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Old 07-04-2008, 10:04 PM
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Default What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

I have a stock Mini LST2 and am looking to go brushless. I will be adding a exotek chassis and all other graphite aftermarket goodies avalible. So I was wondering is 6800 if a good "happy medium" or if I should go with a 4200, 5400, 8000?
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I was recommened the 6800
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Yep , the 6800 is a good all around system , the 8000 is fine too if you gear it right .
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A 6800 will probably be more than enough, and if you really want that extra punch, you can always go up to a 3c Lipo and get damn near unmanageable speed. If you get an 8000Kv, you will most likely have to turn your throttle exponential down so it will not see max power. I have seen these "untamed" just flip over backwards at full hit even on 4wd.
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Default RE: What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

i say either 5400 or 6800

the 5400 for more acceleration/torque

and 6800 for more speed

the 6800 i hear is a geat mix of torque and speed so i would personally go with the 6800...

but if you dont wantas much speed but you want acceleration/torque definately go with the 5700..
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Default RE: What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

I think I am going to go with the 5400.

What is the top speed I would be looking at with a 5400 and a 2c Lipo?
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Default RE: What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

i have no idea...dont know how the mlst's run..
id say 40-50
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i have no idea...dont know how the mlst's run..
id say 40-50
With a 2s LiPo I dont think you would see more than 30-35 at best with a 5400Kv motor . Still much faster than stock though .
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haha i was just guessiing
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Default RE: What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

The 5400kv would be my suggestion too. I have a spare brushless I was going to try in mine. It's a 400 size 3900kv motor.

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Default RE: What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

What KV motor would be good if I wanted ~40-45 mph but still be able to wheelie on demand?
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Default RE: What KV Sidewinder for a Mini LST?

Mamba 8000Kv and 18/60 gearing and a 3s LiPo . Works for me .

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