Infintie/OKHobby ESCs and motors.

[Nixpus]

Any update on the 4-pole motors?

Im curious (as you've already seen and commented on) if they could power a Savage X/XL conversion without loads of heavy after market parts and 40 serie wheels. The 4-polers (4363) almost have the same dimensions as the old Hobbywing 4465 motor... and that guy have no problem powering a Savage conversion.

[scarletboa]

Originally Posted by Nixpus

Any update on the 4-pole motors?

Im curious (as you've already seen and commented on) if they could power a Savage X/XL conversion without loads of heavy after market parts and 40 serie wheels. The 4-polers (4363) almost have the same dimensions as the old Hobbywing 4465 motor... and that guy have no problem powering a Savage conversion.

i don't think the motor would have enough size. the hobbywing motor has a smooth can and the infinity motor only has a 40mm can with 3mm fins, which means a smaller rotor. it might work if you gear for less than 40mph, but i would just get a cc2200kv motor. mine runs very cool in my extended savage flux.

[Nixpus]

Forgot about the fins... still lets have some info from a test drive soon ;)

[Bondonutz]

Jason, leave the wires alone. It's not worth the hassle to shorten them, serious PITA to clean the wires. No solvent touches that varnish shiz, needs to be burned then scraped clean.

[simplechamp]

I got the motor installed in my buggy tonight, so weather-permitting I'll get to drive it tomorrow and get some feedback on how it performs.

[ZippyBasher]

Please do, I am interested for my Brother in-law. He is on a budget and I want him to get his Ofna comp. up and going.

[simplechamp]

Originally Posted by ZippyBasher

Please do, I am interested for my Brother in-law. He is on a budget and I want him to get his Ofna comp. up and going.

Unfortunately it looks like we're going to get rain today, it's not raining right now, but by the time I could run later this evening it probably will be. Anyway, I'll still get some feedback for you ASAP.

[scarletboa]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

Unfortunately it looks like we're going to get rain today, it's not raining right now, but by the time I could run later this evening it probably will be. Anyway, I'll still get some feedback for you ASAP.

did you ever get a chance to run the motor? i am really thinking about getting one for my CEN matrix. i'm also looking at the 160a esc they have. has anyone gotten a chance to use one of their escs?

[Chadworkz]

Haha, speaking of old Ofna buggies...

A friend of mine is trading me his all stock, all original, 1st Generation Ofna Ultra GT LX 1/8 Buggy for a TQ3 Tx & Rx of mine, and I can't decide what I want to do with it once I get it. It is basically still brand-new, having only been broken in (and I did that for him, on grass, so no scratches on the chassis) and then put on a shelf in his closet. He just got into nitro on-road right after buying it and never touched it again.

I don't know if I should put it up and keep it as an original, untouched buggy, or just go nuts with it and install a brushless system that is just way, way overkill...just for the fun of it!

Edit: I think it is an Ultra GT LX, not an Ultra LX...it's like Ofna's very first 1/8 nitro buggy, or damn close to the first!

[Bondonutz]

I found it funny that on the same page as the 100+amp speed-o's that they had 3.5mm bullets and nothing bigger. WF?
Buying some chinese stuff it worth saving a few bucks on but when it comes to 100+amp Speed-o's, spend more $$ for something that'll last and have customer service at least.

[proVzone]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

I found it funny that on the same page as the 100+amp speed-o's that they had 3.5mm bullets and nothing bigger. WF?
Buying some chinese stuff it worth saving a few bucks on but when it comes to 100+amp Speed-o's, spend more $$ for something that'll last and have customer service at least.

OK Hobby has online support and excellent customer service ...I got my stuff within 6-7 days to Australia and the girls helped out every step of the way ...dont go guessing and generalising ...these guys are really good !!!

[stampy]

has any one heard any thing about the 1/8th scale esc's?! That price looks nice especially being unemployed.

[simplechamp]

I have been really slacking, still haven't run my buggy with the OK Hobby motor. I promise I will have a report in the next few days. Just super busy with a new job and most of my RC time has been going towards working on my CRT .5

[Nixpus]

Be happy that someone is supporting the lower cost/quality brands... that way CC, Neu, whatever have to stay sharp ;)

Looking forward to your report Champ!

Also looking for a cheap "ok quality" 4 pole motor which can power a Savage XL without running hot... I fear I'll have to look for quite some time.

[killajb]

http://lightflightrc.com/ Arc 36-75-1 gets my vote. I have one in my Muggy and have thrashed it pretty good in the last week. I think it would power your Savage XL just nicely.