MMM availibility date dropped!

[Dagger Thrasher]

I don't think they would. There are a LOT of other RC'ers out there who aren't brushless-brains, and who just want a powerful system to drop into their E-Maxx, for example. An ESC on it's own isn't going to be hugely attractive to them, as they still won't really know what motor to choose...and it's tricky. A combo, complete with motor, will be the perfect ticket for a LOT of people. Sure, many of us here would like the ESC on its own, but there's a whole other market for those who just want a complete system to drop in.
There aren't really an "ideal" big motors out there for the less knowledgeable guys; Feigaos are inefficient and fall apart, and Neus are nice but very expensive. The CC motor should be just the ticket.

[lutach]

I'm pretty sure those guys will have deep pockets too. They will need to do a lot of up grading for the drive train to hold up to all the RPMs and torque from what they'll be offering. Most people that are new to brushless woud've been fine with a cheaper motor to get used to it before going to a nice Neu or any other high end motor.

[Haldir]

I can buy 7 feigay motors for the price of one neu.

[starscream]

Originally Posted by Haldir

I can buy 7 feigay motors for the price of one neu.

I'm pretty sure you meant feigao motors

Price is a big issue for many people but if you are looking for a high performance system for racing then you will most likely end up paying a premium to stay competitve. The NEU motors are very efficient and if they can handle the higher rpm range as well then they will be very versitile as well. The Mega motors are another alternative for those with tighter pockets but want better quality than the feigao type motors.

I think if I were to do it over I would have gone for a 1512 instead of a 1515 for racing because I just can't utilize all the power available from the 1515 and I may have squeezed some extra runtime as well

I use a Mega motor for my smaller 1/10th vehicles

[highflier]

Originally Posted by starscream

I use a Mega motor for my smaller 1/10th vehicles

Which mega on the 1/10 scale?

Highflier

[starscream]

Originally Posted by highflier

Which mega on the 1/10 scale?

Highflier

I am using the ACn22/35/1 which is overkill for a 1/10 ST but like my previous posts suggest, I usually go overboard when it comes to power.

ANy ACn22 series motors will work great in 1/10th scale car/trucks:
ACn22/50/* MT or 1/8th scale
ACn22/45/* MT or 1/8th scale
ACn22/35/* MT or 1/8th scale or large 1/10th scale
ACn22/30/* MT or 1/8th scale or large 1/10th scale
Car8+ MT or 1/8th scale or large 1/10th scale
Car8 MT or 1/8th scale or large 1/10th scale
Car8 Pro MT or 1/8th scale or large 1/10th scale
Car10 1/10th or 1/12th scale Car or Truck
Car10Pro 1/10th or 1/12th scale Car or Truck
ACn22/20/* 1/10th or 1/12th scale Car or Truck
ACn22/10/* 1/10th or 1/12th scale car or truck
ACn16/20/* 1/10th or 1/12th scale car or truck
ACn16/25/* 1/10th or 1/12th scale car or truck
Car 16 1/10th or 1/12th scale car or truck

The above is my personal reccomendations but you can check the specs for each at http://www.megamotorsusa.com/

[sleebus.jones]

Originally Posted by Dagger Thrasher

I don't think they would. There are a LOT of other RC'ers out there who aren't brushless-brains, and who just want a powerful system to drop into their E-Maxx, for example.

Yep, I agree 100%. I'm betting a lot of these setups are going to drop into the new 16.8v Emaxx. What's 16.8 * 2200?

Well golly gee, it's 36960 RPM.

I think that was most likely the reason for the motor choice with the package. I would say that more than likely the majority of MMM owners won't start off with a 5S LiPo pack. They probably won't spend $300 on a MMM and then $200 on a pack for it. That's more than the cost of the truck right there. But a 2200 will work well with a 14S NiMH setup, and be insane on LiPo when they do make the plunge...kinda like how the MM is now.

I'm pretty sure they'll introduce lower KV motors later. I know they came out with the 6900Kv after the MM launched. It's certainly possible for the MMM.

Sleeb