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Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net
I would have to disagree about the turns not making any differance, its just the same as it used to be in brushed, one brands 9T would be as quick as a lesser brands 8T
basically yes, lower the turns you loose some torque for RPM, but you would gear the lower turn motor lower so you would get your torque back and even on the lower gearing you would have more top end. the loose here is run-time.
in addition to brushed motor 'tuning' you have rotor size, its basically the size of the magnet inside the brushless motor, bigger magnet more torque less rpm and vice versa for smaller magnet/rotor.
you have it pretty much right on about the LiPo capacity, the higher mAh is able to deliver more current.
depending on your level of skill, level of competition you want to be doing and your budget will determin what turn motor you want.
as you say you are just getting back into it, it would not be wise to go with a 4.5 or 5.5 LRP X12 motor just yet.
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Ah thanks for the explanation. Was trying to work out what the losing variable was. Are the lower turn motors just less efficient even if you don't use all their extra top end? (i.e. if I set the ESC to limit to 50% throttle would it run as long as a motor half as quick?).
I think you are right about a 4.5 or 5.5 in my hands. Was planning to get started with the ESC setup to limit full throttle whilst I work out how to drive. Decided to switch from stick to wheel too, which I may regret. Then again its been years so probably no difference!