Beware of knock off's of Castle Motors

[ksb51rl]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

So we can inform people that even though they look the same, they are not and do not perform the same.

The weaker, cheaper magnets used in these clones alone can account for up to a 15% loss in efficiency. Cheaper copper and poor technique in the windings can further the losses of efficiency.

Castle is king and you get what you pay for.

You are preaching to the choir here. I agree with all you've posted. But the fact is that by its very existence this thread is pointing others toward a line of possibly/probably knockoff motors that otherwise may not have been considered.

I think that is very unfair, especially in a forum so well supported by the company which will likely damaged the greatest not only by loss of sales but by having other entities associate them with an inferior product.

[Kirkinsb]

Originally Posted by ksb51rl

You are preaching to the choir here. I agree with all you've posted. But the fact is that by its very existence this thread is pointing others toward a line of possibly/probably knockoff motors that otherwise may not have been considered.

I think that is very unfair, especially in a forum so well supported by the company which will likely damaged the greatest not only by loss of sales but by having other entities associate them with an inferior product.

You are probably right, some will go buy them just because they saw this thread or similar thread. And I pretty much agree with you and think this tread should be moved to a different category as well out of respect for Castle.....but then again this forum is much less regulated than say.......... the Traxxas forum....

[RC toy]

Originally Posted by ksb51rl

I think that is very unfair, especially in a forum so well supported by the company which will likely damaged the greatest not only by loss of sales but by having other entities associate them with an inferior product.

Don't forget this is mainly for UK market only.