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New for all you 1/8th buggy and truggy drivers is the Dynamic 8 Brushless Motor from LRP. The Dynamic 8 is a big 4 pole motor that is sensored for greater precision off the starting line. Some of its highlights include- * Housing machined from 7075-T6 aluminum * Highly efficient design * 4 pole magnet and 12 slots for more torque * Balanced rotor * [...]
Hey, in case you didn’t get the memo, the Traxxas X-Maxx is a big deal now days, not only in size but in the way it has taken off with the bash crowd. The X-Maxx pretty much rocks out of the box, with one exception, a watered down power system. While the stock brushless system has decent power, it is [...]
The folks over at Speedzone have recently announced their Elite Series Brushless Motors. These were designed to be high level competition motors without a high price point. Winds range from 25.5 down to 3.5 and all the motors have been bench tested to ensure quality. * Dual high rpm bearings * Adjustable timing * Super flow solder tabs * Rebuildable * Lightweight design * Sintered [...]
Shave weight on your race rig with the new Magnesium Case Brushless Motors from Team Orion. While most motor cans are made from aluminum, Orion has a new series that use magnesium instead, which is 33% lighter. The Vortex VST2 Pro Magnesium series will be available in a 540 size for 1/10th scale and a 690 for 8th scalers. * Lightweight [...]
When it comes to insane power, Castle Creations is the name that pops into most people’s heads. Their latest over-the-top power system is the Mamba XL X Combo which combines the ridiculous wattage of their 2028 800kV brushless motor with their new X series 1/5th scale ESC. We recently received a unit for review and decided to snap a bunch [...]
Who is Maclan Racing? They are a brand new brushless company looking to earn you business. We are very stoked to be the first media outlet to unbox their very first production brushless systems. Maclan is distributed by Hobby Authority Distribution out of Washington State and we are working on reviews for their Diamondback ESC & MX Motor Combos as [...]
Just announced is a special 30 Day Sales Event by Castle Creations. Now you can get your favorite Castle products at a significant savings, and do so at participating local hobby shops. If you don’t have a local hobby shop, you can still enjoy the savings on Castle’s website. This sale covers nearly every product in the Castle line-up (both surface [...]
The latest line of brushless motors from Fantom Racing are called FR-1 Pros. These were designed here in the states to provide racers with strong power while meeting ROAR, IFMAR, and EFRA specifications. Pre-orders are now being taken for the FR-1 Pro series motors and they are available in turns ranging from 2.5 to 25.5. * Premium grade neodymium magnets * Premium [...]
Go faster than the rules allow with the new Fleta ZX Sting brushless motors from Muchmore Racing. You see, the Sting series motors come with balanced NdFeB Neodymium magnets along with short stack stators to give them 30% more power than “legal” stock class motors. Grade 5 bearings keep the rotor spinning freely, while a Flow-Max II body design helps [...]
If you are looking for the latest in sensored motor technology Fantom Racing has just announced their new Short Stack IONv5 brushless motors. These short stack motors yield more rpm, have lower coil resistance, and produce more wattage than comparable motors. Available in either 17.5 or 13.5 winds, these start shipping next week. They are also available with a number [...]
Axial has released the motor from the Yeti to everyone out in rc land. This is a long can 3150kV brushless unit that has loads of torque and is suitable for sustained running on 3S LiPo. The 3150 was designed to propel vehicles like the Yeti and Exo to crazy speeds and should work well in other 10th scale applications [...]
The latest name to jump in the brushless motor game is Scorpion Power Systems. They have just announced their new line-up of RS-3420 Series 540 sized brushless motors for 1/12 and 1/10 scale vehicles. The line-up is available in a wide variety of winds ranging from 4.5 turn (7170Kv) to 21.5 turns (1470Kv). Some of their features include- * Built in [...]
Our friends over at Speed Passion are teasing their latest and greatest V4.0 Brushless Motors. The 4.0s will come in a variety of winds and feature a new can with large cooling vents. Also new on the 4.0s are new endbells and bullet connectors. More information like part numbers and pricing will be coming soon, until then you can hit [...]
Novak has a new motor and speed controller combo for all you 4wd SCT drivers. The 4PHD is a heavy duty 4-pole brushless motor designed for the rigors of 4wd SCT racing and bashing. Its 4 pole design means it can accelerate harder and handle heavier loads, and it uses rubber gaskets to keep dirt/dust/mud out of the inside of [...]
New from LRP is the Dynamic 8 1600kv Brushless Motor. It’s a high torque, hi efficiency 1/8 scale motor using a 4-pole magnet, and a multi-slot winding to help keep the heat down. Seems like more and more vehicles are using 1/8 scale systems, and the bigger they get, the more torque they need. A 1600kv should give ya plenty [...]
