Myths About Brushless Motors

Myth #1 - You Only Need One Motor

False, you will still need several motors for each application ou decide to use them in. No tuning options to allow you to maxiumize performance. Its easier to replace the whole setup.

Myth #2 - Motors Are Indestructible

False, brushless motors can still be susceptible to shorts due to faulty winding, debris entering the motor and heat. Magnets used on the rotor will demagnetize from use.

Myth #3 - Torque and RPM Are The Same As Brushed

False, you will need to give up one for the other. That is another reason why you need more than one brushless motor.

Myth #4 - No Maintenance

False, cleaning, bearing replacement and magnet zapping will still be needed for top performance. Also, any damage to the motor can may cause the motor to fail.

Myth #5 - Batteries Do Not Matter

False, batteries will play a bigger part since brushless systems depend on high voltage, amps and super low internal resistance to operate as a race motor. Bottom line is that you will need to have quality batteries.

Myth #6 - All Speedos Can Be Programmed For A Level Playing Field

False, again at this point batteries will make a huge difference. Good quality packs will be essential. In the end, a Team Driver will still have the advantage due to speed controller programming knowledge, access to unpublished technology and the ability to jump the regulator that restricts the amp flow, undetectable traction control, drivers will need a laptop to have their own secret profiles set, special developed FET's etc. This leaves the average racer out in the cold. It is much easier to just tech a "spec" brushed motor.

Myth #7 - Brushless Performance

There will still be better motors than others due to manufacturing tolerances. No two speed controls for standard motors work the same and they have been making these for 25 years longer. Remember the price on a brushless motor when you have to replace it because it does not perform as claimed. There is no way to increase performance other than the speed control, out of abilities of the normal racer. Tweaking and tuning your motor and race car will be a thing of the past. Race winners will now be decided by who's motor is the fastest out of the package. If its not yours, you may as well stay home and run by yourself in your driveway, since there is zero you can do to improve the performance.