Very Hot Wires on the 1717? or is that normal

[nitrostarter]

What voltage are you running?

Also, what connectors are you using everywhere? Stock 6.5mm on the 1717 I suspect?

I use low start power on the MMM. I don't think this will affect the outcome much but just a suggestion.

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

What voltage are you running?

Also, what connectors are you using everywhere? Stock 6.5mm on the 1717 I suspect?

I use low start power on the MMM. I don't think this will affect the outcome much but just a suggestion.

yep 6.4mm

I'm running 5cell 18.5v

my next chance to take it out will be wensday, i will change the start power and see if it helps anything, I'm also going to shorten the motor wires about 1 inch, thats about the max i can remove without worrying about them rubbing the rear brace.

most of my running was done in very short mostly dead very dry grass in a park

[nuz69]

Originally Posted by Semi Pro

yep 6.4mm

I'm running 5cell 18.5v

my next chance to take it out will be wensday, i will change the start power and see if it helps anything, I'm also going to shorten the motor wires about 1 inch, thats about the max i can remove without worrying about them rubbing the rear brace.

most of my running was done in very short mostly dead very dry grass in a park

5S for 50mph and a 12 lbs truck !!!! high top speed = high power
power = amp x volts ====> low voltage = high amps for high power.

You are draining probably way too much amps during acceleration. The motor is big so it dont heat up easily, but your ESC and wires can heat up fast with high current.
==> Try with 6S and gear down. The defaut setting of start power is low, why you put it at high ? Avoid start cogging ? Oups you can't gear down. Buy a 1520 1Y ^^