Maxximum or Big Maxximum in a buggy? - RC-Monster Forums

micke_b · **Maxximum or Big Maxximum in a buggy? -** 11.18.2007, 05:11 AM

Hi, I'm thinking of building a buggy on 4s1p lipo, mabma max + cc bec, and a plettenberg.

I want the buggy to have good runtime and insane tourque, so should I got for the maxximum(3000 kv) or the big maxximum(2300 kv)?

Serum · 11.18.2007, 05:32 AM

Well, the problem with the plettenberg motors is their availability in the US, another problem with them is their KV ratings; and here is the deal;

For your buggy you'll have more than enough power/torque from the maxximum. But its KV is too high for my likings. It could work, but it might be a hot setup.

The bigmaxximum on the other hand is more suitable in terms of KV, but it's simple over powering a buggy. It can toss around a 7 kg heavy savage with authority and constant wheelspin.

Did you considered a Neu motor? they come in a larger variety of KV and sizes. and they are broadly available in the US. Though they might not look as nice as the plettenbergs (if you fancy blue).

Serum · 11.18.2007, 05:33 AM

and welcome to the forums btw!

micke_b · 11.18.2007, 05:46 AM

Thanks,

Thing is, I don't live in the US, I live in Sweden so getting a Plettenberg is no problem. I've had a buggy before with a Feigao 7XL, but this time I want quality.

I've thought about the NEUs, but I really like the cooling solution of the Plettenbergs, bet it will make a sweet sound as well. :) And "everyone" is getting a NEU so I wane be different. ;)

But as you, I don't like the 3000kv of the maxximum, I'm afraid it will create to high amp peaks, if I plug the trigger ... and I have a kind of aggressive driving style. ;) So I'm thinking the Big maxximum maybe the better choice? or will it feel to clumsy to drive in a buggy?

And about the efficiency? At 4 cells the maxximum have better efficiency then the big maxximum, so will the maxximum run cooler/longer?

Serum · 11.18.2007, 05:52 AM

Yeah, go for the bigmaxx.

I think their efficiency will be about the same. You an get a 2200 kv maxximum, you need to order it from plettenberg, but there is no warrantee on it..

I would go for the bigmaxximum on 4S. It will run relative cool and if you want a blast, go for 5S..