Gearing advice using a 5.5 Brushless

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Hi there,

Sorry I posted this in the wrong place at first

I've just dropped a 5.5 brushless motor into my Xray T2 008 to run on a tarmac surface next week for a special video I'm doing with a major car manufacturer.

My current gearing setup which I have been using with the 13.5 motor, using the 34T front and rear pulley with 20T central one was as follows:

Spur: 81T
Pinion: 24T
FDR: 5.74

I've got a variety of pinions with 84T and 87T spurs to choose from.

Your advice would be helpful and gratefully received.

I used to race on carpet and was advised to remove the rear roll-bar which did make a big difference in the handling. Should I keep it off for running on tarmac, or should I consider putting it back on with such a hot motor to help with the back end if it gets a little tail happy

Thanks again for your advice.

Warmest regards

Scott Westbury
www.bedsrcmcc.co.uk
The new RC car club for Bedfordshire