"FWIW, I DID go over my entire setup with the guy, and he was definitely an older guy, with knowlege. He seemed to know quite a bit actually. I know you guys do too, so when a newbie comes along (like me), and gets different opinions, well, it makes it real hard to figure out who to go with. So, I'm gonna go back to 12T, see how hot things get, see if brake usage makes any difference (if so I'll go to mechanical brakes), and stay off the grass. If it's still too hot, then a new spur, and if THAT doesn't help, then there's a Neu motor for sale. I hope to not have to do that - major PITA (the lower kv's are still on backorder)."
My father is an older guy, too - but I wouldn't ask him for setup advice.
As I said, I am sure the tech guys have a good handle on things at CC, but I doubt they have the same depth of knowledge and experience as some folks here and the setup "works". Proper gearing will help, and switching to a lighter tire/wheel combo will make a huge difference in this particular setup.
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Originally Posted by mk351e
I DO trust and even like Mike, but shouldn't I trust CC too? I mean, when you call Neu, they even tell you to call CC for everything, b/c they're the distributor! I also trust the people on this board (especially briang and lincpimp who always seem to respond to my posts - thanks guys!), but when views differ, my head spins, escpecially since I really have no idea what the hell is going on!  Maybe Mike IS more accurate; I sure don't know. I think when I picked out my components, I also leaned more towards what CC said, instead of everyone else here. I admit it; I thought you guys were being a little too conservative for me. I was wrong. Crap.
I do agree with everything you said though jhautz. The power IS addictive, BUT, I just cannot keep the front end on the ground no matter what i do w/ the 18T pinion, and I cannot keep the tires on the rims no matter what I do (DEAD SERIOUS, I'm starting to get high from ca glue!!), and I know things are gonna get shredded soon. Seriously, top speed is not possible, the front end just comes up! Also, I really want a cool running, tough as nails reliable BL system - it was the whole point of getting out of nitro - no more worries, just turn it on and run until the battery dies. I don't want to be checking temps every minute anymore. |
No reason not to trust CC but the fact is, some members here(myself included of course) have run brushless setups in cars and trucks for twice as long as CC has even offered car controllers. Lets face it - you took our advice and CC's advice and listened to what you
wanted to hear in some respects.
Human nature I suppose, but you wanted to trust what the CC tech said because it was in line with what you wanted to do - everyone probably does it to a degree.
Before CC was the distributor, there was DMA - when someone asked them for car setup advice, it was directed to me - the car/truck expert if you will. Not that I need any more email volume, mind you - but these forums are a wealth of accumulated knowledge. Oh, and I like you too.
