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lipomax · 02.12.2006, 01:10 AM

Thanks guys - I get at least 5 minutes of runtime. The C40S is not the biggest motor, but for my driving ability, 30 mph is plenty fast (too fast actually) for the indoor track. After I go 1/8 diff, I should be in mid to high 20's which is probably better suited for the track.

The reason I kept the bumpers is because they make me race in the novice class because there isn't any class for me. Sometimes I let the others take it for a spin and the kids aren't the best drivers sometimes.

One older guy drove my truck and said it was the fastest, quickest thing he ever drove. This is coming from a 1/8 truggy, buggy, MT racer. He couldn't believe the instant power and torque. He couldn't handle the power it was putting out - wheelies galore down the straightaway. I think the wheelies will be limited now with the XL chassis.

The motor does run a tad hot - but I don't care as long as it isn't too hot for me to hold. If anything, the high rpm (about 50,000) adds a nice amount of drag brake and makes it smoother and more controllable than running a slow motor with bigger gearing.

The thing is putting out about 500-600 watts during max acceleration which seems to be more than enough for the track, lightweight revo response tires.

The controller is awesome - hardly body temperature and so far so good. No problems at all.

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lipomax RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 191 Join Date: Feb 2005	02.12.2006, 01:10 AM Thanks guys - I get at least 5 minutes of runtime. The C40S is not the biggest motor, but for my driving ability, 30 mph is plenty fast (too fast actually) for the indoor track. After I go 1/8 diff, I should be in mid to high 20's which is probably better suited for the track. The reason I kept the bumpers is because they make me race in the novice class because there isn't any class for me. Sometimes I let the others take it for a spin and the kids aren't the best drivers sometimes. One older guy drove my truck and said it was the fastest, quickest thing he ever drove. This is coming from a 1/8 truggy, buggy, MT racer. He couldn't believe the instant power and torque. He couldn't handle the power it was putting out - wheelies galore down the straightaway. I think the wheelies will be limited now with the XL chassis. The motor does run a tad hot - but I don't care as long as it isn't too hot for me to hold. If anything, the high rpm (about 50,000) adds a nice amount of drag brake and makes it smoother and more controllable than running a slow motor with bigger gearing. The thing is putting out about 500-600 watts during max acceleration which seems to be more than enough for the track, lightweight revo response tires. The controller is awesome - hardly body temperature and so far so good. No problems at all.