[johnrobholmes]

Outrunner ratings are near useless for car use I have found. On startup we burst a helluva lot more than the ratings, and our throttle use determines the average amp draw. The only numbers of interest to me are the Io, kv, and rpm ratings. Just because it is a 55a motor doesn't mean it wont pull 80 amps continuous or more when accelerating. The continuous ratings are more useful in planes where the prop load is very consistent. Prop to the continuous rating and the motor won't overheat.

I don't doubt you cut the ESC out with that motor. Im actually surprised you are getting such top speeds without overheating it.


I can fit 5 parallel strands of 24awg wire in the 30 series stator, with 4 winds per slot dLRK style. 8 turn with 5 strands.