How to make my buggy faster?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by superek4

Jammin conversion can only accept up to 16 pinion, I tried 17 the meshing was too tight.

Unfortunately, the only options you have to make it faster are:

- New motor with a higher kv. A CC/Neu 2650 motor runs great on 4s and the higher kv means you don't have to gear as tall and are within your gearing limits of the motor mount.

- Gear higher. I assume your gearing limitations are with the slot length on the motor mount. You might be able to modify the motor mount to lengthen the adjustment slots. A dremel with a carbide cutting bit is probably the best bet here. But, be careful about gearing up too high. 46/16 is already pretty tall. If you gear too high, you will be stressing the ESC as it tries to get an adequate back-EMF signal at low speeds. I personally wouldn't go much higher, if any, that what you are currently geared at.

- Go with higher voltage. 5s would be the best bet. If you are concerned about cost, Turnigy packs might be an option.

No matter what, it is going to cost more if you want more speed. You'll just have to decide which is the cheapest route to take.

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Unfortunately, the only options you have to make it faster are:

- New motor with a higher kv. A CC/Neu 2650 motor runs great on 4s and the higher kv means you don't have to gear as tall and are within your gearing limits of the motor mount.

- Gear higher. I assume your gearing limitations are with the slot length on the motor mount. You might be able to modify the motor mount to lengthen the adjustment slots. A dremel with a carbide cutting bit is probably the best bet here. But, be careful about gearing up too high. 46/16 is already pretty tall. If you gear too high, you will be stressing the ESC as it tries to get an adequate back-EMF signal at low speeds. I personally wouldn't go much higher, if any, that what you are currently geared at.

- Go with higher voltage. 5s would be the best bet. If you are concerned about cost, Turnigy packs might be an option.

No matter what, it is going to cost more if you want more speed. You'll just have to decide which is the cheapest route to take.

or BIGGER TIRES! Try mounting some Savage XL tires on it. It'l go faster....

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by jhautz

or BIGGER TIRES! Try mounting some Savage XL tires on it. It'l go faster....

True, I forgot to mention that. But just remember that going with larger tires is like gearing up and the same caution about gearing too high applies.