help me understand this.... (MMM settings vs. amp draw)

[JaySki]

Reducing the size of the pinion will slow it down, but it increases the torque which will 1, greatly increase the front end lift and you'll be flipping front over rear a LOT. 2, it will greatly increase the stress on your drivetrain compnenets due to the increased torque.

The only REAL solution is to really just drop to 4S lipo and adjust gearing from there. You'll be MUCh happier and so will your rig.