Just got a Venom Creeper (my first rc) and have a little bit of issues

[winnerone23]

Originally Posted by scoggdog13

What pinion gear should I run with a 15 turn motor and stock creeper gearing? Thanks

A Small one! 10t ... That's goin to be wicked fast! The name "Wreeper" comes to mind...

[scoggdog13]

Do u think it would get hot fast if I use a higher pinion gear like a 14 or 15

[Exocaged]

Originally Posted by scoggdog13

What pinion gear should I run with a 15 turn motor and stock creeper gearing? Thanks

Use the 15 tooth pinion it came with or less.

A 15 turn motor should be about 4,300 rpm per volt. Or 4300kv.

[scoggdog13]

ok thanks. also what would u use to repaint the beadlock rings? would u use primer or would u just have to scratch em a little and do it with spray paint? thanks

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if you arent crawling on rocks and scaring them up anymore just clean them real good and paint them. I think they are anodized from the factory.

[scoggdog13]

I have been having what I think is a problem that my truck keeps getting like binding up when I try to climb or get in a kind of hard spot. I was wondering if it was my motor, battery, esc, or because I dont have a bec.
I have a
27t axial motor
7.2v 2400mah nimh battery (just bought 2s 2450mah 30c lipos)
THis esc 320A Speed Controller ESC for 1 5 1 8 1 10 RC Car Truck Buggy Boart Off Road US | eBay
will the battery upgrade fix it
thanks for the input

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when it "binds up" does it act like the receiver is loosing power for a second and turning back on? if so its cause you need a BEC. IF you are just stalling the motor, a 27T don't have the bottom end grunt a 45 or 55t motor has so it will stall easier. Battery may help but if it does it won't be by much.

Also that ESC isn't Lipo ready, you will kill a lipo battery if you run them dead. Get one of these Low Voltage Buzzer Alarm Indicator 2S 4S LiPo Battery | eBay I run one on my creeper with an old duratrax sprint esc, It will alarm really loud when the lipo gets low. If you search around ebay you will fin them in country, I found mine from a guy in Alabama.

Did you also buy a lipo compatible charger?

[scoggdog13]

I think the motor just stalls and I got one of those alarms and yes I got a lipo charger

[ratterd]

Check the com in the motor and the brushes for ware,If the com gets dirty enuff you'll have a lack of power.

[scoggdog13]

Ok is it better to have the internal springs inside the shocks in it or take them out? Will it give me more flex? Also would it be in droop setup if I did so

[scoggdog13]

Want another creeper kit and cant find one for sale anymore where to buy one now?

[ratterd]

Originally Posted by scoggdog13

Want another creeper kit and cant find one for sale anymore where to buy one now?

Our local hobby shop has 2 or 3 of them he may be willing to ship from California.

[scoggdog13]

I have a problem guys. Ive been running a 15 turn hpi motor with a 15t pinion gear and the venom trans. and my motor gets really hot and bubbled my little covers for the motor to esc connections. so is it that i need to go down in teeth for pinion gears?

[scoggdog13]

should i go down to a 10t or can i go a little higher with a 12t pinion

[ratterd]

Originally Posted by scoggdog13

I have a problem guys. Ive been running a 15 turn hpi motor with a 15t pinion gear and the venom trans. and my motor gets really hot and bubbled my little covers for the motor to esc connections. so is it that i need to go down in teeth for pinion gears?

I'd try a 12 tooth pinion, If that don't work go to a higher turn motor.If you can't hold your finger on the motor comfortably without burning its geared to high.

[scoggdog13]

Originally Posted by ratterd

I'd try a 12 tooth pinion, If that don't work go to a higher turn motor.If you can't hold your finger on the motor comfortably without burning its geared to high.

ok thanks

[scoggdog13]

Hey guys I have a ? I want a fast truck that could skim or almost skim across mud to use in a mud bogging comp. Would this motor and esc work cuz I have no idea on brushless I also want to run 2s or 3s lipos. thanks

HobbyKing Brushless Car ESC 45A w/ Reverse

and maybe this motor if you guys think it is fast enough to skim mud or some cheap motor that will skim across mud thanks
TP540-11.5T 3350kv Brushless R/C Car Motor w/sensor

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are you wanting to put these in the creeper?

[scoggdog13]

Ya was thinking bout it but changed my mind

[scoggdog13]

anyone got some extra tranny gears I could buy? thanks