Originally Posted by
Randy_Pike
@IMRob "185 for motor temp and 153 for the esc with out the fan on" is an acceptable motor temp on the Rx8 Gen2 and T8.
9 times out of 10 when I hear of someone having issues it's related to setup, gearing, etc. 4wd SC is the highest amp draw class we have in rc racing right now. As previously stated they're the heaviest cars, with the fastest lowest turn motors, and least amount of battery voltage at 2s.
4wd SC oval guys:
The 4wd Sc chassis was never designed for oval racing. So you're taking a car and using it in a manner it wasn't intended. Then you're using a 4000kv motor which is meant for 2s not 3s. While this "may" work at times you're dancing with an edge and you guys have found it.
I'd like to see some video of those trucks hustling around the track. Anyone have it?
I am the owner of the rx8 gen 2 in question. I would like to thank my friends for trying to help me find a fix to the existing problem that I am having and thanks to tekin for there service to this point. I would like to give you all a little background on this. I just purchased a new losi 2.0 and spared no expense building this truck. Due to the local rumors of gen 2 opwrtunities I called tekin and ask all the questions and was told big wire leads great batteries and conservative gearing. So that is what it did on 2 cell geared the same as the rest of the pack. 17 40. I went to the other track I ran 14 40 on three cell which is 1 tooth below the rest of the guys. I puffed a $100 batterie that was brand new first for min. Hope this helps I will be waiting for some help.