Originally Posted by
Corners
Yeah, that gearing is way too low (FDR is too high) for that motor and would be rather slow. Your theoretical top speed with a fresh lipo is 15.5 mph (25 kph). Try 72/36 and see how that goes (should be 28.5 mph (45.8 kph), FDR = 5.2). Watch those motor temps!
Rule of thumb, the lower the motor turns, the higher the FDR. Higher motor turns, use lower FDR. But overall, keep motor temps below 160F (71C). This isn't "exactly" the right thing to do (you should gear for the track), but basically, you keep lowering the FDR (bigger pinions, smaller spurs) until your motor temps start to get too high.
Edit, for some reason I though the B4 had a 2.4:1 transmission, but really has a 2.6:1. My bad. Changed my mind to start trying 72 and 36 and go from there. Here's a chart for you...
FDR -
http://www.arroyoc.com/index.cfm?fus...=Gear&Plot=mid
MPH -
http://www.arroyoc.com/index.cfm?fus...Speed&Plot=mid
KPH -
http://www.arroyoc.com/index.cfm?fus...Speed&Plot=mid
Double Edit: I see you're from one of those countries that doesn't have their flag on the moon, so I included metric units.

Thanks for your help Corners. Do you think starting at 72/36 is on the side of caution? I'm just aware of overheating the motor. What happens when it over heats anyway. Fire, electrics cut out?