Dragonfly Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi, I plan to buy new engine in a few months. any idea about CMAX175 vs THOR200. which one better? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bholleran Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I have not flown either, however I would choose the Thor because of the brand name and I like the idea of a counter balanced crank to reduce vibration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybound Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Surprised you you put these engines head to head. The Thor 200 is fully clutched engine weighing in just under 20kg. Whilst the CMax is mainly a direct drive with a clutched version that needs pins setting before each start as it relies on the prop to act as a flywheel and weighs just over 14kg. What weight are you and what wing do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 I compare these two engines because in Thailand they are very popular now. I am 75 kg, my wing is Fusion 26. I like thor but I need the very light weight engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 What about the Thor 100 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldeakin Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have flown both of these engines. They both have a counter balanced crank, and are very smooth and powerful. If I weighed 75Kg I would choose the CMax, only because it is lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 yes, actually there are 3 in my mind. thor100, thor200 and cmax. thanks for your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldeakin Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hello Dragonfly, I am interested in your reasons for choosing a European engine. Do you currently have a Yamaha VR? I like the Yamaha engine because it has water cooling and a float carb, it is better suited to the hot conditions and low octane fuel, also it is very common so maintenance and parts is easy. And it costs about half the price of most European engines. The downside is that it is heavy, the power to weight ratio is not good. I guess that is the reason you are looking at European engines, they are so much lighter, am I right? How much does a Polini cost in Thailand? Do you have to pay 30% import tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Well, You are right about Yamaha VR150. Many Thai people use this engine the modify to use as paramotor engine. No need to modify much, the cost of the engine only 1/3 compare with Europe engine (only engine) Easy to maintain and very cheap because we can use same part as Yamaha VR motor cycle, example the cost of Piston just 10$-15$. Normal the ready weight to fly for VR is about 32-40 kg, that heavy but my VR is only 28 kg I quite happy with this one. The reason that I am looking for new Europe engine, just because I need to try the real paramotor engine (not modify one), It's look nice, a bit lighter and I think it should more powerful then my one. Engine price (net cost, buy from dealer in Thailand) Thor100 2850$ Thor200 3170$ CMAX175 2850$ If you can give me cheaper then this please let me know. PS.Now I building another VR150 (need to adjust something) I plan to finish it before new year hopefully. http://www.siamparamotor.com/webboard/vr-t1729.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldeakin Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 The price of those engines from a dealer in Thailand are reasonable considering they have paid import taxes. Below is a photo of my VR, the thrust is about the same as the Polini Thor 100. I weighed it with 12 ltrs of fuel, reserve parachute fitted, and all my equipment, including some drinking water, it weighed 50Kg. So heavy that I strained a calf muscle whilst turning to do a reverse launch. I have just purchased a lightweight reserve parachute, a LIPO battery, and a carbon seat plate to make it a bit lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 you your motor look very nice compare with my one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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