RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - Locking the revo in 2nd gear to use motor braking/reverse

BrianG · 11.29.2007, 05:15 PM

Yeah, the only reason to lock the tranny is to allow the motor to be used for reverse and/or braking. Since nitros don't have full power at lower rpms, first gear is there to give you low-end grunt, yet allow fast speeds when shifted in second. If you lock the tranny, you'd almost have to have a substantially larger motor to have the torque AND high speed. If you're concerned about less rotating mass; don't be. The extra gear (first) that is removed is very light and has neglible effect.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	11.29.2007, 05:15 PM Yeah, the only reason to lock the tranny is to allow the motor to be used for reverse and/or braking. Since nitros don't have full power at lower rpms, first gear is there to give you low-end grunt, yet allow fast speeds when shifted in second. If you lock the tranny, you'd almost have to have a substantially larger motor to have the torque AND high speed. If you're concerned about less rotating mass; don't be. The extra gear (first) that is removed is very light and has neglible effect.