DOES SPEED COME CHEAP?

The answer to that one is probably not, although how cheap is cheap?
Having had club drivers using the £30 Orion Orbital 12x3 motors, it
is fair to say they are a match for the price limit motors, but can need
more maintenance (brushes) and therefore increase running costs.

As with all motors constant maintenance is essential, brushes must
be checked after each run and comm's skimmed whenever required.
Lack of proper maintenance costs in the long run and performance
will always be bad, it pays to look after your motor!!  The drivers that
always have fast cars are the ones that keep their cars in good order
including bearings diffs and belts etc, a free running car = a fast car.

Generally the hotter (lower wind) motor you use the more maintenance
is required at shorter intervals. Stock motors do have their advantages!!

IF IT'S SPEED YOU NEED - TAKE TIME TO TUNE YOUR MOTOR!!
 
 
 

21st Nov 1999