MA-010 Hopups - Mini-Reviews
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:53 pm
I have an MA-010. Stock was fun for a while, but it lacked the snap out of corners and the punchiness I was wanting. I didn't want to go for FET's or fancy motors (2 Iwaver motors burnt out...), and I liked the stock gearing that I had at the moment. No photos since there's not much too see other than the promo pictures from the manufacturers site. If I ever have to get into the front end again, I'll make a tutorial on how to fit the bearings and driveshaft.
PN Racing Speedy Torque Motor, Non-booster. I picked this up because I burnt a motor out by driving in a too dirty of an area. :rolleyes: I wanted to keep my stock FET's, and wanted something torqueir than the Iwaver Plus! I previously had. This is a nice motor, has a good punchy low-end and is still nice and responsive in the higher RPM's. A good first upgrade motor for the beginner, drifter or tight-track racer. After the next two installations it worked much nicer, more punchy than before and had a much higher top speed.
Ratings: 8.5/10 (stock) 9.5/10 (w/upgrades)
+ Punchy all-around
+ Not too ballistic and easy to control, yet can still get you up to speeds that can get you into trouble
- Re-solder capacitors to install
Must Have Rating: 8.5/10 for beginner
Bearings. First hopup came to my mind. More power, longer rollout and longer runtimes. I picked up a set of the PN Racing ball bearings. A nice set, but they're open on at least one side (*tip, when putting in the knuckles, put the open side into the knuckle to help shield from dust and dirt) which is the only downfall. I would've waited for the MZR Dry bearings, but they took too long. Couple minutes putting them (have fun installing the bearing on the front for the driveshaft. Remove the PCB Cover, twist the PCB, remove the three screws, remove that cover, then get to that last screw above the driveshaft in the front) with some help from Machine, and I was ready to roll. A couple laps with them and I could really see the difference in power, acceleration, top speed and rollout. Rolls about a foot farther than stock and is much smoother too.
Ratings: 9/10
+ Much better overall, faster and longer runtimes
+ Quality better than Kyosho for same price
- Open bearings
- Front bearing install of driveshaft
Must Have Rating: 9/10
I wanted more snap and more acceleration, so I opted for the Kyosho Titanium Driveshaft. gain, more fun with the front end. After that was done, again, more laps. WOW! :blink: There was a huge difference overall, accel, top speed, everything! The car was much snappier, more responsive to throttle inputs and was a much more livelier car.
[colo=red]Ratings: 10/10[/color]
+ Lighter than stock, much lighter
+ Titanium!
- Installation is a bit tricky
Must Have Rating: 10/10
Overall, my MA-010 is much snappier, is much quicker and faster than a stock MA-010 and just plain rocks. Bearings, motor and a titanium driveshaft are must haves, whether it's for having fun or racing, beginner or veteran.
*Note: All testings were short-term and installed in same order as review, just one day and several laps. I'll update for a long-term review
PN Racing Speedy Torque Motor, Non-booster. I picked this up because I burnt a motor out by driving in a too dirty of an area. :rolleyes: I wanted to keep my stock FET's, and wanted something torqueir than the Iwaver Plus! I previously had. This is a nice motor, has a good punchy low-end and is still nice and responsive in the higher RPM's. A good first upgrade motor for the beginner, drifter or tight-track racer. After the next two installations it worked much nicer, more punchy than before and had a much higher top speed.
Ratings: 8.5/10 (stock) 9.5/10 (w/upgrades)
+ Punchy all-around
+ Not too ballistic and easy to control, yet can still get you up to speeds that can get you into trouble
- Re-solder capacitors to install
Must Have Rating: 8.5/10 for beginner
Bearings. First hopup came to my mind. More power, longer rollout and longer runtimes. I picked up a set of the PN Racing ball bearings. A nice set, but they're open on at least one side (*tip, when putting in the knuckles, put the open side into the knuckle to help shield from dust and dirt) which is the only downfall. I would've waited for the MZR Dry bearings, but they took too long. Couple minutes putting them (have fun installing the bearing on the front for the driveshaft. Remove the PCB Cover, twist the PCB, remove the three screws, remove that cover, then get to that last screw above the driveshaft in the front) with some help from Machine, and I was ready to roll. A couple laps with them and I could really see the difference in power, acceleration, top speed and rollout. Rolls about a foot farther than stock and is much smoother too.
Ratings: 9/10
+ Much better overall, faster and longer runtimes
+ Quality better than Kyosho for same price
- Open bearings
- Front bearing install of driveshaft
Must Have Rating: 9/10
I wanted more snap and more acceleration, so I opted for the Kyosho Titanium Driveshaft. gain, more fun with the front end. After that was done, again, more laps. WOW! :blink: There was a huge difference overall, accel, top speed, everything! The car was much snappier, more responsive to throttle inputs and was a much more livelier car.
[colo=red]Ratings: 10/10[/color]
+ Lighter than stock, much lighter
+ Titanium!
- Installation is a bit tricky
Must Have Rating: 10/10
Overall, my MA-010 is much snappier, is much quicker and faster than a stock MA-010 and just plain rocks. Bearings, motor and a titanium driveshaft are must haves, whether it's for having fun or racing, beginner or veteran.
*Note: All testings were short-term and installed in same order as review, just one day and several laps. I'll update for a long-term review