Nice GST, im still in shock NO ONE has come up with a conversion for that truck, if you ask me it looks like a better set up than the flux with twin packs sticking out of the sides....

Extra discount this weekend

http://www.castlecreations.com/promo...10/bf2010.html

DAM, I'm broke too. Shiz.
What a bargin to say the least.

Thats bonkers pricing - Too bad I ordered at nuts pricing...

I did the same thing...although I may have to buy a friend a new motor. For $ 48- for a 1512 WOW:surprised:

Castle said those 1518, 1520 and 1717 motors were limited, as if they only had 200 pieces each left. Now, about 2 months later they still have these for sale?

Damn, I just realised I still get €20 from them because I shipped some (bad) 1717 motors to them lol

The Cen truck is so big that the 1717 looks like it belongs w/out looking too big

the 1717 looks like it belongs w/out looking too big in that truck

I don't even really need motors and I'm going to buy two. Too bad I have to wait until tomorrow to order and get the discount.

ben

Since Castle was having such a great deal.
I got me a new motor on way.
Now back to building project.

Now I'm a big kid in the candy store with my wallot:lol:

Castle is making it difficult to not spend more money for sure

Placed an order today for one (yes, it was tough to only order one) 1518 for my upcoming hyper 7 build :-)

Never could have justified this purchase at market value...
Castle ROCKS!

order# 2142-2616-1484
Ordered on sept 24.

Already replied on this thread before. 2 months and still no 1520. Seriously?

Call castle and ask for Thomas in tech. support

Decisions, decisions, decisions.
 

HELP... OK so I have been watching this thread/sale since it started, but have been a little bit werry about making a purchase. From what I have read the 1717 is my target, but I am still not sure. I have several SuperMaxx style trucks setup in various different ways. I am kind of interested in getting another motor that will eventually end up in a high speed test project. I just want a motor that will hold up well to high speed runs pushing a truck that weighs about 15lbs - 18lbs. I still have no real idea what batteries will end up on this project, but it could be anything from 14-30volts depending on what ESC's end up being tested in the setup. So what motor would be a good choice for my plans that will give me some versatility? OH and hopefully whatever you suggest is still available???

Jerry if it was me I would go ahead and get a 1717 ,and a 1520 .Three pounds is a lot! I have the 1717 in my lst xxl and have the 1520 in both of my boys muggys. None of them break a sweat!!!

1717 it is.
 

I think I will go ahead and get one of the 1717's then. I have a 1520, a 1521, and now I have a 1527 as well. I want to have plenty of options with this project in trying to reach my goal of going well over 100mph when the time comes. That way if one fails for whatever reason I can just switch out the motor/ESC combination and keep right on trucking. Weight is not really that much of a big deal for me. I still believe that having a reasonable amount of weight is required to keep things stable and on the ground. I have seen way too many people trying to go light on a high speed project and watch it fly away completely obliterating their projects. Watching how they do things at the Boniville salt flats tells me that you have to find a happy medium in weight in order to reach ones goal and still have a vehicle left at the end. anyway thanks for the advice. Now to see if there are any 1717's left and how much are they?

I see what you mean.
 

Now I see what you mean. I went into the CC store and loaded up the cart with a 1717 motor and saw the final checkout price with shipping for like $62 and just had to add a second motor. At that price I just could not pass it up. This way I have a backup of two 1717 motors for $100. Great deal for my hard earned money. Now that we are heading for Prague New Year I will have to get my hands on a few MGM ESC's to use in this porject. I still have not made up my mind about the batteries yet though. I figure after Xmas prices will fall even more and give us a chance to make some really really good deals on LiPos. Thanks again for the advice. There will be a thread about this project next year some time once I get everything I need in hand. Have a great Xmas and New Year guys.

Guys I love Castle as much as the next guy but this just isn't right IMO. I honestly don't have time to call during business hours due to college and finals are coming up. I just want this taken care of. I was mislead into believing I'd be getting a 1520 gratis, which I thought was an excellent way to deal with the order mix up. I wouldn't have minded just paying for the motor anyways, they're dirt cheap. But I was told something and now Mr. Chase is giving me the run around saying he was only talking about a MMM I'd sent in.

Is the sale over?
Anyone got the motors from this sale?

I got mine, the sale is still going on.

Took 20 days to arrive here ( Quebec, Canada)
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...c/IMG_1087.jpg

I love it.
 

Is the sale over?
Anyone got the motors from this sale?

No the sale is still going on. I just ordered mine a few days ago.


So thats the Neu 1717 sitting on the Pepsi can? WOW that is one very big motor. I have two coming my way now for $100. I love it. That thing should not have any problems pushing my SuperMaxx high speed project around. 17-18 lbs over 100 mph. Very cool looking motor for a 1/8th scale R/C toy. I will be using a center diff drivetrain with an Hot Bodies hardened diff unit. This is getting interesting. I still think I will try to match up with a Plettenberg Bolido motor for a comparison, since I will soon be living in central Europe(Prague). Getting my hands on the MGM ESC's and plettenberg motors will be easy. I look forward to posting up some results next year.

Daniel,

Shoot me an e-mail, thomas @ castlecreations . com with the details on what is going on and I'll help you get it sorted out. Is this in regards to order #2142-2616-1484? I'll have to check in the morning and see what is on the order. Please shoot me that e-mail and I'll be sure to get it sorted out ASAP. Sorry for the mix-up and delays.

Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

The sale page has been taken down temporarily. We received over 400 orders over the holiday and the sales department was worried we may have run out of stock on some of the motors. They did not want anymore orders coming in that we could not fulfill, there is a chance we will not be able to fulfill some of the orders that are currently pending.

As soon as they are able to get through all of the orders and get a good count on our current inventory, the page will be back up, possible with some items removed due to no stock. So orders that were placed later in the sale may not be fulfilled due to lack of stock. We will not know until Dena and Christy are able to get through all of the orders. They are hoping to finish up sometime on Wednesday or Thursday. If your order is not capable of being fulfilled due to lack of inventory, the sales department will contact you as soon as possible.

Thank you for you patience and understanding.

Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

This 1717 seems to be ideal for my Flux to 5b conversion.

http://s6.mojalbum.com/01-flux-5b-fo...5_18331552.jpg

Dejan

Very nice conversion.
 

Is that a 4X4 or just two wheel drive? Nice looking vehicle.

So thomas what happens to those of us who have orders in that get canseled? Are we offered an alternative option or just dropped all together? Man that will suck. I have two 1717's ordered.

Hi.

It is normal Flux with 4wd, just extended to 560mm wheelbase so the baja5b body fits perfectly.

Dejan

Unfortunately there is no alternative option to those motors. The orders will simply be canceled, no charges will be applied; we will not cancel the entire order, we will just drop the items that are out of stock and the rest of the order will be processed normally. This sale has always been "while supplies last"; we had already removed some product before the Black Friday sale. The sales ladies will process the new orders in the order they were placed. We have less than 50 of some of the 1/8th car motors, and I expect we received more than 50 orders for some of them over the weekend. Wish I had a better answer. :(

Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

dam...

i have 2 1512's and a 1520 ordered... along with a mmp and a pair of field links...

Yep that's the correct order#. I called but you guys are on break so I just sent an email instead. Thanks :intello:

One last thing
 

One last thing Thomas. Will we be notified of the cancellation, or will we just have to wait and see if our credit cards are charged?

....

Thanks thomas.
 

Thank you Thomas for your info and assistance here on RCM with this issue. I just received a CC notice that my order was shipped. I guess I must have gotten in under the wire on this one. I placed my order like a week ago. I look forward to receiving my two 1717 motors. Play time will have to wait until we get to our next post in Prague, Czech Republic since most of my R/C gear is already packed up for the move. Great sale CC and great customer service as usual. Great company period. Keep up the good work guys.

Respectfully, Jerry Hill Seoul, Korea.

Man hopefully, my order will come thru i placed it around 3PM friday!! ordered one 1717 and one 1518 Fingers crossed!!!

CASTLE DONT LET ME DOWN!!! :)

I ordered Friday morning and received a shipment notification yesterday afternoon.. I'm a little bummed I didn't order anther 1717 but I have a handful of 1518s coming, nothing like inexpensive replacements, no warranty but at that price you can't go wrong.

Well, fingers crossed here that the sale page will be back up soon, Friday is payday and I'd love to be able to pick up a few more motors to go with the 1518 that I got shipping info on yesterday (ordered Friday AM).

Ditto,
My Neu 1512 blew the front bearing and the rotor rubbed inside, Neu wanted 60.00 to repair. I'd like to just pick up a Castle 1512 1800 instead ???????

I didn't receive any shipment info so far, HOPEFULLY i can expect something today!