is brushless worth it

[cpee]

i just got an emaxx and was woundering if brushless is the way to go or modified motors thanks for all answers chris

[kschauwe]

On the long run, Brushless will be cheaper than mod motors. No maintance (com cutting), and faster.

[pjerry]

plus brushless have INSTANT torque, while brushed needs to get moving. plus unlimited speed, and no maintenance.

[z-man280]

Honestly, if you need the extra speed, a brushless is the only way. Put two good packs in it first, and see what it does, it might be enough as-is...............................for now.

[cpee]

thanks to everybody gona try 3300 frist if not fast enough will go brushless thanks again cp

[pjerry]

np anytime

[nto2race]

Seeing as you guys seem to know whats doing re: modified v brushless. What should I throw into my TAB4 stealth to get good power to wheels but not bordering on the ridiculous?

[pjerry]

novak 4.5R / GTB brushless system. go on tower to find it

[Grizzbob]

novak 4.5R / GTB brushless system. go on tower to find it
Just one thing about that one, he did ask for something that was NOT bordering on the ridiculous, & the 4.5 motor is OUTRAGEOUSLY powerful(& the 3.5 even moreso). I wouldn't reccomend that one to any but the serious racers that can handle that kind of power(& honestly, not many can, no matter what they think). In this case, I'd lean more towards a 6.5 or 7.5, should be plenty strong but not ridiculously so.... :cool:

[bdebde]

Brushless is definetly worth it, just for the lack of maintenance alone. I got tired of having to keep several motors for each car and cleaning them all.

[badmojo13]

I think its worth it, but at this point would leave the novak and lrp systems alone. yes there great systems but I would go with a mamba max system, it has more to offer and its cheaper than those other systems, plus it is fully programable

[nto2race]

Just one thing about that one, he did ask for something that was NOT bordering on the ridiculous, & the 4.5 motor is OUTRAGEOUSLY powerful(& the 3.5 even moreso). I wouldn't reccomend that one to any but the serious racers that can handle that kind of power(& honestly, not many can, no matter what they think). In this case, I'd lean more towards a 6.5 or 7.5, should be plenty strong but not ridiculously so.... :cool:

Thanks guys, feedback excellent. Just a quick question for Grizzbob, Which engine do you run and in which class? :wave:

[Grizzbob]

Well, actually I don't mess much that putting that much power in my cars, though I do have a 6.5 motor with my Novak GTB, but I mainly got it because a friend gave me an excellent deal on it(& the GTB also works VERY well with brushed motors, even better on resistance than the GTX) & for the time being, I'm just using stock class motors. And a big part of the reason for that is that I'm getting ready for the Novak US Touring Car Champs in Milwaukee(Jan 3-7 at S & N's Trackside Hobbies), running in Rubber tire Stock, & at the same time, I'm getting comfortable with a new car(a Tamiya TA05), so I tend to just run what I'm gonna do at the big race for awhile, but later I'll start putting more power in it.... :cool:

[pjerry]

aww come on, the 4.5 isn't that bad (good), but once you got that new rotor, its amazing!

[Duster_360]

I just run brushless in my 18ths and its been an amazing difference. Stock motors - you use them til they're done and simply replace, so there's not a not of maintenance. But the increase in run time has made it worthwhile all on its own. Went from 10-12min to almost a full 30min. I have yet to replace a BL motor, so def worth it from 18th pov.

I've just started running an Emaxx with the idea to go the same route, but it'll be while yet, want some more experience/time with it then make a more informed decision.