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Originally posted by sherifx
Neuro - I have a few concerns about these motors... the stock winds, the torque, the current draw, the ability to move around in the rear,... how do you address these? (not you personally but in general  )
If you think that the stock fets can't handle it, I may have to PM you with a proposition  .
sherif
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Well, I tested the current draw on the Team Orion stock motor that I am running (mine has been reduced by 10 turns) and it pulls 0.64A, which isn't much more than a stage 2, and is considerably less than the hotter 130 motors are pulling. As for mounting, there are holes in the front of the motor to screw into. Holes could be drilled in the motor mount to securely fasten the motor in the front. The rear is held pretty tightly against the steering servo.
As for power, well, I can do axis spins (AWD donuts) in the kitchen with this setup. I won't know how it compares to NML stage 10 until I run somebody who has one.
Cost of the motor was $13.99 locally. I don't have specs on the motor, especially since I modded it myself. Suffice it to say that by sound, it's a little faster than a stock stage 2, but the torque output is in another league. Even my motor with Draconious's Neo magnets is weak compared to this one. Install was easy, just remove the rear mount. It will only fit in long wheelbase cars, however. (All but the RSX)
I found pinions at
www.hobbyetc.com, but I won't know if they actually work until tonight when they arrive, along with the 30000 RPM 180 motor that I also ordered.