I'm building a rlaarlo 917 and looking for a good setup for messing around in parking lots and burnouts ... I have 3 limitless so I figured it would be ok to ask about a different car and not get harassed lol
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The kv rating is where I get lost .. I'm not quite sure how that works
What voltage do you plan to run and what speed do you want to target?The kv rating is where I get lost .. I'm not quite sure how that works
3-4s and speed isn't that important as just being able to have fun and get sideways in parking lots and on my streetWhat voltage do you plan to run and what speed do you want to target?
You can probably just plan on copying another 3s on-road car setup.3-4s and speed isn't that important as just being able to have fun and get sideways in parking lots and on my street
3s would probably be what I'm doing anyways as I have a bunch of 3s batteries and not so many 4s...You can probably just plan on copying another 3s on-road car setup.
For example the VXL 4tec is a close example. They run 3s with a 3500kv.
They go plenty fast on 2s but on 3s absolutely rip. No need for 4s with what you described as your plan for the car. (plus 4s will be harder to fit under the body.)
I just want to make sure if I do go 4 that the esc and motor will be ok3s would probably be what I'm doing anyways as I have a bunch of 3s batteries and not so many 4s...
Amazon has mamba x with 1406 2850kv for 220 and 1412 3200kv for a few bucks less thoughts?3s would probably be what I'm doing anyways as I have a bunch of 3s batteries and not so many 4s...
I just want to make sure if I do go 4 that the esc and motor will be ok
Mamba X with 1412 3200kv sounds like the perfect fit for you. On 3S.Amazon has mamba x with 1406 2850kv for 220 and 1412 3200kv for a few bucks less thoughts?
That motor will take 4s no problem from a mechanical stand point, but it will build up heat very fast.Amazon has mamba x with 1406 2850kv for 220 and 1412 3200kv for a few bucks less thoughts?
I'm assuming that setup will be a substantial upgrade from the brushless rlaarlo setup that came in it... It has the 120 amp esc and 3660 motor in it stock nowThat motor will take 4s no problem from a mechanical stand point, but it will build up heat very fast.
(16.8v * 3200kv = 53,760 rpms)
The castle motor is rated to 100,000 rpms
What are you hoping to gain by upgrading? 120 amp esc and 3660 is nothing to sneeze at. But replacing it for no reason is somewhat pointless.I'm assuming that setup will be a substantial upgrade from the brushless rlaarlo setup that came in it... It has the 120 amp esc and 3660 motor in it stock now
I want to be able to launch well and smoke the tires.. pretty much just mess around with it... The rlaarlo motor just doesn't have the low end torque... My limitless just launches while this thing bogs downWhat are you hoping to gain by upgrading? 120 amp esc and 3660 is nothing to sneeze at. But replacing it for no reason is somewhat pointless.
That wouldn’t fit. The Rlaarlo is limited to 36mm diameter motors.It's it's torque and low end you're after, you will probably not do better than the Max8 2500kv combo on sale on Tower right now. You'll have to gear up quite a bit for 3s but 4s will be most excellent.
https://www.towerhobbies.com/produc...nd-42682500kv-g2-motor-combo/HWI38010404.html
Or if you don't wanna wait for Tower to get stock, it's a bit more on Hobbywing's site with code EXOCAGEDRC for 10% off instead of 15% on Tower.
Have you considered pairing a bigger motor with the stock ESC. 3674, for example.The rlaarlo motor just doesn't have the low end torque
Oh shoot that is a shame. Yeah could always go with some ridiculous TP power motor, or just a Kraton/Outcast 4s 3668 motor off jennys for pretty cheap. But best bet if it has to be 36mm for a combo is probably Max 10 G2 2400kv or Mamba X 1415 2400kv since they'll be sensored. That will help for best off the line throttle response.That wouldn’t fit. The Rlaarlo is limited to 36mm diameter motors.
Have you considered pairing a bigger motor with the stock ESC. 3674, for example.
I think all you really need is an ESC.I want to be able to launch well and smoke the tires.. pretty much just mess around with it... The rlaarlo motor just doesn't have the low end torque... My limitless just launches while this thing bogs down
Motor is 3900 kv so right on the boarder line 4000 mark...I think all you really need is an ESC.
What KV is in your car now? If it is in the 2500-4000kv range then all you need is a better ESC to power it.
I'd like to do the most cost effective upgrade as Christmas is coming so funds kind of limited but I also don't want to waste a few hundred for minimal difference,that's why I figured I'd ask the prosMotor is 3900 kv so right on the boarder line 4000 mark...
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