how fast to be competitive?

[mx0range]

as title. how fast does a typical buggy need to be for competitive racing? id guess at club level.

got a new ESC on the way that will take 13t+ motors but i dont know what to look for in terms of rpm / torque exactly

edit: should this be in general race chat? if so mod move thread? ta

[jimmy]

As I think someone said before, a 19t spec motor is a good start - I've raced one at Nationals, Regionals and club days against modified motors. The only place it loses out is down a straight but if it's geared well it shouldn't be too bad.. I always found it was quicker in the corners as its so much more drivable than something like a 10 turn.

I just got a 14x2 off ashley for my 2WD - when I started racing I used a 14x2 also - it's probably fairly similar to a 19 spec motor to drive.

I wouldn't worry about rpm / torque too much, or at all. a decent 19 or mild modified (14-15-16-17) should be good. I like the peak/orion V2 style motors myself but other swear by the checkpoint series. I'd get either of those over any other style to be honest.

[Tom3012]

as jimmy said, a 19 is a good starting point... once you can drive one of these round the track with minimal crashes, then move on to something a bit hotter, like a 14 or maybe a 12

Tom

[mx0range]

im used to driving around a small track with my old nitro rally car.. that does around 35 mph. im not sure how different an electric buggy is.. but it cant be THAT much, can it?

so what speeds (roughly) do these buggies with 19t motors do flatout down the straights?

[jimmy]

If you're used to driving fast it's no help on a race track - but if like you say you're used to driving on a track then you need to used your judgement on what you can handle. Off road varies a lot, but generally you have a lot more to deal with than flat out speed and it depends on the track size etc.

If you want to have some fun then get a quick motor - if you want to do well then get a calmer motor and 'upgrade' as and when you feel you need to.

[mx0range]

well id like a motor that would match my nitro speed wise as a starting point.. unfortunately i dont know what is comparable since when i had electric cars i never upgraded them

[c0sie]

Originally Posted by mx0range

im used to driving around a small track with my old nitro rally car.. that does around 35 mph. im not sure how different an electric buggy is.. but it cant be THAT much, can it?

so what speeds (roughly) do these buggies with 19t motors do flatout down the straights?

Id say it was. Power delivery is almost instant on an electric 10th, and a site to behold. If you have a club near you that races outdoor 10th that go and have a looksee

[telboy]

To be honest, I'd go for a more common motor like the ones that jimmy mentioned. the tamiya motors are ok, but nothing compared to the mainline 19's etc.

We use to run tamiya 11turns in the eurocup, but compared to an orion or something similar, the tamiya was more like a 15/16turn orion.
Tamiya motors aren't as fast as most other makes. So if its speed you're after then look at others like the orion/peak/reedy makes etc. they're much better.