help me plz very confused(scrt 10)

[roryblackman]

hi guys ive got a scrt today :drool: and ive had abit of trouble already! The esc is overheating and the auto cut-off is kicking in, ive got a 5000ma lipo and 540 5.5t ezrun motor and the ezrun 60a esc . It runs it for about 2 to 3 minutes and then overheats the esc:cry: I've read its because the scrt is alot heavier than normal 1/10ths like my mad rat and it causes the motor to work harder and pull more amps. I don't have the cash to buy a new motor and/or esc atm so looking for a solution for this.

Is it posable to gear it down, I dont mind losing some top speed, just as long as it doesnt over load the motor and cut out every 2 minutes?

[DCM]

you could try turning down the power on your ezrun, gearing down and what not, but unfortunately, these need an 8th brushless unit to run right.

[roryblackman]

not happy with this product so far all i can say:thumbdown::mad:

[mattybucks]

not happy with this product so far all i can say:thumbdown::mad:

You have the wrong equipment for the application.

It's like trying to power a monster truck with a morris minor engine. That speedo/motor combo would be ideal for you madrat but is sound like your asking a little to much of it. Especially with a 5.5, if you want to kepp to speedo try putting a milder motor in it.

[bodgit]

The 5.5t motor is only suitable for onroad cars with that speedo.
See
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67948
relpy 11
Your doing the same as that bloke, overloading your esc capacity.
You need a8.5t motor before you fry the speedo.

[roryblackman]

so what do i need witch is good but cheap :bored: note its not the motor geting hot
can i get away with just buying the speedo or just the motor or will i need both has any one got a setup plz
note im just 14 and havnt got the money to buy these 400 pound cars:drool: and 200 motor combos:drool: plz dont give me a link to something that is silly money:thumbdown:

butif u could help me id be very happy :thumbsup:

[mdb_75]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Speed-Passion-Ultra-Sportsman-Version-2-0-Motor-8-5R-/180640098570?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0efd290a

Try that or maybe one even slower like the 9.5 or 10.5?

[roryblackman]

this is a 540 dont u need a 550 fr the best resolts:confused:

[colmo]

Look up the 3660 3400kv motor on Giantcod - £16!

Unfortunately, it pulls 89A peak, so would need a 100A+ ESC too. £50+ used for a Mamba Max Pro, LRP, Nosram, Speed Passion GT etc.

Edit: Check the ESC is happy running a sensorless motor first before buying. IIRC, the Novak GTB assumes the motor is brushless if no sensor wire is detected and fries the motor. Others might too - I know Speed Passions are fine, they run nearly as well sensorless.

[DCM]

Your only option is to buy an 8th esc like http://www.hobbywing.com/english/ArticleShow.asp?ArticleID=457

[damselfly]

so what do i need witch is good but cheap :bored: note its not the motor geting hot
can i get away with just buying the speedo or just the motor or will i need both has any one got a setup plz
note im just 14 and havnt got the money to buy these 400 pound cars:drool: and 200 motor combos:drool: plz dont give me a link to something that is silly money:thumbdown:

butif u could help me id be very happy :thumbsup:

This is just the ticket imo; www.castlecreations.com/products/sidewinder_sct.html
Description- www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOWf3P9D41Y
It's getting rave reviews Left, Right and centre. So much so that i've ordered one myself.
It's available for less than $100 on eBay and is worth it just for the beast of a motor.:thumbsup: