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Old 09-09-2014, 01:48 AM
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Default Slow 21.5 speed..

Hey I've made the transition to onroad touring car racing with a modded Sakura Zero. Running a Turnigy 21.5 motor in the blinky stock class. Just having trouble with the cars top speed. It feels very slow. I watched the state titles the other week and the other 21.5 cars were a lot faster.
I've tried a few gear ratios but yet to really improve its top speed.
Currently running it with the stock spur and a 34 tooth pinion. The car just ambles down the straights and the motor/ESC (Speed Passion) are barely getting warm, its also not putting any strain on the 2S batteries that last for ages.
The motor is programmable but I'm just leaving it on default settings.

Is it all gearing related or am I doing something wrong?
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