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Old 04-17-2005, 11:26 PM
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Originally posted by NormanNormal
Wow I didn't realize I would need a motor with that low a number of turns. I thought something like a 12t would cut it.

OK say I did go with brushless, what kind of setup do you suggest that will allow me to reach my 50mph goal.
Well, with a brushless setup, that elminates the motor and ESC, so all there is left is the gearing and a really good 7 cell NiMH pack.
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