Are Zippy Lipos safe with a Castle MMM Speedy?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by skellyo

If you want to take the pep out of it, either gear way down or drop your voltage down from 6S. Putting the 25T pinion on it is like trying to slow down a drag racer by putting monster truck tires on it...it's just not an intelligent solution to the problem. All you'll do is increase the current draw and start potentially causing heat issues.

The whole point behind what the guys from Castle are saying is to use common sense when gearing these trucks regardless of what the manual says. This post backs that up:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...&postcount=111

I think by pep he meant the large quantity of torque. Gearing up will put more load on the motor, and may cause it to spool up a bit slower, but it is not a good idea. Maybe adding some more punch control, or some expo to the throttle channel... I guess the CC motor is just too powerful for him

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I think by pep he meant the large quantity of torque. Gearing up will put more load on the motor, and may cause it to spool up a bit slower, but it is not a good idea. Maybe adding some more punch control, or some expo to the throttle channel... I guess the CC motor is just too powerful for him

I figured that's what he meant, but it's still not a good idea. Reducing the voltage to the system is a much better alternative to resolve the issue. With 6S, it's possible that the 25T on the stock tires may very well cause heat issues with the MMM. That puts it geared for 70mph without accounting for any tire ballooning.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I guess the CC motor is just too powerful for him

damn----yer killing me!!!! But, I must humbly say, that yes, it is...

Yes, my little issue is one of control as related to keeping the front tires down a little more. Yes, adjusting the punch control, and maybe playing with the EPA on my DX3 might help some too. Going to the 25T pinion should help with that some. Yes, load(s) on the motor will increase, but that is not necessarily a bad thing (insert all previously mentioned signs of a toasted motor). Until I experiment with it, I have no reason to fear it, correct?

Has anyone heard if Traxxas has any similar recommendations with the ERBL? They may not since they dont carry the warranty.