First Run With The 9L

[Qball76]

This thing is definitely what I've been looking for. I've got the strobe slipper on it with the 51 turn ofna spur and a 15 turn pinion and this thing still has torque for days. I can't wait for Jamie to get the 12-14 turn pinions in. Thanks Mike for answering my questions on Easter morning! What temps are you guys getting on this motor after a 14 cell run, my temp gauge is showing right around 145 degrees on the motor after several high speed runs, sound about right?

[Sylvester]

yup thats a good temp, good u got things working:)

[RC-Monster Mike]

I should have the mod 1 pinions in pretty soon as well. 145 degrees is fine for the motor.

[Rcbros]

LOL I so wish I knew about gearing. Thats one thing i've yet to experiment with since I started this hobby. Everyone keep saying if I get the right type of gearing with the 9L i could fry the motor or controller and that scares me lol.

[liborlad]

Qball, glad to hear you're pleased with your 9L, I'm currently awaiting the 10L/9918 combo. I'm also going to be using the OFNA 51T mod 1 + 15T pinion setup, are you using the standard plastic spur, nylon or the steel one? I've ordered 3 plastic spurs but am a bit worried that the motor might tear them up.

[Qball76]

I'm currently running the plastic spur, I've only got 5-6 runs on it but it seems to be holding up just fine. It's alot thicker than your standard spur gear.

[RC-Monster Mike]

With the proper gear mesh, the plastic spurs hold up fine. Even 32 pitch is tough enough. I have run a plastic spur gear for over a year without stripping it.

[lipomax]

I like plastic over steel spurs. When I used to have the hardened steel spur gear, I'd have to buy new pinion gears every 5th or 6th run!!!!!

[liborlad]

I'll be sticking with the plastic! thanks.