Gorilla Motor Mount issues
 

Need some opinions regarding the gorilla motor mount. I had this mount installed in the xbrace chassis for about a week and I have already bent both of the "lobes" used to attach the motor to the mount. The first was bent in a real nasty crash that I would have fully expected to bend it on, however the second bent on just a tumble. The motor is the hvmaxx and I ran it mounted in one position off from vertical.

Before ordering some more parts, do you guys think that the motor mount lobes will hold up to the hvmaxx's weight for bashing if I move the motor to the lowest possible position? Or should I save myself money/headache and just flip the differentials back and install the factory motor mount?

Thanks,

Steve

The stock is stronger for sure. I run a heavier motor than the hv and it holds. It may be weak form first bend.

I use the two lobes for one motor for the larger motors

Yeah, that should do the trick. But he hasn't got a straight one anymore.. :p

Or you could use a motor holder that connects your motor with his rear to the frame.

Mike - can you clarify on how you use two?

Steve

Sure. With the G-maxx motor mount, the actual part that the motor mounts to is screwed onto the center upright(the part that is attached to the chassis) with two small screws. Instead of using one, use two and a longer pair of screws. I will post a picture in a minute.

here is a picture

Obviously I'm not the brightest! So how has that held up for you? No issues with the heavier motors? thanks again,

Steve

This mod seriously strengthens the mount in this area. I bent a motor mount or so before going to this mod, but haven't had any trouble since doing it. The only caution I would put out there is to be careful with a motor with a 1/8" shaft. This mod could cause the pinion to be out near the end of the motor shaft(lots of leverage on the shaft), which could cause a bent or broken shaft. I have actually thought of making a custom motor mount piece to screw to the g-maxx upright, with a thicker than stock piece(yet, thinner than the double mount).

Would consider making one to mount a 22 series to it or would that be a bad idea?