Medusa Vs. Neu

I found the 60mm to run a bit hot in my buggy. Great for the price, but I don't think it compares to a Neu in terms of durability and overall performance. The 60mm Medusa ran like my 1509, but didn't have the same punch to me as the 1512. I think the 70mm maybe the ticket though for Medusa's as a cheaper option than a Neu.

[BrianG]

I kinda agree. I see the 60mm=1509, 70mm=1512, and 80mm=1515

[speedracer1129]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I kinda agree. I see the 60mm=1509, 70mm=1512, and 80mm=1515

Interesting....I spoke to Medusa on the very subject today. They said that someone was doing some comparison testing between the 2 motors and they said that the 70mm was close to a 1515, but the 80mm was much more powerful.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

you definately do your research, and you seem enthusiastic, starting great build threads and what not. Could use more people with initiative like you. Nice review.

Wow Harold, are you going to ask him out now... Might work out for you if he is that enthusiastic!!!

Originally Posted by BrianG

I kinda agree. I see the 60mm=1509, 70mm=1512, and 80mm=1515

I think about the same. My 60mm medusas are not as powerful as the 36/30 aveox which is very similar to a neu 1512. Honestly the 70mm can will be the ticket for a race buggy or a Mt like a revo/maxx. The 80mm will be better for a truggy or 1/8 MT. Keeping the motor speeds around 40k will keep the temps down too. I am sure the material quality is not as good as the neu, so it will not run as effeciently.

Still, medusa is the best bang for the buck and they offer plenty of sizes/winds. No real reason to buy a neu unless you are top level racing electric or just want the best. (nothing wrong with that to me!)

Originally Posted by speedracer1129

Interesting....I spoke to Medusa on the very subject today. They said that someone was doing some comparison testing between the 2 motors and they said that the 70mm was close to a 1515, but the 80mm was much more powerful.

The 70 may be a bit less powerful than the 1515, and the 80 should be a bit more. I still think the 1521 will be more powerful than the 80.

Well I've had great luck with my Medusa 60-2000 in my Erevo.I've been running it for 6 mos now with no issues.I run it geared 24/68 for low 40,s on 4s,but since I've been running the Monster, mostly been running 6s for low 50's,it does great.I've never had this motor hotter then 165,and that was in mid summer heat.I can't compare it to a Neu,but I ran a CC neu motor tonight,geared 25/68 in a E-revo.It ran 44,and I can't really say there was a noticeable increase in torque.But it does seem like there are more notable differences in opinions on the Medusa,they could be more of a hit or miss in getting 1 that really performs,or 1 that just does ok.

[Metallover]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

you definately do your research, and you seem enthusiastic, starting great build threads and what not. Could use more people with initiative like you. Nice review.

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Wow Harold, are you going to ask him out now... Might work out for you if he is that enthusiastic!!!

Well I am pretty enthusiastic...

You know, Da Pimp could hook us up

Need somone to... You know..

WOAH there.
Besides, Winter Formal is tomorrow. I don't think you could make it here that fast. BUT if you really can...

Haha, paralized, thanks for the compliment. It's just too bad we have people who are innapropriate here like Linc.

[Takedown]

Originally Posted by Metallover

Haha wow didn't expect that. Well that justshows you how good medusas are for their size. They are just as powerful as the neus but smaller. The fact that the neus are thicker really shows as the length gets bigger.

I totally agree with you on the second part.

Pretty sure what he means is that the neu's are 39mm's with the finned versions. Am I wrong?

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by Takedown

Pretty sure what he means is that the neu's are 39mm's with the finned versions. Am I wrong?

Yes, you're wrong. A finned Neu is 44mm. Also, a non-finned Neu is 40mm according to TeknoRC.

[Metallover]

Originally Posted by Takedown

Pretty sure what he means is that the neu's are 39mm's with the finned versions. Am I wrong?

No, apparently the diameter of Neu 15xx series motors is 39.5mm.
http://www.neumotors.com/2008/Root/S..._drawings.html

Here's a Medusa 60 next to the CC neu.

[Takedown]

Originally Posted by skellyo

Yes, you're wrong. A finned Neu is 44mm. Also, a non-finned Neu is 40mm according to TeknoRC.

Hmmm... I learn something new everyday. Leave it up to skellyo.

[Metallover]

Next time you pull the Medusa and have both motors out, a picture showing the differences in diameter would be great. One with the front of each motor in front...

[Takedown]

Or a real Neu.

This is with a Novak 4.5,but it is the same diameter as the Medusa.

[skellyo]

Not the best comparison pics, but you get what you pay for.