Originally Posted by Hinecken

I run the same ESC and the 2-Pole 2250kv sensored motor. 17t was coming off too hot. I swapped down to a 16 and got around to plugging in the programming box only to find that the ESC comes with 15 degrees timing already on. After changing the pinion and zeroing the timing, the motor is much cooler, but still a little warm for my liking. About 165ish after 10 minutes at race-pace. So, 15t pinion on the way.

If you're topping out early with a 17t, how long is the straight on your track? Ours is 120ft and I could barely achieve full speed before having to brake to turn.