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rannblod

07-29-2016 10:20 AM

Ambient temps

How big of diffrance do they make on esc and motor temps..
Say it.s 106d running on blacktop compared to an 75/80d indoor track... im i going to see a big change in temps?

MarkA

07-29-2016 10:30 AM

Yes, you will run much hotter, in all probability, even hotter than just the difference in ambient temp. YMMV.

rannblod

07-29-2016 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkA (Post 14617752)

Yes, you will run much hotter, in all probability, even hotter than just the difference in ambient temp. YMMV.

Thanks Mark.. I was pretty sure I had the my cars properly geared.. but it has been face melting hot here in AZ.. and i have been testing outside..

Socket

07-29-2016 10:44 AM

Yep. Ambient has a HUGE impact.

rannblod

07-29-2016 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkA (Post 14617752)

Yes, you will run much hotter, in all probability, even hotter than just the difference in ambient temp. YMMV.

Just temped the blacktop 150dg I guess that could be another factor:flaming::lol:

MarkA

07-30-2016 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rannblod (Post 14617786)

Just temped the blacktop 150dg I guess that could be another factor:flaming::lol:

That's what I meant but didn't spell out. :lol:

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