Thanks Bl-Power, I thought that plett would provide a differnt kv if asked. Is the fan really necessary? My plett runs extrenmely cool, like 100f after 30mins, if that. Maybe on a larger/heavier vehicle that could provide a bigger load?!

I think the fan is cool, its like a NEU, it needs to be finned lol.....

Pletty are expensive, I should try a maxximum out in my .5

In such a light vehicle like yours, a fan isn't necessary. The fanned version is only needed in heavier vehicles, here in Germany some people are using the fanned Maxximum in their E-Maxx and Revo conversions. They get up to 1400watt out of it, their motor doesn't get hotter than 150f even if they are running through high grass in summer.

Old thread, but I figured that I would dig it up.

I am currently running a novak hv 6.5r in the crt.5 with the MM on a 5000 3s neuenergy lipo. Not really powerful enough for me, and it cogs badly at times from a standing start.

I have played with all of the settings and found that low timing, high start power, and the punch control disabled is the best. Still not very good startup. I will try direct soldering the motor to the esc, and then try another mm esc I have. Even with the punch control disabled, and the big battery, it still lacks the punch I would like. I may try thicker center diff oil, but it seems fine, not much ballooning.