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Old 07-29-2016 | 10:20 AM
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How big of diffrance do they make on esc and motor temps..
Say it.s 106d running on blacktop compared to an 75/80d indoor track... im i going to see a big change in temps?
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Yes, you will run much hotter, in all probability, even hotter than just the difference in ambient temp. YMMV.
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Old 07-29-2016 | 10:43 AM
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Yes, you will run much hotter, in all probability, even hotter than just the difference in ambient temp. YMMV.
Thanks Mark.. I was pretty sure I had the my cars properly geared.. but it has been face melting hot here in AZ.. and i have been testing outside..
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Yep. Ambient has a HUGE impact.
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Old 07-29-2016 | 11:19 AM
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Yes, you will run much hotter, in all probability, even hotter than just the difference in ambient temp. YMMV.
Just temped the blacktop 150dg I guess that could be another factor
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Originally Posted by rannblod
Just temped the blacktop 150dg I guess that could be another factor
That's what I meant but didn't spell out.
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