barefootdan

i did all the measurments and all that stuff.
i came up with a gear ratio of 10.17.
i have the rustler xl-5 with a vxl in it.
is this a good ratio?
the gearing is 23/86
any suggestions?

Always Dreamin

no point in asking us. as it is where you run and how it's setup for you. people on these fourms can give you a good place to start, but when it comes down to tuning it for your needs, thats up to you. but, yes, that is a good gearing. it is the stock gearing. if you think it isn't fast enough, and the motor temps are below 175 then gear up. if your happy with it now, and your getting below 175. you should have no reason to change it.

best of luck[8D]

barefootdan

sry kinda new
thx for the info
i like the setup now but the acceleration is crazy!!
i drove it on 50 percent power and that was kinda kewl cuz on 100 i flip even if i go half throtle then full
i just need to practice more
thx again!

Always Dreamin

no problem. it was hard for me to get used to all the torque on mine too. just learn how to go easy on the throttle and you will be fine. keep your motor temps cool and your runtime high with low gearing (what you have now).

barefootdan

kk how can i get the temp?
got any links for a temp gauge?
and or a cooling fan

Always Dreamin

you don't need a cooling fan. atleast you shouldn't from the setup i saw you running. here is the guage i use http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXEMG5&P=ML

barefootdan

k thx i plan on getting one
so no more than 175 right?
also is there anything else i could use invovled in gears or motor or anything of that sort
already have a idle gear aluminum

Always Dreamin

well, people say 200. i normally don't go close to 200 though just to be safe. normally i'm arround 150 after 2 battery packs. nothing really in the gears. you already have your idler. just go out and have fun now.

barefootdan

sweeeet thx
cant wait to use it on x-mas day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Always Dreamin

have fun thats the one i just recently got and i love mine.