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  1. 07-24-2012 07:20 AM #1
    Dustin Fowler
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    Brushed motor

    I have a question. Me and my GF are getting her daughter a brushed RC for her birthday, its not a traxxas as I dont think she is really ready for one of them but its not a wal mart special either. We are wondering if you need to do some sort of break in on a brushed motor?
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  2. 07-25-2012 10:28 AM #2
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    You can't ask questions about non-traxxas vehicle... You can only ask about brushed motors if they are in your traxxas truck or bought to be put in one.

    BUT, you can search the forum for break-in procedures.
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  3. 07-25-2012 10:43 AM #3
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    Get a Traxxas. Tougher and better parts availability. Do not buy Hobbytown's Helion brand or similar. I did and was sorry very soon after.
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  4. 07-25-2012 12:41 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by .crispy View Post
    Get a Traxxas. Tougher and better parts availability. Do not buy Hobbytown's Helion brand or similar. I did and was sorry very soon after.
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  5. 07-25-2012 01:42 PM #5
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    check with the manufacter
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  6. 07-25-2012 04:06 PM #6
    .crispy
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    When you say "not ready for one of them" Traxxas has already heard that and addressed it. They have a training mode which is 50% power which is exactly the right speed for a young beginner.
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  7. 07-29-2012 09:30 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dustin Fowler View Post
    I have a question. Me and my GF are getting her daughter a brushed RC for her birthday, its not a traxxas as I dont think she is really ready for one of them but its not a wal mart special either. We are wondering if you need to do some sort of break in on a brushed motor?
    All brush motors need a break in. After doing a break in you can easily run the motor.
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  8. 07-29-2012 09:50 AM #8
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    Tape a D battery to the leads let it free spin till it dies and your ready to go. Be sure to clean and oil regularly
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  9. 07-30-2012 09:14 PM #9
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    I just got my 7 yr old daughter into this and have her in "training" mode. It makes it much more fun for her. I try to take my kids to the track for practice sessions when I know there won't be many people there so she doesn't **** off the hard core guys by going so slow. I keep asking her if she's ready for me to take it off training mode and she keeps telling me no. Its on'y been a month.

    Getting a Traxxas vehicle is the best way to introduce a young child to this hobby! And start with 2WD. It will make them better drivers.
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