big turbo Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=301494161002 Just thought would share :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-d Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Nice find,now on my watch list with the 1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonb82 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Looking at the negative feedback and counterfeit goods he sells i wouldnt waste my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-d Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Only gone as far back as January on the negs and none of them are relating to the castle motors,same for neutral feedback too. Don't think I've ever seen a Far East ebayer with 100% feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Norco purchased a bargain castle combo from the bay, it arrived, never felt 'right' so was sold on... Methinks this chap is flogging copies or factory seconds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's that cheap for a reason,what that reason is no one here knows. We do get shafted pricewise in the UK but you do have to wonder how these can be bought and then sold so cheaply AND make the seller a profit when posting them half way around the world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-d Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Specs are off too,says 4s max on the listing but castles specs are 6s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Indeed as noj stated a while bavk I bought a cheap castle combo and it was never quite right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Specs are off too,says 4s max on the listing but castles specs are 6s. For the 2650kv the CC website does say 4S http://www.castlecreations.com/products/neu-castle_motors.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philxj4L Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's that cheap for a reason,what that reason is no one here knows. We do get shafted pricewise in the UK but you do have to wonder how these can be bought and then sold so cheaply AND make the seller a profit when posting them half way around the world. The Chinese sellers get preferential postage rates, as it all helps boost the economy, most things are made/assembled there anyway, so cost buttons to produce. As an example. In the US, most Jeep owners rave about Ridgid Industries light bars, and spend in access of $1200 for 50" RI Bars. RI don't use Cree chips (THE world leders in LED tech) or, you can reach for EBAY, buy a 50" Cree bar from a Chinese seller for under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-d Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 For the 2650kv the CC website does say 4Shttp://www.castlecreations.com/products/neu-castle_motors.html My bad I was looking herehttp://www.castlecreations.com/products/neumotors/nm1500.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I agree with Phil, bought an ESS one box, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've bought quite a few combos form China, HK. No fakes yet, just be careful, read the feedback and descriptions. I have 1515/8BL150 combo incoming from the seller below. He has the OP's 1512 for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonb82 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 The chinese are very good at faking, you ever watch fake britain, its rife.....i wouldnt touch these cheap sellers with a bargepole...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would, Castle 1515/1Y & HW QUICRUN-WP-8BL150 and some free castle connectors to my door in 6 working days for 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleS2K Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I just bought exactly the same combo. It arrived quickly and all looked good until I realised they sent me the 2650kv instead of the 2200kv! Must admit that made me suspicious so instead of trying to return it for exchange which would have been a nightmare I'm sure I took their offer of $25 refund plus a castle fan. I'm selling the 2650kv on ebay. I then chose another seller to supply the 2200kv and just got a message from them saying they don't have stock! Shouldn't be on ebay then. Grrr. Waiting for refund now. Losing my patience but would be interested in your thoughts @fornowagain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fornowagain Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 You were unlucky, he's got both 2200/2650 combos and sent the wrong one. Happens. I'd have asked him to ship the 2200KV using the discount, knowing his are not fakes, has stock (probably) and offered the discount as a good faith measure. I'd have taken it on face value. Agreed, sending it back was not an option, and that's the main drawback right there. Personally it wouldn't put me off, the savings are substantial and I can't say I've had the same issues, not in the last dozen HK imports. The motor alone, from a UK supplier is what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Id just use it personally, just gear down a few teeth. 2650kv will be fine, just keep an eye on temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoea Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is there a 1/10 size buggy or truggy that could take a 550 (which is I guess what this is?) I'm in the happy position of having a multitude of 540 brushless motors and ESC, and am wondering if my best batteries wouldn't now be suited (80c and 90c) to a 550 or 1/8 motor geared way high... (just askin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyProfessor Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 A 550 is a long 540 normally, just with a 5mm shaft, some have a standard 3.2mm shaft too. My 1:16 traxxas rally came with a 550 titan as stock which sizewise was major overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoea Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks! Which good ones might have the standard shaft diameter? I have a load of 48dp pinions to retire otherwise I s'pose... baaad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleS2K Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well I got my refund on the out of stock 2200kv and have removed the ebay listing. The 2200 was supposed to be for a Axial Yeti XL with the option to run 6S. I'm not sure how well they 2650kv will cope as it's a big machine. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Castle 2650kv is 4s Max, tried a summit with one installed on a 120a esc, melted the ESC within five minutes use. Smaller can than a 2200kv castle also, the bigger and longer the can, the more efficient and torque laden it will be. Or, don't bother fitting it and save headaches and expense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleS2K Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thought send an update on this. We kept the 2650 on 4S and put it in my brother's XL and it goes! It's fast and torquey and gets plenty of air on the jumps and no over heating issues so far with the 150A Hobbywing ESC. I've opted for the 2200 and 6S on mine which is still under construction but I'm wondering if 6S is just going to end up breaking stuff. Probably. We'll see. We did a quick speed test on grass using a GPS app and it hit 40Mph and for a buggy of this size that's already a handful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight101 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Buyer beware... from another forum original vs fake.. http://share.pho.to/8bC0t Too Cheap possible FAKE ???????>> Edited July 17, 2015 by insight101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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