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simonseize
10-10-2008, 08:31 PM
Hello all, I'm new to the forum and enthused to see all this information on my new project. I recently bought a mlst used w/ mamba 5400kv/mamba-25 combo. I also installed an exotek lxt conversion, and was psyched to put some torture to this truck. However, just to test my steering servo, I ran the truck around my house, maybe 2 laps. I didn't use much power, just forward/reverse, just to see if the truck drove alright. Then, I wanted to take it outside for some real fun and that's when I smelled my speed control overheating. The motor was pretty warm as well, definitely unexpected! I'm running a 3s 1320 thunder power pack, a 23t pinion gear and a 54t spur gear. Am I doing something wrong?

xls3v
12-12-2008, 08:18 AM
too much load on the esc bro
try a 2 cell and small pinion

mr1spd
08-29-2009, 10:50 PM
I bought the losi exceleron and it said a 9 to 17 tooth pinion. I called losi and they said a 9 tooth to avoid overheating