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Johnson vs. Mabuchi silver can stock motor's.
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:49 pm
by scottmac74
Is there a difference between the Johnson and Mabuchi silver can stock motors? I have one of each and the only difference I can tell is the Johnson is shiny(er). I know they aren't relevant motors (at least for our purpose's here), I keep these so a novice family member/friend who wants to bash with one of my MRC MT's, won't be overwhelmed and drive (i.e. speed) past their ability. Thanks in advance.
-Scott
Re: Johnson vs. Mabuchi silver can stock motor's.
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:38 pm
by Halgar
As far as I know they're both about the same as far as specs go, it's just more fun to show off your Johnson than your Mabuchi.
Re: Johnson vs. Mabuchi silver can stock motor's.
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:32 pm
by scottmac74
Halgar wrote: it's just more fun to show off your Johnson than your Mabuchi.
Re: Johnson vs. Mabuchi silver can stock motor's.
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:09 pm
by Mr. ED
But you can blind your opponents with a Mabuchi!
Mabuchi is Japanese for 'sunshine'.
People here in Belgium found there was enough difference between the 2 (with Johnsons being a little better); at local races where stock class enforced you to use a Mabuchi 540, the Johnson was not allowed.
Re: Johnson vs. Mabuchi silver can stock motor's.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:06 am
by tamiya
That's how Tamiya sells the Johnson as a hopup.
"540 Type J"