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Jaron21025 · **Which neu -** 03.04.2007, 04:12 PM

would there be more of an advantage to using neu 1515/2.5d over neu 1512/2.5d? I ask this because i have searched the forums and see a lot of people using 1512/2.5d for buggies but i am going to use it in an EMAXX which is much heavier so does that mean i should be using 1515? or 1512?

Serum · 03.04.2007, 04:36 PM

the 1512 is plenty for an e-maxx. it can push it around with authority.

if you want even more torque, you can use a 1515.

Remember; putting a BL motor in your maxx will go hand in hand with upgrades (diffs/driveshafts, steel idlers etc.)

And a warm welcome to the forum!

glassdoctor · 03.04.2007, 04:37 PM

This isn't a scientific answer... but I would do the 1515 for any modded emaxx or larger truck. If it's a lightweight maxx (lots of stock/plastic) the 1512 is more than enough still.

I had great results with the 1515 in both 1/8 buggy and truggy... but I also get awesome results with the 1512 in my buggy. I have not run the 1512 in the truggy yet. I should do that sometime just to see... maybe put to rest many questions about what it can/can't do.

Others have run the 1512 in some big trucks and were very happy with it, but didnt' have a lot of data... temps etc.

glassdoctor · 03.04.2007, 04:39 PM

I will update some results from yesterday's racing in another thread... if I can find the right one lol

Serum · 03.04.2007, 04:45 PM

Yeah, the Neu motors have got awesome torque to start with! they are 4 pole motors, which gives them an advantage in torque over 2 polers.

While a 1515 does the job with more ease, a 1512 is enough in most of the cases.

Especially when you are using a light truck, like Glass said.

Jaron21025 · 03.04.2007, 04:51 PM

wow fast responses! thanks, great to be here. Yeah the Emaxx is pretty much stock so i'll most likely go with the 1512. don't want to have to do a TON of upgrades to the maxx. i know this is a little off topic.. but what are major ones that should be done when converting my maxx? and links to cheaper parts that still will hold up strong would be excellent, if not i'll search 'em thanks!

glassdoctor · 03.04.2007, 04:51 PM

Quick info in this thread... I ran the 1515 in my buggy at last months race and was consuming about 220-230mah per minute.

I ran the 1512 this time (maybe with it geared slightly slower... but very close in speed) and a little less wieght, but was amazed to see even more efficiency it seems... like 170-190mah per minute!!!!

My old emaxx with crappy nickel packs and Hacker C50 used to eat up exaclty twice that much juice.... this stuff is incredible to me.

glassdoctor · 03.04.2007, 04:53 PM

First upgrade: slipper and steel idler gears.

Then upgrade the rear axle and driveshafts. That's about all I had to do with the C50 12cell setup.

Serum · 03.04.2007, 05:00 PM

Here is what i did to my 14 cell 7XL powered maxx;

UE cvd's (rear only, kept the stockers in the front, and the rear ones are a spare for the front ones (hello, you still there?!)

got 7075 aluminum cups to beef up the diffs, and integy aluminum housings, using the RC-monster center shafts.

another must have upgrade is steel idlers; and modify the input shaft. the gears on the input shaft are held in place by weak pins.. replace them with a massive hardened pin (nail or such) and they hold up better.

Another option is to buy aluminum diffcups and use the new tmaxx3.3/e-maxx housings(don't know how old your maxx is, but the old housings used 2 screws, and the new ones use 4) these new housings along with aluminum cups make your drivetrain a lot stronger. Only problem is the stock tupperware®© drivetrain.. A better product of the tupperware®© drivetrain is found on the new t-maxx 3.3 (it uses the sliders of a revo, which are MUCH stronger..) you could try your luck on ebay and look for a set of those.. One thing.. They also need the new 3.3 arms/knuckles/turnbuckles.. (i had a complete set for about 45 bucks shipped..

Jaron21025 · 03.04.2007, 05:06 PM

UE cvd's in just the rear? ok and and steel idlers, any links to any of these things you guys are talking about? sorry i did not inticipate such a fast response

glassdoctor · 03.04.2007, 05:28 PM

rc-monster store has the idlers in the "gear etc" section...

Serum · 03.04.2007, 05:29 PM

We can wait with replying if you wish?

Arh, too bad.. the UE shafts are out of stock;
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...13501s7&cat=47
You could set with the MIP shafts which are in stock though';
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...mip1525&cat=47

This is the maximizer 7075 cup i was talking about;
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...zerdiff&cat=47
And if you don't have the 4 screw housings, here are the integy housings i was talking about;
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...iffcase&cat=47

Here are steel center shafts; (MIP's)
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...mip1495&cat=47

and this are the steel idlers;
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...03idler&cat=47

Serum · 03.04.2007, 05:30 PM

Arh glass, you didn't even took the time to look up a few parts!

glassdoctor · 03.04.2007, 05:39 PM

hee hee... I thought a super fast reply would be more appropriate, lol

Jaron21025 · 03.04.2007, 05:40 PM

thanks Glass and Serum! so those are the main things i should be upgrading then i take it. Ok i can do that. I have the newer emaxx i think.. the widemaxx one or whatever. But i also hear to lock the emaxx into 2nd gear so how do i go about that?