update -
The car running nicely now that I have plugged in the sensor wire and changed to 64P gears.
I am running
100T spur / 43T pinion : 5.04:1 The car is much more lively and fun to drive.
nice acceleration and what appears to be good top end, although since I haven't been to the track I cannot tell.
My 17.5 from KO seems to be doing great, its only running at 89deg F. This was running the car with not body (but I figured it would be the easiest way to test the temp? the KO esc is cool temp wise. This makes me think I can probably go up a few more teeth on the pinion and get down to 4.5:1 OR I should I get a smaller spur?
I finally changed to HPI X pattern tires and some +3 offset wheels. The track width is 190mm (with tamiya 5mm hex hubs). I guess in a touring class with spec tires and wheels which are usually 0 offset, you need to use different hex hubs to get the offset you need?
Either way, not I just need to redo the wiring install transponder and I am ready for some racing.
Last edited by Profoxcg; 12-04-2011 at 02:50 PM.