(HH) Tech Questions and Customer support thread

[HyperMark]

Thanks for the info.

[TNT1]

Hello John, i've never had an high turn brushed motor and i'm wondering what kind of life expectancy something like a 27t - 35t would have in a trail truck like my scx10.I'm also thinking would it be enough torque because the truck is heavier than stock with a lot of steel and aluminum parts.Would i be better off with a brushless?I prefer a 2c lipo set up because that's what i have in my other stuff.I also like the idea of a custom motor - i don't really need it but i could buy one just because it's cool.

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Originally Posted by HyperMark

Thanks for the info.

That's a great motor you have there!! Enjoy it!!

Originally Posted by TNT1

Hello John, i've never had an high turn brushed motor and i'm wondering what kind of life expectancy something like a 27t - 35t would have in a trail truck like my scx10.I'm also thinking would it be enough torque because the truck is heavier than stock with a lot of steel and aluminum parts.Would i be better off with a brushless?I prefer a 2c lipo set up because that's what i have in my other stuff.I also like the idea of a custom motor - i don't really need it but i could buy one just because it's cool.

I will let John speak for his products, but I can say that I cannot imagine his motors not having enough torque for what you need. I have a 35T TorqueMaster Pro in my Honcho and even with 2.2 Pit Bulls full of water and mud (each weighing several pounds when full), it plows through whatever I throw at it.

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[JohnRobHolmes]

Yes, torque isn't an issue. Longevity is, and it really depends on how you drive. If you are slow and articulate when you drive, brushed is a good choice. If you hammer down and rock bounce, brushless would last much longer.

[TNT1]

Yeah, i'm more of a hammer down, let 'er rip, MORE POWER! kind of guy.As Austin Powers would put it: Brushless is my bag baby!Yeah!

[JohnRobHolmes]

Get a 13.5 or 17.5 bl motor then.

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Sir Holmes,

Wraith is going to be here tomorrow and already have a BR-XL on the way from AMain - waterproof of course. Thought about brushless but I like the simplicity and torque of brushed.

What would you recommend for a Wraith that I am going to use for 80% trail/woods/water and 20% crawling? TrailMaster? CrawlMaster?

Likely going to be running 2S & 3S Gens Ace LiPos and haven't planned on changing the gearing from stock unless I need to for the motor.

I'm a slow and easy/technical driver with the occasional bash session. I take it pretty easy on my trucks.

Let me know your thoughts and thanks in advance!

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[JohnRobHolmes]

27t TrailMaster or TorqueMaster, geared 87/16 with 3s lipo. You can push the gearing a bit higher for some wheelspeed, the brushes will just wear faster.

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

27t TrailMaster or TorqueMaster, geared 87/16 with 3s lipo. You can push the gearing a bit higher for some wheelspeed, the brushes will just wear faster.

How high could I go on the gearing before I risk overheating the motor? Just out of curiosity?

Looks like the 27t TrailMasters are out of stock. Any idea when you might have some more?

Thanks for your help as always, John!

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[JohnRobHolmes]

I have parts, I'll update the site.

Gearing depends on your terrain and throttle finger. I recommend 87/16 because it is generally safe.

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I have parts, I'll update the site.

Gearing depends on your terrain and throttle finger. I recommend 87/16 because it is generally safe.

Thanks much!

Given how much water, dirt and sand we go through, I'll likely go with the TrailMaster and see how I like it.

Again, thanks for your help!

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[JohnRobHolmes]

Just updated the site and changed the specs of the motor a bit. Not happy with the china can quality, so we have switched back to all Japanese parts. I'll leave the cheaper parts for the $30 motors.

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Just updated the site and changed the specs of the motor a bit. Not happy with the china can quality, so we have switched back to all Japanese parts. I'll leave the cheaper parts for the $30 motors.

Ordered! Thanks again for your help! Also, just FYI, the shipping address will be different than what is on my PayPal payment. I put a couple notes in there as I'm sure it's hard to keep up with all the orders you guys get.

Oh, and I asked for the motor leads to be installed. Hopefully the fingernails you ripped off the last guy have grown back so he's scared not to mess up again.

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[Watchdog]

Hi John, I'm preparing an order for motors/esc's & a few other items for an XR10 & wanted to check if you will have any more of the Rx bypass adapters available anytime soon? Just wanted to put one in on the order but it shows out of stock on them.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I don't have them on order right now, it will be a few weeks before I do. thanks for the reminder about them!

[johnnyh66]

Hi John, I was curious what the turn around time is on waterproofing my Pro4/MMP?
It's only been 2 weeks so I'm not complaining... just wondering if I should start our winter series with another combo or if I will get mine back in time.

Thanks!

[JohnRobHolmes]

We should be able to process it through within the next 48 hours. Its on the bench now. I am doing a multiple coat conformal process and we have to wait 24 hours between the layers.

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John,

What size bearings are used in your TrailMaster and TorqueMaster motors? I want to be sure I have some spares on hand.

Thanks much!

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[JohnRobHolmes]

Standard 540, 1/8 x 3/8 x 5/32 I do believe

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Standard 540, 1/8 x 3/8 x 5/32 I do believe

Thanks much. Sorry if that was a newb question. Wasn't my first and certainly won't be my last.

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