The original platform is an older ECX Ruckus - Brushed 2WD 1/10 size. I have replaced odds and ends due to breakage over the years including metal drive shafts, metal hexes, RPM front a-Arms, RPM rear axle carriers and the larger bearings from Fast Eddy's. I recently ripped both wires out of the existing brushed motor and the NiMH batteries I have are just not doing it anymore. I figure it was a good time to do a brushless upgrade and a lipo battery. So I ordered the following:
The install was easy and everything is working well but I am not getting the speed I would have expected, not much faster than stock. I see people installing similar powered setups in this and similar vehicles and they are doing wheelies and really moving much faster. I am currently running an 87 tooth spur gear and 18 tooth pinion gear. I have checked the slipper clutch and adjusted it to ensure that wasn't the issue. I have charged the battery to full and that is not the issue. I do not have a programming card which this ESC requires to program so I will be getting that on Monday but I do not see anything that would increase my top speed with that only changing 'Start Mode' and how fast it applies power to the motor. It is worth noting that there is a slight delay in throttle response and the truck moving but I think that to can be fixed with the programming card. I also am using the stock controller. I don't have any funds available to purchase one of the higher end brushless setups so hoping there is something obvious that I am missing. Thanks in advance for any help.
- Shaluoman Waterproof 60A Sensorless Brushless Car Electronic Speed Control ESC (Amazon ESC)
- GOLDBAT 3S 11.1V 3000mAh 30C Lipo Battery (Amazon Lipo Battery)
The install was easy and everything is working well but I am not getting the speed I would have expected, not much faster than stock. I see people installing similar powered setups in this and similar vehicles and they are doing wheelies and really moving much faster. I am currently running an 87 tooth spur gear and 18 tooth pinion gear. I have checked the slipper clutch and adjusted it to ensure that wasn't the issue. I have charged the battery to full and that is not the issue. I do not have a programming card which this ESC requires to program so I will be getting that on Monday but I do not see anything that would increase my top speed with that only changing 'Start Mode' and how fast it applies power to the motor. It is worth noting that there is a slight delay in throttle response and the truck moving but I think that to can be fixed with the programming card. I also am using the stock controller. I don't have any funds available to purchase one of the higher end brushless setups so hoping there is something obvious that I am missing. Thanks in advance for any help.