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06.12.2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VintageMA View Post
Lutach - I read a thread on another "reliable" forum (can't remember which) about a year ago by a really hardcore 1/10 on-road guy who was describing how the final drive ratio should be 1:1 with the rollout of the tires for highest efficiency of the setup.

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Unless I'm missing something, it seems like the weight of the vehicle could have a huge effect on the load to the motor (heat?) even if you have a 1:1 ratio. So there'd have to be a way to figure ideal power/weight to maintain desired heat level.
   
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