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PTP Racing
Ive been watching the E-buggy class grow quite significantly around here and have decided I want to jump on the bandwagon. Being a long time RC8 driver and current RC8TCE owner the RC8BE is a logical choice for me. The question is about the electronics. I really have no clue and the KV stuff has me a little confused. I know Im going to want to run 4S lipos so what KV motor should I be looking for. Ive been looking at the 2200KV Mamba system. I want reliability first and foremost and secondly I want insane HP. I run at all kinds of different tracks in a season so I figure I get something from the middle to fast end of the spectrum and do the rest with gearing and settings.
For 4S you're one the right track. 2200 would be ideal for what you are looking for. Keep in mind the smaller motors are going to have more torque while the larger motors are going to have better top end. But in all honesty a 1900kv Tekin motor has plenty of power for just about any track, coupled with longer run times to boot. And many people go with Tekin motors and Castle ESC, that's another alternative.
Pinion gears range from 18-21 tooth. Anything smaller would be undergeared.