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TekinTeamMgr · 09.22.2009, 05:16 PM

Ok, I'm not gearing for "most efficiency" or a certain rpm range. I gear for laptimes, period.

If you find yourself turning down your system in some fashion you might be better off using the power you have in a different rev range on the chassis. This would be accomplished by a gear change. If the bottom end is to abrupt, gear it up. Electric cars should be faster ALL over the track , not just the bottom end. I've seen more people UNDERGEAR their cars rather than overgear. These motors make an incredible amount of torque and NOT taking advantage of it often shows up in motor heat, and too much current draw.

So grab a few pinions. Make a few laps, make a change. I reccomend doing this BEFORE adjusting punch control. Start with your timing advance at 10, it's a great starting point for nearly EVERY setup.

Gear for laptimes and "driveability" which is how comfortable you are with the car. If you're a smooth driver and require a smoother powerband gear accordingly. If you like your car to have snap all the time you fill find yourself geared lower than most.

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TekinTeamMgr RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 235 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California	09.22.2009, 05:16 PM Ok, I'm not gearing for "most efficiency" or a certain rpm range. I gear for laptimes, period. If you find yourself turning down your system in some fashion you might be better off using the power you have in a different rev range on the chassis. This would be accomplished by a gear change. If the bottom end is to abrupt, gear it up. Electric cars should be faster ALL over the track , not just the bottom end. I've seen more people UNDERGEAR their cars rather than overgear. These motors make an incredible amount of torque and NOT taking advantage of it often shows up in motor heat, and too much current draw. So grab a few pinions. Make a few laps, make a change. I reccomend doing this BEFORE adjusting punch control. Start with your timing advance at 10, it's a great starting point for nearly EVERY setup. Gear for laptimes and "driveability" which is how comfortable you are with the car. If you're a smooth driver and require a smoother powerband gear accordingly. If you like your car to have snap all the time you fill find yourself geared lower than most.