RX8 or MMM combo?

[Aceldama]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

I have come to the conclusion though that the 2200 motor on a monster truck is the one to have if running 4-6s. I have enough confidence in the CC software that I can run different setups via programming to utilize the motor correctly for what I need.

I hear what you're saying, but 2200kv at 6s is 55,000 RPM and leaves me little room for gearing options. No amount of software tweaking is going to change that.

Originally Posted by TexasSP

I am in no way dogging the Tekin, I just do not agree with it's all of the sudden God status over all else. It seems to me like the attitude coming from some is that the only way to be competitive is to run the Tekin and if you come running the MMM you will just get beat.

Let me say that I don't intend on racing and don't have a track within 30 miles. I only bash. I think the MMM has to be a good system otherwise they wouldn't be shipping with HPI and Traxxas products. My only gripe was the lack of motor selection. And my justification for buying the Tekin system was that I was going to spend $400 anyway on a MMM/Neu so I might as well try something new.

[hootie7159]

what we truely need to do is mask-up both system and put then in the same buggy (unmarked) and have people drive it around for bashing and racing..and do a variety of combonations....ie MMM/tekin.....MMM/Neu.....MMM/CC Neu.....rx8/CC NEU....rx8/Neu.....rx8/tekin....MMM/CC Neu...of course all the same gearing/batt's/esc setup and truck setup....thats the only way but I for one like both combos however, i'm waiting for CC's 1800kv motor....but I've never had any cogging in my MMM setup and ALCEDAMA the 2200kv cc Nue motor works just as efficiently as a genuine NEU (I've own both in 2200kv form) and I really couldn't tell the difference IMOH...

[Aceldama]

Originally Posted by hootie7159

ALCEDAMA the 2200kv cc Nue motor works just as efficiently as a genuine NEU (I've own both in 2200kv form) and I really couldn't tell the difference IMOH...

When did I question the quality/efficiency of the CC/Neu?. This is getting frustrating, I'm saying (over and over) that 2200kv is A LOT OF KV FOR 6S LIPO.

There's a reason why Tekin is offering a range of KV choices that ranges from 1350kv. It's for people who want to run 6s lipo.

Hell, using BrianG's calc the only way I'd get the 2200 motor down to 40mph on 6s in my MBX5T is with the RCM 9t pinion (smallest pinion available) and I don't know if that would even fit.

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by Aceldama

I hear what you're saying, but 2200kv at 6s is 55,000 RPM and leaves me little room for gearing options. No amount of software tweaking is going to change that.

I get what your saying but look at it this way.

My FLM stampede I had geared for 60 mph running the MM. However, when not doing speed runs and/or letting other people use it this was unrealistic. So my solution is that I had different saved profiles for what I was doing.

I would lower the throttle curve to only allow full power just towards the end of the curve. I would also reduce start power and adjust the punch control. It was very easy for me to control my finger from neutral to 3/4 throttle at which point the truck would only do about 30. If I wanted more there was that last point I could get between 3/4 and full. The same can be done with the MMM and 2200 motor. Gear for 50-55, then adjust the software according to your needs.

To me it's just another way of looking at and solving the problem, not the only way. Some can do it by KV, some by voltage, and some by software, yet others by a combination of the 3. I just pointing out that there are other ways. Whatever way you choose is fine, just don't forget that may not be the only answer.