"de-HOP" a Stampede
Got a Stampede for the boy a few weeks ago. Works great, going to gear it down a bit as the stock motor/gearing runs too hot. MOtor is too hot to touch and can smell electrical burning. We run in taller grass so need more power - also looking to get a little more run time if possible. Also my boy is young and the Stampede is still a little too hot for him - top end is not important right now. Basicly, I want to "de-hop" it.
Here is my thoughts ( being a rookie) let me know if I am out of line here.
1) Stock gearing is 13.14 with an 18 gear Pinion, goiing to just swap to a 14 pinion gear. That will put me at 16.90. (using stock 87 tooth spur)
2) Stock motor is a 20 turn "Stinger". Thinking of buying a cheap stock motor like a 28 turn. Then perhaps even a 12 gear pinion. This should slow it down and increase run time but still good.
So this seem reasonable?
(I run 3300mha batts on this an my other R/C stuff - will buy more mha someday)
If so let me know (also a recomendation on a cheep/good stock motor)
Oh yea 2nd issue - Now I need a R/C truck for me. My research is pointing to a E-Maxx. Then will gear it down a bit to rock climb better. Anybody dissaggee with the E-Maxx?