The Official "What is it?" Thread
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
I pulled this motor from an old derelict bought from an ebay member earlier this year. I've never seen one of these before so I'm curious if this motor is in any way historically significant. Is this the same Lightspeed company that made heat sinks? I’m not asking for a value I just want to know if I can use it for parts or should I keep it together.
The sticker says “14 turn quad modified motor” and the number “49” is engraved on one of the brush plates so I guess perhaps it was a handout motor. Edit: Sorry but I just realized that only stock motors were "handout" motors. Not sure what "49" meant but I'm sure it had nothing to do with it being a handout.
The sticker says “14 turn quad modified motor” and the number “49” is engraved on one of the brush plates so I guess perhaps it was a handout motor. Edit: Sorry but I just realized that only stock motors were "handout" motors. Not sure what "49" meant but I'm sure it had nothing to do with it being a handout.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
LITESPEED (note the spelling) made the LITESINK heat sinks that you are referring to.XLR8 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:41 pm I pulled this motor from an old derelict bought from an ebay member earlier this year. I've never seen one of these before so I'm curious if this motor is in any way historically significant. Is this the same Lightspeed company that made heat sinks? I’m not asking for a value I just want to know if I can use it for parts or should I keep it together.
The sticker says “14 turn quad modified motor” and the number “49” is engraved on one of the brush plates so I guess perhaps it was a handout motor.
Litespeed motor composite photo.jpg
I would suggest keeping the motor together.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
Oh! You're right, it is a different spelling.ChisaiKuso wrote: ↑Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:13 pmLITESPEED (note the spelling) made the LITESINK heat sinks that you are referring to.XLR8 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:41 pm I pulled this motor from an old derelict bought from an ebay member earlier this year. I've never seen one of these before so I'm curious if this motor is in any way historically significant. Is this the same Lightspeed company that made heat sinks? I’m not asking for a value I just want to know if I can use it for parts or should I keep it together.
The sticker says “14 turn quad modified motor” and the number “49” is engraved on one of the brush plates so I guess perhaps it was a handout motor.
Litespeed motor composite photo.jpg
I would suggest keeping the motor together.
Okay, I will keep it together. thanks..
Doug
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
Anyone recognize this chassis? It's an RC12L of some sort, but I can't figure out if it's a different version, aftermarket or what. I'm about to start another 12L build and I'd like to know what I'm starting with here.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
I can’t say for sure, but I think DA Graphite were the ones that did the cell cutouts that way
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
Five minutes..... getting slow in your old age, mate
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
From their website, you can see the cutouts on the chassis on the left. I don’t know of any other company that did this
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
Anyone know what this is? I just picked up a lot for a steal and this was in it. It’s got an ofna engine (.15?) and that’s about all I know about it. Trying to decide if I should put it up for sale or not. Thanks!
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
we sold those back in the day, it was branded Ofna but I am not sure which fork- Hong Nor or Ho Bao. They weren't named per se, it was just an Ofna DTM which is an impossible Google search. Ours had the two speed but otherwise looked identical.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
Awesome, thanks! I took a look at the bumper and it looks like it may have been rebadged. I tried searching prafa modellsport potenza but didn’t get anything in English.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread
Yep, sold around the world as many different brands, in the US apparently as OFNA or Megatech... in Australia, sold as Great Vigor (GV). Available as both 2wd and 4wd, on or offroad, buggy, truck, touring, rally car. If it's the one I think it is, it was also available as a 6-wheeler.....
Not a great chassis, but looks like you have the wheels and body, which makes the value double
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