I have been using the Tamiya Hop-Up blue aluminum motor mount for a while now. Here is what I have noticed:
1. It is -a lot- lighter than the stock motor mount and is cut from a higher quality billet aluminum. This is a very good thing.
2. The ribs for passive cooling are much more pronounced.
3. It does cool 'a little' more effectively than the stock mount. If you really want to improve cooling, make sure to add the Tamiya heat sink plate to it as well (the one that mounts under the upgraded chassis).
4. It's better for transferring heat to the optional heat sink plate.
5. It looks cool!
So yes, it is a better part - but it's a bit overpriced.. If you have to get an upgraded motor mount, get the Tamiya one -only-. I have read that the one made by 3Racing has been known to have some fit problems and is really no different than the kit mount (besides the color).
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Migs
oh sorry back on the cooling topic again, ive realised that the db01r still just comes with the standard cast motor mount and not the nice blue aluminium one which is meant to provide better cooling, has anyone switched to the aluminium blue motor mount and noticed a real benefit at all? its an expensive item as we all know but if it does improve temps, i'll put it on my wishlist
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