Quick question - Motor choice.....

Nige55 · #1 09-04-2009

I would really appreciate anyone's suggestions for this - I'm about to order a new brushless motor for the season coming up, and I'm not sure of which rating to go for.
From the stores that I would order from, it's down to an LRP X12 4.5, or Orion Vortex 2008 6.5 or 4.5 (No where seems to have the 5.5, which may have been ideal.
I race an original BJ4 with lipos and NimH outdoors on a faily small and tight track (on loose dirt with few carpet sections).
Do you think a 4.5 would be overkill ? Would the 6.5 suffice ? Wich would be better for a tight low grip very technical track ?
Any comments appreciated.
Cheers,
-Nige.

millzy · #2 09-04-2009

4.5 is over kill a 5.5 and lipo will be more than enough

Nige55 · #3 09-04-2009

yeah, that's what I was thinking, allthough the options I have are 6.5 or 4.5, hhhmm....Cheers for the v.quick reply millzy !

millzy · #4 09-04-2009

I’m sure many shops have a 5.5 I’m 99% sure all manufactures do a 5.5

Currently I’m running a 7.5 in my 2wd on lipo and its quick enough
For my 4wd the plan is a 6.5

Most on oople will tell you a 4.5 is not the way to go

Nige55 · #5 09-04-2009

great, cheers millzy ! I think from you're info the 6.5 would be the best choice of the options. Appreciate the feedback !

millzy · #6 09-04-2009

i have to point out ive not ran the two makes you have listed

the LRP is the popular choice of the x factroy team drives - im sure they can tell you about the x12

Bungleaio · #7 09-04-2009

The x12's that I've seen are ballistic, the 6.5 should be more than enough in your 4wd.

super__dan · #8 09-04-2009

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Originally Posted by Nige55

I I race ...........on a faily small and tight track (on loose dirt with few carpet sections).

Seriously, a 6.5 will be plenty!

Quote:

Originally Posted by millzy

the LRP is the popular choice of the x factroy team drives - im sure they can tell you about the x12

The discerning X Factory driver prefers the Novaks though

millzy · #9 09-04-2009

Sorry Dan forgot you where the "Best" insted of "Better" backed lol

you got the new motors? Old man tells me there good, but im happy with the new Tekin Redlines