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05-03-2010, 05:45 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: shoreline
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|  6x6 Lacking power
Hello, i have a fairly heavy rig (6x6) with a 55 turn motor trying to push it along, as you can imagine it doesn't have the torque or power it should have. what would be some other alternatives motor wise? brushless? lower turn motor? Thank you |
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05-03-2010, 05:48 PM
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More voltage an option?
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05-03-2010, 05:49 PM
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as in a higher voltage battery? would that fry my traxxas xl5 speed control?
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05-03-2010, 05:59 PM
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Yes, as in a higher voltage battery. Granted Traxxas says the XL5 is limited to 8.4 volts (9.6?), I've ran mine with a 3S lipo ever since the Slash was introduced. Of course, don't blame me if it fries.  Or if you drain a lipo too low. But a 3S lipo will really wake that thing up. |
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05-03-2010, 06:03 PM
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would i have to switch to a different charger if i got a higher voltage battery? i just have some super old junker charger. i just got a brand new 4200nimh battery too so it would be nice to not have to go out to get a stronger one. are there any motors that would be better? i will consider the lipo but it would be nice to not have to go that route right now
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05-03-2010, 06:07 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, Washington
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You probably should drop to a 45t, maybe a 35t.....increasing your voltage will effect the torque, so that may not be the answer..... I good handwound 45t is where I would start.... I got some in stock too  Later EddieO |
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05-03-2010, 07:03 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC
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First try a smaller pinion, see if you get the power your after.
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05-03-2010, 07:04 PM
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05-03-2010, 07:42 PM
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would brushless be a good way to go? thanks for the input so far guys
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