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lincpimp · 04.13.2009, 10:25 AM

Also worth some mention is vehicle weight and tire size...

I have found that most 4s combos are just not capable of handling a large MT with big heavy tires... Just going up to 5s makes a huge difference. Seems like that knocks off about 20amps draw, and makes the batts and esc alot happier. In an 1/8 buggy it does not really matter but in the heavier vehicle it does. Plus it all depends on battery quality too. If you plan to run a 30+c lipo you may get away with 4s, but going up to 5s will make it easier on the battery.

I do agree that the 2000kv motor will give good performance on 4-5s and if you are gearing for around 35mph it will run cool and produce great power on either voltage.

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lincpimp Check out my huge box! Offline Posts: 11,935 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell, LA	04.13.2009, 10:25 AM Also worth some mention is vehicle weight and tire size... I have found that most 4s combos are just not capable of handling a large MT with big heavy tires... Just going up to 5s makes a huge difference. Seems like that knocks off about 20amps draw, and makes the batts and esc alot happier. In an 1/8 buggy it does not really matter but in the heavier vehicle it does. Plus it all depends on battery quality too. If you plan to run a 30+c lipo you may get away with 4s, but going up to 5s will make it easier on the battery. I do agree that the 2000kv motor will give good performance on 4-5s and if you are gearing for around 35mph it will run cool and produce great power on either voltage. Alot of Savage parts for sale!!!