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Originally posted by CooLJoE
Why is it a waste of time?
Curious to know why as I'm new to Xmods, but not R/C (have over 10 years experience with R/Cs in general). I mean, it has to be better than a Stage 1 or Stage 2.
If that motor is no good, whats a better choice past the Stage 2 that doesn't need FET upgrades?
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The reason that motor is no good is because the 130 motor generally does not have much torque. The other problem is that the AAA batteries can't provide enough current when you start getting into the low-turn motors.
It is different than with the larger motors, like a 540, for example, where they have alot more torque to begin with. The lowest number of turns I have successfully used so far is 35, and that is with 28Ga wire.
The best motor that doesn't require FETs that I've found so far is a 180 motor for the Micro RS4. The larger armature and magnets (about 50% larger) means you don't need as many turns to still have a usable motor. The GPM modified motor that I picked up is a only 35 turn motor, but it is not as fast as the Team Orion that I am using (with 10 less turns than stock. I don't know how many turns it actually has now). It draws only as much current as a stage 1 motor, has way more torque than even a Neo magnet 130 motor, but top speed is only about as good as a stage 1. However, put on the 11 tooth pinion, and blue gear, and you will find that the car will handily out accelerate even a stage 2 drift setup. No replacement for displacement.
Beyond that, taking a few turns off of a stage 2 and advancing the timing works well and doesn't increase the current draw enough to worry too much about. (Refer to the current draw thread for examples)