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Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net
I would have to disagree about the turns not making any differance
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Well in that case you are wrong. It just so happens that a lot of systems have just copied the first to markets systems like the Novak. This is partly because the lack of innovation for most RC companies is low and also, probably mainly, due to the stupid rules put in place for electronics to comply with for motors. This is the only reason there is correlation between a few of these motors.
If a 6.5 turn motor from one brand is slower than a 6.5 turn motor from another it does not make it lesser quality as you suggest. That is just poor logic. There are so many factors in determining power output, and turns is just one. The RC airplane, helicopter and marine industries all realised this a long time ago, and instead rate their products in terms of power rather than turns. This is all that really matters, along with Kv which helps you gear for the most effcient rpm band.
I run a RedLine 4.5 turn (not BRCA legal) in my CAT SX and it's about equivalent to a 6.5 turn Losi system. Kind of proves the point in itself. And being less turns for the same speed doesn't make it lesser quality, in fact I would bet the system is actually much more effcient.
Anyway back on topic
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Originally Posted by Cassp0nk
Comparing a tekin, or more expensive brand, will it actually make any difference when I drive the car, or is it more intangible things like massively overspecced+ high build quality?
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A higher end system, in terms of the Tekin at least, will be better than the Losi. However it's all about relative value for say, and in my head the Tekin and Losi come out at equal value for money. The Tekin system is more effcient, so you should get longer battery life and less heat. Also it can easily handle much more than a 6.5 turn, so the system will be under less strain and should operate faltlessly.
I have a Tekin 1/10th system powering a big 1/8th buggy on 4 cells and a big motor. Just shows it's quality, and overspecced really which isn't a bad thing. On the other hand the Losi is much cheaper, and does the job just fine. So it's just something to weigh up in your head. I personally would go for a Tekin system but the Losi really isn't a bad option and can save some £'s.