Neu 1515/2.5D or 1512/1.5Y, 2.5D... which motor?

[zeropointbug]

If only there were a 1500Kv. 1512 motor, that would be ideal for 7s2p. I sure don't want to have to grind down the fins...

Bruce,

I too had to MT or truggy dilemma. I know that there are a bunch of guys that went with a truggy and bash them, but I've found that the truggies that I've seen are geared more toward racing. I have the 8ight, and have friends with Mugens and other makes and they are built for racing. What I mean by this is that they don't have much ground clearance. Even when I put 40 series tires on my 8ight, it still doesn't have much ground clearance. It doesn't do well in taller grass and isn't much good for getting over rocks and logs and stuff.

When I'm just going out to meet friends for a bash session at a gravel pit or the spill way where things get really rough with lots of things to roll over, I find myself leaving the 8ight at home and taking the Monster GT.

So...I'd say that if you are going to do some racing and light bashing, go for the truggy. If you are only going to bash it, go for an MT.

The Monster GT was really EASY to do. The motor mount was just a piece of aluminum angle that bolts into the existing motor mount holes and I just had to lock the tranny into first gear. I did first rather than second for a couple of reasons. First, it was for my son and didn't want it too fast, and second first gear looked stronger. It's been easy to get it going over 35mph which has been plenty fast enough.

I literally did the conversion in a few hours. The MGTs can be had cheap too. $400 for the truck and then dump the radio and engine for $150. $250 for a brand new rolling chassis plus a bit for the forward only conversion.

I guess that maybe abrupt wasn't the right word to use. It's just that for me, the MM behaves better with the Feigao on the track. The MM allows me to apply a bit more finesse.

From what I've heard, grinding down the fins to some degree is a must. Perhaps you should consider a smooth can motor.

[zeropointbug]

Well, using Brain's speed calc, the 3D should throw the truck to equal top speed as my 7XL on 16/51 gearing, and the 7XL on 18/51. The 2Y having 1400Kv. is ~42mph geared 18/51.

So the question is if the 1512 finned can work with 16t pinion and 51T spur without grinding the fins down.

Actually, BrianG, the Kv. ratings for two of the Neu motors are mixed up, the 3D, and the 1.5Y. Letting you know. :dft009:

Only finned cans for me please. :017:

[BrianG]

Interesting info there. Must have taken a while to compile. :)

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EDIT:

Vehicle 	 Battery 	Motor 	 	Power 	Est Speed (MPH)
Revo 	 5s Lipo 	9xl 		6	40 (hot motor)
Revo 	 6s lipo 	9xl 		7	45 (very hot motor)
Revo 	 4s Lipo 	1515 2.5d		5	35
Revo 	 5s Lipo 	1515 2.5d		7	40
Revo 	 6s Lipo 	1515 2.5d		9	45+
Revo 	 4s Lipo 	1515 2.5d		5	40
Revo 	 5s Lipo 	1515 2.5d		7	45
Revo 	 6s Lipo 	1512 2.5d		N/A	
Emaxx 	 12 nimh 	titans 		1	25
Emaxx 	 14 nimh 	titans 		3	30
Emaxx 	 4s lipo 	9xl 		5	35
Emaxx 	 5s Lipo 	9xl 		6	40 (Hot motor)
Emaxx 	 6s Lipo 	9xl 		8	45 (very hot motor)
Emaxx 	 5s Lipo 	1940/7		9	50
Emaxx 	 12 cell 	9L 		4	35 (hot motor)
Emaxx 	 14 cell 	9L 		6	40 (very hot motor)
Emaxx 	 4s Lipo 	9L 		6	40 (very hot motor)
Emaxx 	 5s lipo 	9L 		7	45 (Demagnetized motor)
Matrix 	 5s Lipo 	1940/7		9	55+
Matrix 	 5s Lipo 	1515 2.5d		7	45
Matrix 	 5s lipo 	1512 2.5d		8	50+
Matrix 	 5s Lipo 	1930/10		8	50
Matrix 	 5s A123 	1930/10		7	45
Matrix 	 4s lipo 	1512 2.5d		7	45
Matrix 	 3s lipo 	1512 2.5d		4	35 (puffed enerland cell lipo)

[zeropointbug]

Great thanks Jhautz, really appreciate that! :027:

Although the server was down until now, I could not access the website...?

I am still torn between the 3D and the 2Y... I just don't want it to be stupid fast on 7s2p EDIT:(3D) , just crazy fast:027: , what do you think?

And you killed an Enerland cell! That's the first I've read of the kind.

[bdebde]

3s is pulling A LOT of amps with that motor

[zeropointbug]

I just emailed Mike to order a 1512/3D motor, hopefully it won't be long before it gets in? Unless anyone knows of another place to get these with good CS?

http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?productID=3859

Give 'em a call first.

Tony

[zeropointbug]

Well Mike replied back, he is going to order it right away. What is the lead time for the Neu motors?

Can't wait to get this rig up and humming with that little devil motor.

Jhautz, when are you going to try a 6s setup with your Quark? As for the caps, wire up at least 2 caps to the input leads, and make sure you have good cooling! :eek: :002:

ZPB- I have the Neu 1512 2.5d smooth can, and it runs 180* in my 8 lb 8ight. I have geared up until my quark got up to 150*.(on a hot day)- I am now at 15/44 and will go up a bit more in gearing. I started at 13/46 and the motor temps have been consistant throughout. I think its underloaded.

I run a 5cell lipo, and this motor screams. I can live with an even 180* (hard on the diff) because this buggy finally outperforms the hot nitros I race against. More acceleration, more top speed, 30 min run time. The only downside is the tall gearing, makes even the Quark seam a bit jumpy. But I'm good with the throttle so I like a lot of power. (I hate hearing 'its too much power - it wont hook up' BAH use yer throttle)

1200w might be a bit much for a buggy after all, Probably just right for a truggy - at 5cells anyway. (and no, I wont go back to 4cells, and you cant make me!) too bad the next step down is a 1509 at 1000w. (the lehner 1930 is 1150, if youve read that thread)

oh, and I had very good CS with flydma.com, but they dont have finned cans in stock and ordering is a two (2) week wait. they are the first disributor on the NEU web site list and show good specs on the motors (better then the NEU site if I remember)

It's good that Mike can get you one. I'd rather deal with him anyway.

I'm really hoping that going with these smaller motors is going to be the right thing to do. Just as a test, I put my 8L back into my buggy. I geared it 14/46 and ran it on a 4800mAh 4S Kokam pack with a MM esc. I took it out to the races tonight and spanked every Jato out there. My buggy didn't run that fast with the 7XL in it and the 6XL would have drawn too many amps.

[zeropointbug]

Originally Posted by AAngel

It's good that Mike can get you one. I'd rather deal with him anyway.

It's a joy, ain't it. ;)

What kind of buggy did you put the 8L into then? The 8L is capable of some serious power on 12cell(4s) indeed, remember the RC Car Action brushless revo?

I think I made the right choice as far as a motor, either the 3D, or it was the 1515/1.5Y (1500Kv)... but I wanted a nice light motor. My truck should weight in at roughly 9.8lbs now, with the added battery weight, as well as the lighter motor.