R1Pro -vs- R1 -vs- Mamba Max

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Hey, guys. So I'm trying to decide on an alternative to the MMM. My favorite choices so far would be the Tekin R1 series and the Mamba Max. I'd like ot get everyone's opinions. I generally run in warm to hot weather (southern Texas). I plan to do common mods (added capacitance, fan, ccbec) to any of these options. I will be running 4s in a Losi 8ight with a Neu 1512/2D/F

Can I use the Tekin R1 for 1/8th applications or only the R1Pro? I have noticed on the R1 the brushless motor limit is 5 Turn, 36mm can where as on the R1Pro there is no motor limit... Has anyone used the R1 in a 1/8th project?

Any comments would be helpful.

-Jeff

[BL_RV0]

I know jhautz has used the R1Pro in a buggy, and Mike says that it can handle 5s in a buggy easily.

[lincpimp]

As long as CC aren't screwing up the MM, I would say go with it. It is cheaper, and since you plan to run an external bec and a fan and capacitor it should work fine. I have 7 or 8 MMs and they all work great all the time on 4s. And they are cheap...best feature IMO.

[BL_RV0]

I'm having trouble with my new MM on 5s. Old one works fine though.

[BL_RV0]

If you haven't seen it yet:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13169

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BL_RV0

If you haven't seen it yet:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13169

$300 plus esc for 5s? It is small, and appears to work. I will stick to 4s and a MM. Cheaper, battery weight is lower, and repairs cost 50 bucks... Repair times on the other hand...

[BL_RV0]

9 weeks to get my replacement MM.

[Takedown]

My vote goes with a Modded MM.

Id rather do a Tekin R1PRO.. Cant beat it! Its the coolest esc out there IMO.

Its 250 bucks as far as I remember, but then a Ubec, and hotwire. So its about 300.

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

Id rather do a Tekin R1PRO.. Cant beat it! Its the coolest esc out there IMO.

Its 250 bucks as far as I remember, but then a Ubec, and hotwire. So its about 300.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/23826

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Im thinking about selling my MMM and getting a R1 Pro

Wow, nice! I get dealer cost, and its 170. So I wonder if the overall price has gone down now?

Those went down 40 bucks! Nice!

250 was referring to the r1pro wit the mod

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

Wow, nice! I get dealer cost, and its 170. So I wonder if the overall price has gone down now?

Those went down 40 bucks! Nice!

250 was referring to the r1pro wit the mod

Well Amain is the only one I have seen at that price. Other shops are $220+

Hmm, I will have to look into this.

Still though, if people want the R1PRO, buy it now! Thats a awesome price! Especially if you have discounts for amain

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

250 was referring to the r1pro wit the mod

I highly doubt griffinru is doing the mod that cheap. It has to be at least 100 bucks for the mod, case and all. Plus 20 bucks for a ubec, so around 300 total. Plus the hotwire is 30 bucks...

Hopefully CC will get the MMM working well, as I have about 150 for each one right now. Damn good deal...