Are the MMM v3's reliable . . or not?

[primus95]

thanks little john. All I have to work off is past experience with the Rustler.

7.4v 2s1p
Sidewinder
Velineon 3500Kv
54/15 & 54/17 gearing (32 pitch).

As this was a low KV motor and could gear quite high, and never had an issue with the motor or ESC. I'm hoping to do the same with the 8ight-T. I figured out using Brian-G's speed calc that my Rustler was doing about 40mph, that's all I really want out of the 8ight-T in terms of speed, 45mph would be nice.

I was looking at the 4s1p & 5s1p 30c 5000mah Zippy packs. The higher C rating the better, cool batteries = safe batteries.

thanks again.

[littlejohn]

Originally Posted by primus95

thanks little john. All I have to work off is past experience with the Rustler.

7.4v 2s1p
Sidewinder
Velineon 3500Kv
54/15 & 54/17 gearing (32 pitch).

As this was a low KV motor and could gear quite high, and never had an issue with the motor or ESC. I'm hoping to do the same with the 8ight-T. I figured out using Brian-G's speed calc that my Rustler was doing about 40mph, that's all I really want out of the 8ight-T in terms of speed, 45mph would be nice.

I was looking at the 4s1p & 5s1p 30c 5000mah Zippy packs. The higher C rating the better, cool batteries = safe batteries.

thanks again.

If you plan on going 4s, then I think 2200kv is the sweet spot, but if you go 5s then 1900 is probably best. 5s will run cooler if geared for the same speed..

I've not used Zippys, but others have had good and bad luck with them. I have 1 Losi 5s 4000mah 25c pack which I would not recommend anyone buy. and a few 5s & 3s 4500mah 35c Tanic packs which are great. I've just orderd some Elite pack from cheapbatterypacks.com. heard they're ok, but will report back later.

Don't forget that wheels and tyres make a difference to gearing as well. bigger wheels will make things hotter.

Cheers.