Limitless What are your recommendations for a speed runner?

[Mr. RC]

I am looking to get into the speed running game. My friend has a limitless, which he likes. would you recommend any other car or setup for a beginner speed runner?

 

[gotnitro]

Get some money together that you wouldn't have a problem with burning.

Then, FAFO!

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I would probably go with a V2 Limitless or the Hobao VTE2. Both are solid options.
For a first speed run car you may be better off with the Arrma just for the easy access to Jenny's RC for spare parts.

Crashes happen. You may want to jump on getting the perfect pass springs on amazon that just came out before they sell out.

For electronics you will want the following:
-Strong servo
-Long range radio (RadioLink RC6gs is budget friendly or go nicer for the Noble NB4 (has a perfect pass throttle control built in))
- XLX2 esc
- TP4070cm or 4080cm
- SagaCustomRC mod 1 gears
- GRP super soft tires for starting out

For beginning speed running, for Lipos I would get the 70c CNHL 5k or 6k batteries.
Setup everything with QS8 connectors.

 

[TN-RC]

I am looking to get into the speed running game. My friend has a limitless, which he likes. would you recommend any other car or setup for a beginner speed runner?

What speeds are you looking for? 80, 90 or over 120?

 

[Mr. RC]

What speeds are you looking for? 80, 90 or over 120?

Looking at eventually get past the big 100. But baby steps, so i would probably start out slower then that

I would probably go with a V2 Limitless or the Hobao VTE2. Both are solid options.
For a first speed run car you may be better off with the Arrma just for the easy access to Jenny's RC for spare parts.

Crashes happen. You may want to jump on getting the perfect pass springs on amazon that just came out before they sell out.

For electronics you will want the following:
-Strong servo
-Long range radio (RadioLink RC6gs is budget friendly or go nicer for the Noble NB4 (has a perfect pass throttle control built in))
- XLX2 esc
- TP4070cm or 4080cm
- SagaCustomRC mod 1 gears
- GRP super soft tires for starting out

For beginning speed running, for Lipos I would get the 70c CNHL 5k or 6k batteries.
Setup everything with QS8 connectors.

I’ll note this stuff down, thank you! I do like Jenny’s RC so I’ll probably go with the V2 limitless. ill keep an eye out if there some sales

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Looking at eventually get past the big 100. But baby steps, so i would probably start out slower then that

I’ll note this stuff down, thank you! I do like Jenny’s RC so I’ll probably go with the V2 limitless. ill keep an eye out if there some sales

The other thing to consider is if you have a good road over 2000 ft of beautiful smooth pavement that does not have a large curvature for water run off.
I know you can go east into the plains of CO for country roads and likely have a good spot.

 

[Mr. RC]

The other thing to consider is if you have a good road over 2000 ft of beautiful smooth pavement that does not have a large curvature for water run off.
I know you can go east into the plains of CO for country roads and likely have a good spot.

I have been scouting out some spots that would work out well for a speed runner, but we will see how it goes

 

[TN-RC]

Looking at eventually get past the big 100. But baby steps, so i would probably start out slower then that

6S in a V2 Limitless.
40mm or larger motor preferably and any 8S ESC.
If you want 100 with a 1100kv motor, I would start with a 34t pinon, and if you have a 1750kv I would start with no more than a 27t pinon (A 27 with the stock spur will get you theoretically 105).

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Regarding costs....

The 7th scale cars are the most stable and forgiving for learning this side of the hobby.
Plus the car is out of the box setup well for it...

Due to the size and weight most ESCs just cannot get you past 100mph so sadly you are mostly stuck with the MMX8s or XLX2. It is very worth it to go ahead and get the XLX2.

For motors you could run a smaller 4074 motor, but I usually say just go ahead and get a TP Power motor. It is worth it.

 

[TN-RC]

The other thing to consider is if you have a good road over 2000 ft of beautiful smooth pavement that does not have a large curvature for water run off.
I know you can go east into the plains of CO for country roads and likely have a good spot.

If you are wanting just 100mph you can do that in about 1000ft but that is not giving the car much time to breathe.

 

[joshludden]

@joostin420 had a limitless v2 roller for sale in the classifieds. Might check there before its gone

 

[Mr. RC]

Yea thats what i was preparing for. As for batteries, 6s would do the trick, or should I look into 8s?

@joostin420 had a limitless v2 roller for sale in the classifieds. Might check there before its gone

Ill take a look, thanks for letting me know

If you are wanting just 100mph you can do that in about 1000ft but that is not giving the car much time to breathe.

Found a nice quiet road 1,900 ft long so that should be the place

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Yea thats what i was preparing for. As for batteries, 6s would do the trick, or should I look into 8s?

Ill take a look, thanks for letting me know

6s would be plenty.
With the right electronics you can go very fast on 3s.

Using 2 CNHL 3s 70c packs I went 127 MPH on 3s parallel wiring. XLX2 and TP4070cm motor.
Using more expensive ONYX Power Systems Lipos I went 134 mph. On 4s I have been 146 and planning to break into the 150s soon.

The system will have to work harder on lower voltage like I am doing so 4s or 6s would be my recommendation for you to start with.
Going faster than your friend on 4s would impress him
We can help you with gearing etc.

 

[TN-RC]

Yea thats what i was preparing for. As for batteries, 6s would do the trick, or should I look into 8s?

Ill take a look, thanks for letting me know

Found a nice quiet road 1,900 ft long so that should be the place

6S would do it easily. 8S is not bad, but the more volts you give a car it is harder to tune it and at that point you are just pushing through things that might be a problem.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

6S would do it easily. 8S is not bad, but the more volts you give a car it is harder to tune it and at that point you are just pushing through things that might be a problem.

I'll add that higher voltage makes the car more "jumpy" and accident-prone. The lower voltage 4s-6s is considerably easier to learn on.

 

[TN-RC]

I'll add that higher voltage makes the car more "jumpy" and accident-prone. The lower voltage 4s-6s is considerably easier to learn on.

Yes. It is easier to drive my car at 65 on 3s than it is on 4S at the same speed in my opinion.
@Mr. RC
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/2x-nib-arrma-1-7-limitless-v2-speed-bash-roller-for-sale.61339/

 

[Mr. RC]

Going faster than your friend on 4s would impress him
We can help you with gearing etc.

I’m just imagining his face

 

[slick2500]

Don't run into curbs.

 

[Mr. RC]

thank you for all your advice, I’ll stick with 6s.
“We can help you with gearing etc.” that would be greatly appreciated

Don't run into curbs.

I’ll try my best, no promises

 

[Johnny b]

How's your far vision eyesight? I can't see past about 150 ft. Would surely crash or even lose my car.