I've gone crazy, me think!

I got enough money to buy a Medusa motor for my buggy, 70 or 80mm. For some strange reason it is stuck in my head that an 80mm would be a great idea, the thing is it will be used for some racing, maybe i like to live life on the edge?

[Takedown]

If I were in your position I would do the same thing.

[kostaktinos_mt]

even the 70mm is too much for a buggy...
just my 0.02...

[Unsullied_Spy]

A 60mm will do well in a Buggy, a 70mm will be very powerful (possibly too much). IMO a 70mm wouldn't do very well in a race, you've got more power than the tires can handle and you'll unload the front wheels WHILE pulling a wheelie. I've got an 80mm in my Muggy and despite it's immense size, weight, as well as the big heavy tires it pushes it around like a bath toy. My Hyper 7 TQ has a 70mm in it but it's strictly for street use and easily overpowers my onroad tires despite the soft start on my MGM.

[jzemaxx]

What kind of racing?? For a buggy, I would be more concerned with run times and amp draw. If you can run a smaller motor and achieve the speed you want...as long as its within reason, the amp draw will be less. Mains are sometimes stupid long.

Well, the racing i do is more for fun than it is anything, i'm agreeing that 80mm is most likely too much, but i don't see myself going for anything less than the 70mm.

I guess i need to get the 1600kv one for 5 or 6s operation?

[jzemaxx]

Originally Posted by Fast5sRevo88

I guess i need to get the 1600kv one for 5 or 6s operation?

If it was me....1527 1.5D from NEU....hehe. 1500KV...perfect!!! More torque then a tractor!!

I run my 1527's...and absolutely LOVE them. Gear it however you want....never get hot...lol

Originally Posted by jzemaxx

If it was me....1527 1.5D from NEU....hehe. 1500KV...perfect!!! More torque then a tractor!!

I run my 1527's...and absolutely LOVE them. Gear it however you want....never get hot...lol

Well price is why i'm going to get a Medusa.

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by Fast5sRevo88

For some strange reason it is stuck in my head that an 80mm would be a great idea...

Throttle control, throttle control, throttle control. Got it?

[MTBikerTim]

I would go the 70mm or 1515. I know that's what I would put in a buggy. I hear people running the 60mm and 1512s and getting some fairly high temps even with fairly cool ambient temps. I would want to be able to run in 100f ambient temps with out the risk of overheating.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by MTBikerTim

I would go the 70mm or 1515. I know that's what I would put in a buggy. I hear people running the 60mm and 1512s and getting some fairly high temps even with fairly cool ambient temps. I would want to be able to run in 100f ambient temps with out the risk of overheating.

I agree. If you have the cash, go for the next size up. If you gear for the same speed and get a comparable kv motor, amp draws will be about the same. I too would rather have a larger can to dissipate the heat than worry about temps when it gets hot outside.

[E-Revonut]

Medusa 60mm motors have been succesfully run in a MT. They are more than adequate for a buggy. Gear for no more than 40 and you should be perfectly fine. Even if a Nitro can achieve more than 40 you'll still smoke'em! Brushless will pull so hard from every corner the nitros don't stand a chance. IMO a 70mm is overkill for a buggy and an 80mm would just be a waste!

[MetalMan]

The 60mm will even run truggies. Jammin' X1-CRT with 36-60-1600 geared 14/46 (buggy diffs) and 5s 5000mah Lipo. The motor doesn't exceed 160 deg. and tops out near 45mph with excellent performance.

Ok guys, i just bought a Medusa 70mm 1600kv motor from Mike.