Engine for ZX-5 - which one to choose

[MishaYurasov]

First of all - I'd like to say thanks to oople.com. This is great site and the first and the only one which has reviewed Kyosho's Lazer ZX-5.

I'm going to purchase this chassis, but not sure - which motor will fit it best. I'm looking at brushless one - Novak SS5800. What do you think - does it have enough torque and power for this car?

[bert digler]

i would recommend a orion v2 10x2 gear about 20 tooth pinion as per kit

[niggs98]

hi bert
the kit pinion is 17 but your right it is ideal for a 10x2

[jimmy]

Hi Misha, welcome, and thanks.

I would reccomend a V2 based motor also, I run 11x1 and 12x1 V2 motors in the car and they are good, less maintenance than anything else ive used which I like !

[AndyG]

aye, but he said he's looking at a brushless one?!?!?

Have a look at a thread I started in this forum to see how my brushless kit is crammed in.

[jimmy]

OOPS


Is the brushless you mention the original novak system ? I think the esc is bigger than the newer systems like the GTB and LRP brushless esc. It might be a bit of a squeeze but anything is possible. I just haven't seen one installed so far.

[MishaYurasov]

Originally Posted by AndyG

Have a look at a thread I started in this forum to see how my brushless kit is crammed in.

AndyG, what type of batteries do you use? Those at photos look like Ni-MH ones. Have you tried to use Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries?