E-Maxx, 3600XL, 12 cell gearing combos?

[Paul]

Hello Guys,

I'm new here and I've been reading some of the combos being run. I have a 3600XL I would like to try on 12 cells and wonder what gear ratios to try. A good base line is what I'm really after.

Thanks,

Paul.

[Serum]

What controller are you using? Don't gear it too high, because the 3600 is a hot motor!

[Paul]

Hi Serum,

Don't gear it too high, because the 3600 is a hot motor!

Not as hot as the 8S I'm running now, lol.;)

Paul.

[RC-Monster Mike]

What are you doing with the truck? Bashing? racing? waht terrain? The 3600 is a bit hot for the maxx(although they are loads of fun!). Look at around a 13 tooth pinion on the stock spur. the 8s is hotter for sure, but really has no business being run on 12 cells in an e-maxx!

[squeeforever]

honestly a 3100 is a tad to hot. yesterday i swisted a stock slider into a pretzel. literally.

[RC-Monster Mike]

I used to race with an xl3600(couple years ago). It is warm, but the power is very nice. I would get a heatsink and a fan and it will be a great, powerful setup.

[squeeforever]

honestly, powerful is an understatement

[Paul]

Hi Guys,

Well, as far as what I do with the E-Maxx I race it every once in a while and bash with it more often. I generally run on dirt/clay with some grass running now and then but not very much.

I did a search and the 3600XL kept popping up as a good motor on 12 cells but maybe there is a better option? Here's a list of motors I have, maybe someone could give me an idea of a better combo. BTW: the 8S is run on 8 cells, pretty quick and has won me several races. The only problem is it's hard on the batts so I'd rather run the 12 cell packs and reduce my current draw a bit.

Lehner; 3100XL, 3600XL, 4200XL, 5000XL. I also have a 2280/11 but I think that's a bit much for an E-Maxx, lol.

Hacker; 6S, 7S, 8S, 8L, 14L, 13XL.

Aveox, 36/30/1.5

That's about it for the stuff that would bolt into the truck, the rest of my motors are a bit to much for the Maxx.

Thanks Guys,

Paul.

[Paul]

Hey Guys,

Here's a pic of the truck, it weighs about 10 pounds RTR.



Paul.

[Promod]

The 2280 would be my pick!!!:L: If you are going to stick with 12 cells I think the XL 3100 or Hacker 8L would be a better choice. Nice collection of BL motors!

Thank you,
Promod

[squeeforever]

wanna get rid of one or two?

[maxxdude1234]

definately the 2280/11 on a 18s lipo pack......but you might want to upgrade the stock sliders......:eek:

seriously though....I would go with the combo's promod recommended

[RC-Monster Mike]

Promod took the words out of my mouth. The Hacker will need something to prevent the can from popping(like my heatsink/motor clamp), but both will peform excellent(and similar). the Hacker will run cooler and have a bit more torque, but also will likely have slightly less runtime(very slightly less). Nice motor collection, by the way!

[Dafni]

Nice collection indeed! You're into planes or boats, right?

[Serum]

2280... No doubt..

I'll get my toolbox..