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jnev · **Neu motors... can't decide which -** 07.03.2008, 02:25 AM

I know I'll be upgrading to a Neu motor soon, probably the Tekno version, and I am having a hard time deciding which one to buy. If I get the 1515/1y, I'll keep my current battery and buy another. If I get the 1515/2.5d, I'll keep my battery and buy a 6s pack and I can run both, or I can buy a 1515/3d, sell my 4s pack and buy 1 6s pack. I think the 3d on 6s will be the most efficient, and running with a 20t pinion, I will be at about 42mph which is perfect for bashing.

But the nice thing about the 1y, is that I'll have two batteries to run... and with the 2.5d, I can run any voltage from 4s to 6s with decent speed and power.

So what do you guys think I should do? I have a MMM coming from Mike, so I don't need to worry about an ESC, just can't decide what motor out of the three.

Thanks in advance guys!

- Josh

07.03.2008, 03:04 AM

since I have the 2.5d on 6s that is what I would say to go with, I wouldnt run the 2.5d with anything less than 5s, you would be disappointed with it on 4s, I get 30 min run times with my Revo using a 5000 6s pack mostly WOT, I never use my brakes...( I view it as a sign of defeat).......lol...I have thought of trying 8s with my set up but I feel I have enough power anymore and it would be wasted...my front end will come up a bit and the front tires ballooning after about 200ft of WOT during a speed run in short grass...and sometimes I get the bug of trying 10s with the 1515/2y but I dont think it will make that much difference...I guess just being able to say I have a 10s Revo.....

jnev · 03:39 AM

Well after plugging in many values and playing with BrianG's calculator for a long time, it seems that the 1515/2.5d will be the most versatile, in terms of voltage being able to run and gearing.

Now I have to decide whether to run 5s or 6s... I can gear up to run 5s, and reach about 40 - 42mph, or gear down on 6s and reach the same 40 - 42mph. Which do you guys think will be the most efficient or the worthwhile route to take? 5s of course is nice because the battery is a good $45 cheaper than a 6s pack, and I can keep my current 4s pack and still have speeds in the low to mid 30's without changing gearing... But the power with 6s will just be amazing...

TDC57 · 07.04.2008, 03:48 AM

Josh,
what are running these on?? your buggy (??) your Revo, what ?.

jnev · 07.04.2008, 01:01 PM

This will be going into my Revo... I sent you a PM about your 1515/1.5y by the way.

TDC57 · 07.04.2008, 04:16 PM

For your Revo... GO 6sssssssssssssssssss... All the way!... I run mine all day on 6s and it's a blast, I'll let you drive it next Sunday on 6s and 8s to see the difference..

By the way that 1515 1.5y s is perfect on 6s

07.04.2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TDC57

For your Revo... GO 6sssssssssssssssssss... All the way!... I run mine all day on 6s and it's a blast, I'll let you drive it next Sunday on 6s and 8s to see the difference..

By the way that 1515 1.5y s is perfect on 6s

did you notice much difference running on 8s and was that with your 3d

jnev · 04:35 PM

Definitely looking forward to trying your Revo out on 8s TDC.

Can't wait!

Well, I guess I don't need any more help now with choosing a Neu motor since I just purchased the 1515/1.5y from TDC... should be perfect on 6s.

Edit: I can actually still be at about 38 - 40mph even on a 5s lipo with the 1.5y.

I'll probably still go 6s anyway though.

07.04.2008, 04:45 PM

well its after the fact now, but i run the 1y in my revo and i love it, havnt tried 6s but it would benuts if i did, 4s is at a perfect 42mph, and temps of 130 and lower, even in 100 degrees, hope you like the 1.5y