-competition-brushless-motor-fixed-timing-21.5t-asc297/p707277 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1656 Posted October 2, 2020 I did that when I ran that motor in my M06 last year for Tamiya Championship Series race. Really easy to unsolder them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juls1 1661 Posted October 3, 2020 The Tamiya 15.5T is a solid motor, I’ve always been happy with the performance, have them in several models and it fits all Tamiya cars. I’ve had the same issue in many Tamiya chassis with the top based tabs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites