Is my rig capable to compete in a g6

[simpscx10]

My g6 crawls great but I'm concerned about competing in a recon event and not having enough wheel speed. My current set up is a castle sv3 on 3 s a team brood hand wound 35t 20t pinion 87 spur under driven rear. Any thoughts and opinions would help thanks

[axial 4x4 crawler]

Here's a good place to start:
- Mount up a KMS or warn winch (the KMS is obviously stronger but requires a under body mounting)
- with the winch you'll need a controller. I recommend a HeyOk 4a relay
What servo are you running?
- mounting the battery forward and on the frame helps lower the CG.
- gearing is kinda high, if the motors hot..drop it down to 87/16t.
Some pictures would really help...

[simpscx10]

[simpscx10]

So I have done some modifications beef tubes and axial high steer with aluminum chubs hitec 7954 all titanium links jun fac driveshafts team associated aluminum 4 inch shocks aluminum tranny gears castle bec I usually run my pro line swampers on vanquish pro comps weighted with two foams but I have been braking in my rc4wd boggers and I like them both. I just don't know if all of the competitive guys out on a trail run or a g6 comp if they are all running sensorsed brushless

[dextan22]

i'd switch out the battery and the esc/rx for a more forward bias. other than that just make sure everything's tight, g6s are about endurance.

[6sharky9]

Originally Posted by simpscx10

My g6 crawls great but I'm concerned about competing in a recon event and not having enough wheel speed. My current set up is a castle sv3 on 3 s a team brood hand wound 35t 20t pinion 87 spur under driven rear. Any thoughts and opinions would help thanks

A 35T on a 3s seems to be a common set up...I see no reason why it wouldn't work..The stock 87T should work fine but a 20T even with a 27T and a 2s gets hot...Gear it down until you don't have a heat issue and that's a good gear to use..I would try an 18 tooth and work down from there..35T on a 3s is the same wheel speed you get with a 2s and a 27T motor so you should have plenty of wheel speed..Takes more than wheel speed to get up a hill however.

A bone stock rig can compete in an event if that's all you have.

[redsawacs]

You're more than ready. Stick rigs run Recin events and do just fine!!

[R2j]

Your set up should work just fine, motor, gearing, battery and ESC is pretty much same as my set up. I also have or do run 87/22 for a bit more wheel speed with no heat issues at all.

[Drachen]

In my eyes the recon isn't about how well you do... It's an experience and should be treated as such. I saw a few stock rigs do just fine at the Recon G6 in Colorado! The upgrades you have should help though! Have fun!

[simpscx10]

Thanks for all the help

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by dextan22

i'd switch out the battery and the esc/rx for a more forward bias. other than that just make sure everything's tight, g6s are about endurance.

Yes, move battery forward, electronics to the rear or on the sliders in a balanced manner. Other than that you are good to go for G6. A side shot of your truck would be good, you may be a little tall with 4" shocks depending on your spring and link setup.

Originally Posted by redsawacs

You're more than ready. Stock rigs run Recon events and do just fine!!

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Originally Posted by Drachen

In my eyes the recon isn't about how well you do... It's an experience and should be treated as such. I saw a few stock rigs do just fine at the Recon G6 in Colorado! The upgrades you have should help though! Have fun!

Yes.