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Old 05-04-2012, 11:41 AM
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Not really a SCTE question but relevant...
So saw a guy at the track last week who had a Losi 8eight(not sure if 1.0 or 2.0)

I compared the wheel base to my SCTE and it was darn near identical, at least very close. (kinda makes you wonder why SCTE is called a 1/10th scale)

My question is about motor:
Why are people running the Tekin T8's(and similar) with low KV's(lot of torque) vs something like the Pro4 3300/4000/ 4600(and similar 4 pole)?

Is the buggy that much heavier? I wouldn't think it would be unless maybe due to the tires?

Edit: I realize that typically 1/8 scale runs 3s-6s, which needs a lower KV motor, but are more cells for a longer run time?
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