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glinx111 03-11-2013 10:46 PM
Question about esc and amps
 
Had a Tekin Rs for my drift car before and loved it. Considering picking up a Hobbywing setup thats 60 amps. Will this be sufficient for drifting? Don't really know how many amps the Tekin was.

nexxus 03-11-2013 10:51 PM
Need more info, what car, what motor, what gearing?

glinx111 03-11-2013 11:02 PM
Originally Posted by nexxus (Post 11920226)
Need more info, what car, what motor, what gearing?
Tamiya TA05 V2, Exotek chassis, 8.5 motor, gearing is around 6.5 fdr

nexxus 03-11-2013 11:11 PM
I'd drop the gearing to around 7-8 FDR and make sure the belts aren't over tight but besides that should be fine.

glinx111 03-11-2013 11:16 PM
Originally Posted by nexxus;11920FDR
I'd drop the gearing to around 7-8I FDR and make sure the belts aren't over tight but besides that should be fine.
So is dropping the fdr necessary to run a 60 amp esc? Cuz i like it at 6.5

nexxus 03-11-2013 11:39 PM
The higher the FDR the higher the amp load. If you have a Watt Meter or an Eagletree you can measure amp draw and max amp spike during a run and gear accordingly (which is what I usually do) but if not, it's best to drop the FDR at first.

glinx111 03-12-2013 12:05 AM
Originally Posted by nexxus (Post 11920319)
The higher the FDR the higher the amp load. If you have a Watt Meter or an Eagletree you can measure amp draw and max amp spike during a run and gear accordingly (which is what I usually do) but if not, it's best to drop the FDR at first.
Great. Thanks so much.


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