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Old 01-26-2005, 06:09 PM
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Default RE: Mystery Solved! How to select the proper gearing for your electric RC!

The first part of that is about a scientific as I've seen! [X(]

The second part is a good basic speed calculator that will put you a bit on the high side up to 30 or 40mph, then it starts getting way off due to drag and wind resistance. Consider a speed record car capable of 110mph to 130mph. That equation would predict that car to reach closer to 200mph.

Agreed, for most of us running in the 20 - 40mph range, it's a great way to guess-timate top speed!