Panther6834
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Thank you. It's not my "worst" rattle can paint job...but, it's far, far from my "best". Here's one example of something "better" (one of the two "MSM Edition" bodies I did for my Speed Slash, both rattle can jobs).Looks great so far. I have seen you in various posts collecting knowledge. I am sure you will do great as this platform is night and day better than the 4tec platform.
If you have not already seen it James McCoy has a great video on shock setup. I tried some random fuel tubing and then tried the neon yellow tygon fuel tube he recommends and it really is good stuff.
My biggest 2 recommendations are to get a set of GRP XM3 tires and to start with 4s and learn on that. Happy to help you with electronics and gearing when you get to that stage of the build. 4s can go from 70 to 155 mph with the XLX2 and a strong motor like a TP4070 or Castle 1721.
Regarding the electronics & gearing help offer, I'll keep that in mind. Obviously, XLX2 is the ESC of choice...as for motor, I was figuring on starting with a 1721, and then (eventually) going with something from TP Power (which I also run in a couple of my comp boats). For the spur, I know I'll start with the stock 39T, then move to the 34T, and (eventually) possibly drop to the 29T (I believe someone also makes a 28T). As for the pinion, that's where I KNOW I'll need some guidance.
Obviously, the other part of the equation is the motor's kv...and that's where I'm (currently) somewhat confused - it seems to be close to a 50-50 split on using a lower kv motor (such as 1100-1259kv) & large pinion vs a higher kv motor (in the 2000-2400kv range) & smaller pinion. Obviously, the lower kv motors have less power, and lower max RPM, but higher torque...while the higher kv motors have more power, and higher max RPM, but less torque. For crawlers, boats, and bashers, I know how to figure out what will best suit my needs...but, for something like the Limitless, I'm more on the 'clueless' side.
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