Which ESC for Slash?

[aqwut]

Wow, I didn't realize it was that big either.... an MM and 4600 on 3S would work Great...

[Getter Robo]

I'd rather go with an L can motor with around 3000kV like the 8L and 3S lipo

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Getter Robo

I'd rather go with an L can motor with around 3000kV like the 8L and 3S lipo

That would have some serious power! I have a tube frame buggy, about 7th scale and it has pede suspension and tranny. I run a 9l on 3s and it easily does 45mph. If it had traction it would wheely! I have a vxl motor here, so that is what i will use!

[killjoyken]

Trust me, the 8l on 3s lipo is overkill. I was running that setup in my E-firestorm and it was too much torque. I ended up shattering the diff gears after a few bad landings. I've tried a few motor/esc combos in that truck.

1st: Velineon, 7700, 2s lipo - unable to gear down enough - motor got too hot
2nd:Velineon, 8l, 3s lipo - esc would cut out for no reason, eventually one of the motor plugs on the esc broke
3rd: MM, CCBEC, 8l, 3s lipo - insane geared at 20/50 32 pitch. would wheelie at any speed. couldn't drive it at more than half throttle. it would either wheelie or balloon the tires to nearly twice their size.
4th: Sidewinder, 5700, 3s lipo - ESC got way too hot. dropped to a 2s but just not fast enough.
5th: MM, 5700, 3s - perfect geared at 17/87 48 pitch. Completely drivable with good throttle control and will easily pull double backflips on jumps.

The Slash will be limited by the tires so an 8l will be undriveable. Remember: 2wd + small tires = never going straight.