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05.30.2009, 03:56 PM

Although your set up can be done, it may not be ideal. Esc's like to run wide open, they will heat up more when used at part throttle all the time. As an example, my old MLST was geared for about 30 mph or so, I could drive it outside, mostly full speed, pack after pack all day long and everything was just warm. But if I ran it in the house, low speeds with lots of braking, the ESC would get very hot. I would get a set up that can do the high speeds, but change gearing as needed for where you are running (large area vs small area). You can't use 80mph top speed on a small track (or small back yard) just like a 30mph top speed wont get you down the straights fast enough on a large track (or large parking lot).
   
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