tamiya mini 4wd

leynye yamin

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Hi, i have been researching methods to break in tamiya mini 4wd motor to produce higher rpm and power, anyone has any ideas? tried singer oil, lubricants etc. not yet try kerosene..

Recently researching on aa battery as well.. been eyeing on the Ni-Zn aa battery..
Looking to buy Lipo aa size 1.5v rechargeable battery..

Anyone has ideas? thx!
 

cvkit17

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tamiya motor need to break in ? I dont think so because its not like a piston. The only part that have friction are the shaft and bearing..
 

vr2turbo

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tamiya motor need to break in ? I dont think so because its not like a piston. The only part that have friction are the shaft and bearing..
Need to lightly oil it only. Oil too thick will slow it down.....:biggrin:
 

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