Using end points to reduce power to motor

[Verde]

What are the pros/cons of using a motor that is too powerful for a particular track, but is limited to say 60/70/80% of it's potential by adjusting the end points on your tx?

Im coming from a local club perspective where affordable competitive fun is more important than sticking to hard and fast brca rules. I don't mean extremes either, more like a 10.5 with end point reduced down to save buying a new 13.5 or 17.5t.

Many thanks.

[russmini]

Something i've always done.

Especially at the start of the day. Get your bearings of the track layout etc, at a 'proper' speed.

Can also help tame things if it's a little slippy and full power really isn't necessary on that particular day.

I will also be doing this with my son, who's just started racing. Increase his speed as he gets better etc.

[Big G]

I do it. Can't see it any different to only pushing the stick forward 90% of the way.

[Ritchie T]

I dont think its right, motor doesnt rev out properly and if you run any top end timing does it no screw that up?

[tomtom]

It will screw up turbo timing as it kicks at 100% although you could still increase range from 100% to 120% then decrease endpoints until the turbo comes into play but then why trying to reduce top speed.

Other than that it won't be an issue electronically, the esc will read 80% and apply power accordingly. We won't be able to use anything but full throttle otherwise

Seems like a good idea.

[Danosborne6661]

Limiting the end point is a good idea.

Will always make your car easier to drive! But of course if you're running any boost/turbo than that may not work properly. It's also better because then the stroke on your transmitter is a bit more gradual, as you haven't got that higher top-end to reach.

[russmini]

Damn! Wish I'd have put Ritchie will be along to dismiss this idea, cause he always moans at me, when I do it, lol...

Was going to as well.....

Don't listen to him, he knows nothing!!

[cutting42]

Never bother, and my son (12) doesn't either. In my opinion just learn to take it steady on the throttle. I had to swap motors urgently during a meeting and all I had was a 6.5T for a 2WD offroad in a small indoor track and although a bit lively a gentle finger did the job.

[Verde]

Thanks for the replies guys, puts my mind at rest. In fairness to Ritchie, I was thinking the same. I don't use boost at my club because it's a very tight track, but if I ever decide to visit another club I can increase the end point if the need arises.

[mattr]

Could just use the exponential function on the radio.
So you can still get that last bit of grunt on the straight if you want it, but more controllability on the infield/wiggly bits.

[Ritchie T]

Originally Posted by russmini

Damn! Wish I'd have put Ritchie will be along to dismiss this idea, cause he always moans at me, when I do it, lol...

Was going to as well.....

Don't listen to him, he knows nothing!!

Hahaha I saw it a day ago, was waiting for you to comment

[Lee24h]

This will only work if you run blinky or stock
As said before it will mess the speedo algorithyms (think thats spelt correct) in how it applies the timing/turbo