DeadMeat666 1675 Posted October 11, 2021 I have an M02, and unbeknowest to me, since the M02 is simply an M01 that runs backwards more or less, this means that pretty much anything past a silver can will have its timing reversed compared to the forward direction of the car, since the motor essentially runs backwards. I'd like to know what adjustable timing motors would be suitable for an M02. I currently have a sport-tuned in there that makes it run better backwards than forwards lol. I'd like a motor that is: 1. Pretty nice looking if possible 2. Not overly bonkers powerwise (it's just an M02 after all!) 3. Available online these days (no rocking horse poo or hen's teeth please ) 4. Not ridiculously priced 5. Brushed and most importantly: 6. Can have its timing turned backwards without having to mod it, or break off tabs or whatever Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 11, 2021 Any one of the generic Chinese 540 brushed motors with the removable endbell and (typically) green anodised brush heatsinks would do the trick. They come branded as anything from Reedy to Yeah Racing Etronix to Surpass to name but a few, and can be had with a plain black can too. Various turn counts are available. They look like this: (same motor, different labels) 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMeat666 1675 Posted October 12, 2021 Thanks for the tip @TurnipJF, it turns out I'd already ordered one of those and it's in the mail. Good to know I didn't waste money on it. That's assuming that this whole hobby isn't a giant waste of money of course . Honestly, I was hoping that I could stick to well-known name brand (Tamiya, Kyosho, Reedy, LRP, etc) since my M02 is somewhat special (to me anyway). Are there no affordable and available Tamiya motors that have adjustable timing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, DeadMeat666 said: Honestly, I was hoping that I could stick to well-known name brand (Tamiya, Kyosho, Reedy, LRP, etc) since my M02 is somewhat special (to me anyway). You can get them with Reedy branding too: https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/reedy-radon-2-19t-3-slot-3200kv-brushed-motor-as27427-61504 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMeat666 1675 Posted October 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, TurnipJF said: You can get them with Reedy branding too: https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/reedy-radon-2-19t-3-slot-3200kv-brushed-motor-as27427-61504 Totally not what I meant but thanks for the heads up! I guess Reedy isn't as up-market as I'd assumed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 1106 Posted October 12, 2021 This might do the job (LRP website says timing can be adjusted if I'm reading it right!) - £25 and UK stock. 17 Double: https://www.racing-cars.com/electrics/motors-brushes=brushed/lrp-v10-spec6-17-x-2-brushed-motor-lrp57176?returnurl=%2felectrics%2fmotors-brushes%3dbrushed%2f 19 Double: https://www.racing-cars.com/electrics/motors-brushes=brushed/lrp-v10-spec6-19-x-2-brushed-motor-lrp57196?returnurl=%2felectrics%2fmotors-brushes%3dbrushed%2f 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SupraChrgd82 1425 Posted October 12, 2021 I have a spare & unused Lightly Tuned Motor p/n 53983. Cover shipping, and it's yours. Lightly-Tuned Motor (28T) (tamiya.com) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMeat666 1675 Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, SupraChrgd82 said: I have a spare & unused Lightly Tuned Motor p/n 53983. Cover shipping, and it's yours. Lightly-Tuned Motor (28T) (tamiya.com) Tamiyabase lists this motor as "fixed timing" though. I'm looking for a motor that has variable timing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 12, 2021 4 hours ago, DeadMeat666 said: Totally not what I meant but thanks for the heads up! I guess Reedy isn't as up-market as I'd assumed. The LRP V10s suggested by @BuggyGuy would be a good shout then. Noticeably better quality than the generic ones I suggested earlier, with a sturdier end bell and an overall nicer feel, they wouldn't be out of place on a "special" car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadMeat666 1675 Posted October 12, 2021 3 hours ago, BuggyGuy said: This might do the job (LRP website says timing can be adjusted if I'm reading it right!) - £25 and UK stock. 17 Double: https://www.racing-cars.com/electrics/motors-brushes=brushed/lrp-v10-spec6-17-x-2-brushed-motor-lrp57176?returnurl=%2felectrics%2fmotors-brushes%3dbrushed%2f 19 Double: https://www.racing-cars.com/electrics/motors-brushes=brushed/lrp-v10-spec6-19-x-2-brushed-motor-lrp57196?returnurl=%2felectrics%2fmotors-brushes%3dbrushed%2f 7 minutes ago, TurnipJF said: The LRP V10s suggested by @BuggyGuy would be a good shout then. Noticeably better quality than the generic ones I suggested earlier, with a sturdier end bell and an overall nicer feel, they wouldn't be out of place on a "special" car. Perfect, just what I was looking for. LRP 19 turn double ordered. Now we wait... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Crashalot 235 Posted October 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, DeadMeat666 said: Perfect, just what I was looking for. LRP 19 turn double ordered. Good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Crashalot 235 Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 1:22 AM, DeadMeat666 said: Are there no affordable and available Tamiya motors that have adjustable timing? The words; affordable, available and Tamiya don't belong in the same sentence. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites