19T motor question

[BLACKSHEEP Racing]

We're working on putting together a dirt oval program in our area. Our plan is to start out with a VERY loosely ruled EDM class with the focus being on fun. There may only be 10 or so of us to begin with, so we plan on running any 1/10 electric 2wd buggy or truck chassis together. They would be required to use an EDM body, rubber street tread all around, and 19-turn motors.

Now, I've read that the 19T motors are a bit battery-sensitive. Are there any that are less sensitive than others? Most of us would probably be using pre-built 3000-3600mah packs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Brianzippy]

Here in KC we have a 160ft driveline dirt oval that we have open motors for the edm and 19T for the sprints. We race 4min mains which is to cut down on battery requirements, but in the 19T class battery voltage DOES make a difference. I would go with open motors because it can actually cost less in maintenance to run a 10T modified with longer wear brushes and have power to spare than try to get every ounce of horsepower out of a 19T. And the cost of a 19T and a 10T is very little.

[Todd Putnam]

Blacksheep: I'd suggest using the Chameleon 2-style 19 turn. Tagged arm, fixed timing, easy to tech. Uses laydown brushes, same as stock motors so most people have them in their box. Runtime wouldn't be a problem, either...

Hope this helps...

Todd Putnam
Putnam Propulsion
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[RCDriverER]

Like Todd said, Chameleons are a good motor especially if your going for a "spec" sort of class. Orion also makes the Element which is had laydown, stand up or round brush configurations.

[Country Boy]

Blacksheep,

We started the EDM Spec Class here in Purgatory about 3 years ago. Rules were basic and looseley interpreted with a 2wd buggy chassis, CW type body, and 19T motors as a base. Mostly the Chameleon (SP), so we all had the same hurdles to overcome.

No change was too small to share and we just kept improving the class, we "tekked" each other. Of course you know how we howled about a percieved unfair advantage, but the next week, we would all have it.

The class has since evolved into adapting to a close 'semblance of the CW/WDRC EDM rules, with the exception of body height, just moving it up enough to allow for buggy tires. Now with open motors, which one fellow extorts is cheaper. It is...... But if someone chooses to run a 19T for one reason or the other, we all do, or loan him a 10D. When running the specs we would do a lot of side by side, fender rubbin, putting donuts on each others car and the inevitables. With mods, its a little different.

Just a short history of how we started and evolved. Just a basic car rule, loose interpretation of the rules and everyone agreeing (and/or not really caring, just wanting to race attitude) on any changes. Be flexible and watch for the wind blowing up/down the straights.:D My experience, guaranteed fun...Bring your cars down to Phoenix and lets race.

[BLACKSHEEP Racing]

Well, I guess our group of racers has decided to go with an "open motor" rule. One of my ESCs will handle down to 15T and the other 13T. What's a good but inexpensive 13-15T motor? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm a nitro guy. I did race stock buggy for a winter a couple years ago. Other than that it's all new to me.

[bst]

Well, I guess our group of racers has decided to go with an "open motor" rule. One of my ESCs will handle down to 15T and the other 13T. What's a good but inexpensive 13-15T motor? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm a nitro guy. I did race stock buggy for a winter a couple years ago. Other than that it's all new to me.
I RUN A 19 TURN IN AN OPEN CLASS, NOT BY CHOICE, IT'S THE ONLY "NON STOCK" MOTOR I HAVE. AND I KEEP UP WITH THE OTHER RACERS O.K.
COMING IN NEXT TO DEAD LAST IS BETTER THAN NOT COMING IN AT ALL!