Lazer ZX-5 + brushless: which gear ratio?

[korez]

Hi mates,
I've a Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 RTR and I'm interested about Losi Xcelorin brushless combo (combined with Trakpower LiPo 2S 4900mAh 25C), particularly the 4.5T: it's a good choice in your opinion? Or the 6.5T is better? On 4.5T the original gear ratio will be ok or I must replace it with new and different spur and/or pinion?
I'll bash on 1/8 buggy tracks.
Thanks!

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by korez

Hi mates,
I've a Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 RTR and I'm interested about Losi Xcelorin brushless combo (combined with Trakpower LiPo 2S 4900mAh 25C), particularly the 4.5T: it's a good choice in your opinion? Or the 6.5T is better? On 4.5T the original gear ratio will be ok or I must replace it with new and different spur and/or pinion?
I'll bash on 1/8 buggy tracks.
Thanks!

i had a novak 4.5 in and was so god dam quick it was stupid go with 6.5 on about 22 23 pinion should go well

[RogerM]

My prefered combination in my ZX5-SP was always a 6.5 geared about a 23.

Never change it and never really had reason to want to. Works well on both tight twist tracks and never lacked top end on long straights.

I sold my 5.5R as it was just too much for a car with such direct throttle response!

[korez]

thanks mate, i'm going to buy the 6.5T

[AndyCandy]

Originally Posted by RogerM

My prefered combination in my ZX5-SP was always a 6.5 geared about a 23.

Never change it and never really had reason to want to. Works well on both tight twist tracks and never lacked top end on long straights.

I sold my 5.5R as it was just too much for a car with such direct throttle response!

What do you think about using 5.5 motor with 5 cells ?

[RogerM]

Originally Posted by AndyCandy

What do you think about using 5.5 motor with 5 cells ?

I can not say to be honest, never tried 5 cells so have no idea what the effects would be. Sorry I can't be more help.

[Karl Marsden]

Hi guys, just a quick one to say don't rule out the new range of Team Orion speedo's and motors. They are excellent value and the usual Team Orion quality you would expect.

Kyosho have plans to release the Lazer ZX5 readyset with a Team Orion combo inside, as an ideal entry to the club racing for all ages! Expected in Jan fingers corssed.

Regards
Karl Marsden

Kyosho UK