Would this be ok on 2S with a 23T pinion for bashing ? or is the .3 too heavy for it and will cause overheating? (motor has a fairly long can, 72mm)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFEYN&P=ML
Cheers.

I'd start that pinion lower, not sure what it equals in kv, but on 4000 in a sl, I'm runnin 16,17,18. Per track size. For long pulls of full. I'd try 16. Assuming it's more like 46k
I would think a regular .3 would be okay but it's a pretty inefficient setup.

NO! A 23t pinion on that with 2s will lead to very hot / melted components almost instantly. Maybe a 12-13 tooth pinion would work but, I wouldn't even attempt to run that in an EB48.

Interesting. It is 5000KV and I assumed 8V x 5000 = 40K RPM, which is not a lot, that's why I thought 23T would be needed for top-end.

But if 16T is enough for long straights on big tracks to keep up with the 4S crowd (bashing fun, not official racing), then I will go with 16-18T tops.

Thanks mate.

Why, because of the weight ?

Yes. That and most bashers tend to run their cars much harder than the racers which leads to more heat issues, and is harder on batteries.

Forgive my ignorance, but how much heavier is the 0.3 than the SL or SCT ? and these lighter kits usually run 36x65mm cans without issues, while this one is 36x72mm. And ammm, I bought the combo 2 days ago (should've asked 1st, but I'm very smart).

I have 4 2S packs and running on 2S power would literally double up my running time at the far-away desert track, it would be highly appreciated if you could recommend a more suitable 2S system, or should I just get a new kit ?(my wallet really hurts)

Cheers again.

I wouldn't be worried about running the .3 on 2s. I do for indoors, and my buddy does for outdoors, Both of us ran the hobbywing 4700kv motor with a 16t pinion without issue. With that 4.5 being in the 5000kv range, I would have to guess 15t, maybe 14t...I don't believe you can physically fit smaller than a 14t in the motor mount and get the mesh correct.

Also, Vent that body well for airflow. I used a body punch to put holes all through the windshield, along with teh normal venting.

Will try 15T first, measure the temps and go from there. Cheers mate.

Has anyone tried the new recommended indoor setup from Tekno's website?
http://www.teknorc.com/wp-content/up...d%20Indoor.pdf
I am having troubles getting the front camber to -2deg with how short the camber links are, the turnbuckle feels like its bottoming out and binding up the pivot balls.

Make sure they are threaded in equal side to side one might be bottoming out before the other

They are going to be a little difficult to find. Very popular. Recommend A Main, Tower Hobbies or Absolute Hobbyz

Our recommended setups should be overall easier to drive. Joe's setup was quite good but we've done quite a bit of shock and spring testing since then.

The new LF springs are a little longer and designed for the EB and NB, might be something in the works

Recommend this or this. For larger than 2.0 use this.