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jsowens · 09-29-2010, 12:10 PM

At this point very few motors have been tried with the RS10 by the guys on this forum. Trying new motors and these mini motors you guys are finding is like playing russian roulette, in a way. On one hand you might find some decent motors, but on the other hand you might end up with something that sucks and you're just throwing your money away. If you guys wanna try the ones you're finding...by all means do, and post up on here if they do/don't work, but if it were me, I would toss in some banebots, pullers, or 540's and be done with it.

Big Pitt · 10-02-2010, 02:40 PM

By the way about the "tested" motors, I've contacted Promax about the Promax Cobalt Motors to ask them about the sipping cost to Europe for those motors and here is what I had for answer:

Hi,
This motor is designed for airplane and is not for crawling. It will melt down! We do NOT have any motor for crawler at all.

Regards,
Jarvis Yeh
Maxx Products

I intend to use them with 7.2V 4200mAh stick battery, so is there realy a problem??

jsowens · 10-02-2010, 08:42 PM

Not sure which of the promax cobalt motors you asked them about, but if it's the 400 size 13 turn versions, they're almost identical to what I have and mine have been going strong for a year now on a 7.4v nimh battery. It's true, they're not "designed" for a crawler...hell, most people wouldn't even consider running a puller motor like that on one. Another thing to keep in mind if you do get some, they do get hot...quite hot if you run them continuously. I give mine a break every 10-15 mins or so and let them cool down for a couple of minutes. I would imagine his reply is mostly a disclaimer to save his ass if someone buys a motor to use in a crawler, then wants it warrantied if the motors die.

Big Pitt · 10-15-2010, 03:56 AM

Here is the final word about Promaxx...

I contact them about there 400 sized Cobalt motor and here is there answer:

Hi,
The production stopped a couple of years ago due to lack of demand. We sold out our entire stock earlier this year and have no plan to carry it again.

Regards,
Jarvis Yeh
Maxx Products

So I think that the Promaxx Cobalt can be put out of the recomanded motors upgrade.

jsowens · 10-15-2010, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the heads up man, I took them off the list. That really sucks though...There would be demand for them now haha. If I had known they were stopping production on them, I would've snatched up several pairs of them when I had the chance.

Big Pitt · 10-15-2010, 03:50 PM

Still me and still about motors

I've finaly ordered some motors...

Those are 370 sized motors by LRP. They make 2 kind: HS (high speed) and HT (high.....torque

)
They are fully rebildable and not to expensive.
http://www.lrp.cc/en/products/electr...ified/details/

I just need to know how can I find the number of "T" a motor is, beacause they don't give that information

I can hopen the motor and then...??

I will let you know how they behave, but don't forget to tell me how to count the nbr of "T"

CPE MT · 10-15-2010, 04:54 PM

For those of you that may be attending the iHobby expo in Chicagp next week (10/21-10/24), there will be a few new offerings displayed at the Redcat booth...

Matt12 · 11-02-2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Pitt

Still me and still about motors

I've finaly ordered some motors...

Those are 370 sized motors by LRP. They make 2 kind: HS (high speed) and HT (high.....torque

)
They are fully rebildable and not to expensive.
http://www.lrp.cc/en/products/electr...ified/details/

I just need to know how can I find the number of "T" a motor is, beacause they don't give that information

I can hopen the motor and then...??

I will let you know how they behave, but don't forget to tell me how to count the nbr of "T"

As far as i can tell they dont give a Turn rateing or an rpm rating, but from what i have learnd about the turn ratings "High torque" would be a higher T rateing and the "High speed" would be a lower turn rating as far as knowing exactly, just contact the manufacturer

kpickels · 11-15-2010, 08:00 PM

This is what i've done to my tires. I took them apart and cut the foam like a 5 star. Then took some 12 guage cooper wire and wrapped my rims 5 in the rear 6 in the front. Reassembled my tires then took a razor blade and slit my tires treads. It's worked great for me till my servo went out. new 1 is on the way. i did all that in about 3 hours and it cost me no $. beats $30 for two tires.

MdgtRac · 11-15-2010, 08:43 PM

good write up

MdgtRac · 11-15-2010, 08:43 PM

did you come up with all of these?

jsowens · 11-15-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MdgtRac

did you come up with all of these?

A lot of them I did...some were borrowed and adapted from other rigs and some were suggested by other members, to whom I gave credit to. When I first bought my RS10, I was only 1 of maybe 4 people on the board who had one and to my knowledge I was the first one to do the wing removal and axle mounted shocks.

tom80 · 11-16-2010, 01:46 PM

I made a motor mount out of a 3/8 washer to go inside case.

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

kpickels · 11-16-2010, 07:39 PM

something else i have had good sucess with. I took a 7.2 volt stick pack and zip tied it to my front axel. I also left the battery that come with the truck in it's orginal place. i charge both then go play. I got the added weight in the front i wanted plus double the run time. lol this is what made my front servo go tho. the added weight on the front. Just wanted to let you know so you know ahead of time if your servo goes out you kinda know why. lol

nhwheelin · 11-19-2010, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsowens

A lot of them I did...some were borrowed and adapted from other rigs and some were suggested by other members, to whom I gave credit to. When I first bought my RS10, I was only 1 of maybe 4 people on the board who had one and to my knowledge I was the first one to do the wing removal and axle mounted shocks.

And he is still kickin around. Man good to see you here owen

jsowens · 11-19-2010, 07:50 AM

Haha thanks man...good to see you around too.

CubCadet Pulling · 11-22-2010, 04:01 PM

any body recomend bead lock or no bead lock?

tom80 · 11-22-2010, 04:50 PM

bead lock

jsowens · 11-22-2010, 08:18 PM

This probably isn't the best place to ask a question about beadlocks and expect answers...it would be easier to make a completely new topic. Anyway, I second the beadlocks. Especially if you find a good deal or splurge on some nice aluminum ones...they're so much more pleasant to work with than plastic beadlocks are.

whitejc4 · 11-24-2010, 03:33 PM

thanks for all the suggestions and tips...keep up the good work everyone.

11-15-2010, 08:00 PM	#109
kpickels Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: barnwell Posts: 35	tires !!!!!!!!!!!!! This is what i've done to my tires. I took them apart and cut the foam like a 5 star. Then took some 12 guage cooper wire and wrapped my rims 5 in the rear 6 in the front. Reassembled my tires then took a razor blade and slit my tires treads. It's worked great for me till my servo went out. new 1 is on the way. i did all that in about 3 hours and it cost me no $. beats $30 for two tires.

11-16-2010, 01:46 PM	#113
tom80 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Castro Valley Posts: 148	3/8 washer motor mount I made a motor mount out of a 3/8 washer to go inside case. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

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09-29-2010, 12:10 PM	#101
jsowens RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,882	At this point very few motors have been tried with the RS10 by the guys on this forum. Trying new motors and these mini motors you guys are finding is like playing russian roulette, in a way. On one hand you might find some decent motors, but on the other hand you might end up with something that sucks and you're just throwing your money away. If you guys wanna try the ones you're finding...by all means do, and post up on here if they do/don't work, but if it were me, I would toss in some banebots, pullers, or 540's and be done with it.

10-02-2010, 02:40 PM	#102
Big Pitt Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brussels/Belgium Posts: 196	By the way about the "tested" motors, I've contacted Promax about the Promax Cobalt Motors to ask them about the sipping cost to Europe for those motors and here is what I had for answer: Hi, This motor is designed for airplane and is not for crawling. It will melt down! We do NOT have any motor for crawler at all. Regards, Jarvis Yeh Maxx Products I intend to use them with 7.2V 4200mAh stick battery, so is there realy a problem??

10-02-2010, 08:42 PM	#103
jsowens RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,882	Not sure which of the promax cobalt motors you asked them about, but if it's the 400 size 13 turn versions, they're almost identical to what I have and mine have been going strong for a year now on a 7.4v nimh battery. It's true, they're not "designed" for a crawler...hell, most people wouldn't even consider running a puller motor like that on one. Another thing to keep in mind if you do get some, they do get hot...quite hot if you run them continuously. I give mine a break every 10-15 mins or so and let them cool down for a couple of minutes. I would imagine his reply is mostly a disclaimer to save his ass if someone buys a motor to use in a crawler, then wants it warrantied if the motors die.

10-15-2010, 03:56 AM	#104
Big Pitt Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brussels/Belgium Posts: 196	Here is the final word about Promaxx... I contact them about there 400 sized Cobalt motor and here is there answer: Hi, The production stopped a couple of years ago due to lack of demand. We sold out our entire stock earlier this year and have no plan to carry it again. Regards, Jarvis Yeh Maxx Products So I think that the Promaxx Cobalt can be put out of the recomanded motors upgrade.

10-15-2010, 08:08 AM	#105
jsowens RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,882	Thanks for the heads up man, I took them off the list. That really sucks though...There would be demand for them now haha. If I had known they were stopping production on them, I would've snatched up several pairs of them when I had the chance.

10-15-2010, 03:50 PM	#106
Big Pitt Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brussels/Belgium Posts: 196	Still me and still about motors I've finaly ordered some motors... Those are 370 sized motors by LRP. They make 2 kind: HS (high speed) and HT (high.....torque ) They are fully rebildable and not to expensive. http://www.lrp.cc/en/products/electr...ified/details/ I just need to know how can I find the number of "T" a motor is, beacause they don't give that information I can hopen the motor and then...?? I will let you know how they behave, but don't forget to tell me how to count the nbr of "T"

10-15-2010, 04:54 PM	#107
CPE MT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis Posts: 1,252	For those of you that may be attending the iHobby expo in Chicagp next week (10/21-10/24), there will be a few new offerings displayed at the Redcat booth...

11-15-2010, 08:43 PM	#110
MdgtRac Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hartford Posts: 32	good write up

11-15-2010, 08:43 PM	#111
MdgtRac Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hartford Posts: 32	did you come up with all of these?

11-16-2010, 07:39 PM	#114
kpickels Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: barnwell Posts: 35	something else i have had good sucess with. I took a 7.2 volt stick pack and zip tied it to my front axel. I also left the battery that come with the truck in it's orginal place. i charge both then go play. I got the added weight in the front i wanted plus double the run time. lol this is what made my front servo go tho. the added weight on the front. Just wanted to let you know so you know ahead of time if your servo goes out you kinda know why. lol

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11-19-2010, 07:50 AM	#116
jsowens RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,882	Haha thanks man...good to see you around too.

11-22-2010, 04:01 PM	#117
CubCadet Pulling Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: windsor Posts: 86	any body recomend bead lock or no bead lock?

11-22-2010, 04:50 PM	#118
tom80 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Castro Valley Posts: 148	bead lock

11-22-2010, 08:18 PM	#119
jsowens RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,882	This probably isn't the best place to ask a question about beadlocks and expect answers...it would be easier to make a completely new topic. Anyway, I second the beadlocks. Especially if you find a good deal or splurge on some nice aluminum ones...they're so much more pleasant to work with than plastic beadlocks are.

11-24-2010, 03:33 PM	#120
whitejc4 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spartanburg Posts: 30	thanks for all the suggestions and tips...keep up the good work everyone.

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