The car itself works great, last two weeks I won Stock buggy with it. The issue I feel is either with the motor or ESC. Im not getting hot either, (140 esc, around 120 on motor) which would lead me to believe I could gear up, but thats not the case because I already have no power. Unfortunately I don't have another 17.5 to try right now.
IDK, I'm pretty close to saying the heck with it and just running Mod with the buggy anyways.