Newbie to brushless 17.5t questions

[tonydevon]

hi. Apologies in advance lol.
I'm just returning to rc racing and the class runs stock 17.5t motors.
The last time I raced I was rebuilding and tuning 27t brushed motors.
I look online and see motors from 22 quid to over 100 quid.
Is there really a difference in performance or is it quality and partly brand name I'm paying for.

[tcboy1983]

most £60 and up are good

i have used and are good
team wave (aldershot track fav most ppl like it )
gm
speedpassion v4

othere have used and looked good
lrp x20
g-force

[SlowOne]

Zen Racing currently have the Hirosaka (made by Speed Passion) 17.5 on offer at £35.99. That's a Speed Passion motor for under 36 notes; you'll struggle to find a better price new.

I have the Hirosaka 13.5 and am very pleased with it. Runs strongly - doesn't fade badly at the end of a race - and has been easy to set up and run. HTH :)

[Xracer]

Oh I always thought that Masami Hirosaka was a Reedy driver and his range of motors also came from the same factory, glad I haven't repeated my thoughts anywhere else!!! :blush:

[SlowOne]

Hirosaka products are from Masami-san's father Masaaki-san. Masaaki Hirosaka also works part time for Kyosho.

Masami-san still works for Yokomo I believe.