2650kv in rc8

[glassdoctor]

The RC8 needs a pinion 3-4 teeth higher than most buggies because the f/r diffs are 43/10 instead of the more common 43/13.

Your 44/16 is about the same as running 44/12 in a car with 43/13 diffs.

Funny thing is, I think you should have no trouble running with the nitros @ 44/16... should be running like 45mph

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by glassdoctor

The RC8 needs a pinion 3-4 teeth higher than most buggies because the f/r diffs are 43/10 instead of the more common 43/13.

Your 44/16 is about the same as running 44/12 in a car with 43/13 diffs.

Funny thing is, I think you should have no trouble running with the nitros @ 44/16... should be running like 45mph

That is what i was gonna say. :)
The speed should be comparable with superior acceleration vs. the nitros with this setup. Either your 30c batteries aren't cutting it, you have the wrong tires/setup for the track and can't 'hook up" on the straight, or maybe your towing a couple nitro behind you with some fishing line or something - the current setup should easily hang and adding a tooth or 2 ($10/each by the way) to the pinion should put the spank on the nitros in speed.
If you are getting your butt kicked on the straight with the setup you have, something is wrong somewhere.