Rustler 8s/9918: gearing/cells?

[kulangflow]

Thanks for your reply, Cap'n! :-)

Cell counts: anywhere between 1 and 30, I just need to figure out which cell count is most appropriate for this motor on this vehicle. Coming from a 12 lb e-maxx, I know that a 9L is best with 14 cells, while a 10L is best with 16 cells. I just don't know what's okay and what's too much for this 8S on a lighter weight rustler.

(If it helps, my rusty weighs 3 lbs, 13 oz w/o cells and 4 lbs, 13 oz with a 7 cell pack.)

What speed? Good question. I pretty much want to find this part out by pushing this motor to its limit, but without going over. I regularly hit 45mph with my e-maxx/9L. I'd love to see 55 w/ my Rustler.

Thanks!

Brian