More Speed!

[chandler100]

Can anyone make any suggestions on how to get more speed from my Mi2. It has the Losi 1:10th Xcelorin 13.5T Sensored Brushless Combo, and is currently set up with a 21t pinion and 95t Spur.

The ESC is set at 100% and I have increased my controller to 125% which seemed to make an difference, although not much.

Thanks

Lee

[Jon R]

Hi Lee

My suggestion would be that its the gear ratio you currently have on it. I just looked at the final drive ratio for the Mi2 and with the gearing you have you get either a ratio of 8.14 or 9.59. Only reason there are 2 ratios is because there was a choice of lay shaft pulleys, 17 or 20 teeth.

I have never used one of the losi systems but with my Novak system I am currently running a ratio of around 6. I know some of the other guys are running similar gearing too.

If you are at racing tonight I can lend you a different pinion to try if you want, so long as you are running 48dp

I hope this helps

Jon

[chandler100]

Thanks for the reply. I will be there tonight so any help you could give would be great.

Although please explain what 48dp means. (still learning i'm afraid, even at my age)

Thanks

[slow bob]

I have a losi 6.5t sensored motor speedo combo and i find it lacks the oomph that other 6.5t combos offer so i intend to get a differnt motor and speedo

as you are running a 13.5t you could always gear it differnt or get a 12.5 or 10.5 for more speed

[chandler100]

Jon,

Thanks for your help last night. I definitely saw an improvement in performance after swapping out the pinion.

I'm also going to change the spur gear and see if I can continue to improve the overall speed of the car.

Lee

[Jon R]

No problem Lee, glad it improved it. If your motor is not getting too hot you might be able to increase the pinion a few more teeth.

If you need any more help feel free to ask