Good overall gearing for e revo with mamba monster 2?
#1
Good overall gearing for e revo with mamba monster 2?
What is a good overall gearing for a mamba monster 2 combo (2650 kv)? I am currently running 17/62 which is what came with my e revo. I want a combo that has a good balance of speed for onroad as well as off road bashing.
#2
This gearing right here http://www.rctech.net/forum/search.php is the BEST gearing for it! You can find the BEST gearing on this same M/T page too!
EDIT:: Typically, "racers" (you said you were an ex-racer as it says in your sig) know a lot more then your every day "basher"... You sure are asking lots of noooob questions. Not that there is anything wrong with noobs but these questions are things you are supposed to know.
The actual "right" answer to your question is to experiment with different gearing and find your own sweet spot. No one can tell how much throttle you pull each second of every pack you run. They ALL heat up differently for different fingers on the throttle....
EDIT:: Typically, "racers" (you said you were an ex-racer as it says in your sig) know a lot more then your every day "basher"... You sure are asking lots of noooob questions. Not that there is anything wrong with noobs but these questions are things you are supposed to know.
The actual "right" answer to your question is to experiment with different gearing and find your own sweet spot. No one can tell how much throttle you pull each second of every pack you run. They ALL heat up differently for different fingers on the throttle....
Last edited by got_nitro; 09-08-2013 at 07:49 PM. Reason: Added more...
#3
I know what you mean but with racing I always kept the same gearing for speed and not torque since I raced a 22b at the same track. I am new to bashing so I just dont know if the gearing is any different than I am used to. I just got an e revo and upgraded to mamba monster 2 and want to make sure I have it all setup properly.
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#6
Tech Elite
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That's not really true in this case since he has the 1512 size 2650kv motor. The 1512 is a shorter version of the 1515 2200kv and has less torque, so it's usually recommended for lighter weight buggy's and limited to 4s use. Assuming stock tires and 4s, 18/54 would be 52mph with tire ballooning and that's probably going to overheat the 2650kv. His current gearing of 17/62 equals 42mph and I'd really like to know what the temps are like currently before gearing any higher.
#7
I would like to suggest using a different motor only because I have tried using a 2650 1512 in an e-maxx and only got fair results with 4s packs. Mind you, I'm a lot easier on my RC's than most others. I couldn't find satisfactory gearing for 6s packs (which goes against the motor ratings anyway) when trying to get a full run on them. Temps on ESC and motor were past my liking. The 2200kv motor did much better, more power, cooler temps, broader gearing range, and speed difference was minimal.
#9
haha rookie mistake you can say...I have never purchased ANY brushless motor by looking at the kv rating. I have been into the 10 scale buggies and stadium trucks and you go by the turn number...not the kv rating...so when I purchased the mamba monster 2 combo i thought the higher kv would give me more power and speed...I was wrong and now it is for sale in the selling thread on rctech...
#11
the temps are not as hot as I thought they would be. After a regular running time (for me is 5-8 minutes before I call it quits for a little while) I am able to put my finger on the motor for 3-5 seconds which I heard means the motor temperature is a safe temperature. However when I was running for 20 minutes last night they were a little hotter but 20 minutes of runtime is long for any motor
#12
Well based on my results with the maxx, the gearing I ended up with when using the 2650 cut the speed down in order to keep the temps close to what I wanted with a full run with 4s. The torque of the 2200 allowed taller gearing with lower temps so that compensated for most of the speed loss. Honestly can't tell the speed difference with 4s. I can say I notice the speed difference quite a bit with 6s packs, the 2650 was faster, but since it isn't recommended to spin that motor that fast, and add the unfavorable temps and 5min max runs due to that, the better choice for me is still the 2200kv. I like having good reliable power that keeps the system happy vs electronic melting speed. If I were looking to set my truck up for just street runs with rubber band tires and low ground clearance, the 2650 may have stayed in longer, but I happen to like versatility more: 2 speed trans, jump capable, scaling, on and off-road.
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Tech Rookie
I know what you mean but with racing I always kept the same gearing for speed and not torque since I raced a 22b at the same track. I am new to bashing so I just dont know if the gearing is any different than I am used to. I just got an e revo and upgraded to mamba monster 2 and want to make sure I have it all setup properly.