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ha - but its rated for the current draw .... just the ESC doesnt really have any hatred (or turn-ism) against the physical amount of wire within the motor tbh the specs of ESCs shouldn't really state what they can handle in terms of turns (its only really there to guide you to motors that should be compatible as that is how they are marketed). turns are not directly correlated to current draw as wire quality and thickness can play a part on its ability to draw current having said that, RC guidance states i should have 20% spare draw in my ESC but i will only have 10% JJ

sweet and wahst the difference (see my link to pdf spec sheet) between 8.5R and 9.5T JJ

well its LiPo compatible BUT may look for a better solution when i get LiPos (inc connectors) i have a laser thermometer for my road car to monitor temps as its highly modified so will keep my eye on it so much of the info on these BL motors is confusing...... some using T some using KV some 380 and some 540 JJ

the motor says "max ampage 55amps" though and the ESC deals with up to 60amps (which will have a degree of safety margin in there) the tamiya ESC is disposable at £15 anyway JJ

aw - sorry i feel guides are important to encourage people to try and once they do they will try more off their own back and start to think outside of the box and maybe come up with their own fab solution power to the people!! JJ

ok - done.... wasn't exactly clear what was needed and why initially and when the DF part number was searched it only brought up the large gear (which i already have) Thanks JJ

I am here you know haha confused then as the Tamiya ESC is rated (just @ 60A) past what the max draw of the motor says here... http://www.speedpassion.net/uploadfiles/downloads/201022516417SPcompetitioinV3_MotorManual_Feb25th2010.pdf JJ

ok......after hours of scanning youtube and the tinterweb of brushless setups on the TT02B i've made some purchases (i really shouldn't stay up late along with a credit card!!) ordered 1 x Speed Passion V3.0 Competition BL 8.5T (modelsport £34) 1 x DF02 Parts Bag A (modelsport £20) 1 x DF02 gear bag (ebay £6) 1 x BL 4.0mm male bullet set (ebay £4) 2 x LiPo buzzers (ebay £4) the diff parts are on back order with modelsport so hanging off buying LiPo batteries until next month i think thanks for all your help guys JJ

such a lovely car JJ

these seem to be Leopard copies - which as you say are only really 380 motors packaged in a 540/heat sink wrap the Leopard BLs seem to get good reviews looking at LiPos on ebay thats another minefield haha JJ

thanks i am fully expecting breakages (i habe a full TT02B kit spare) i'm not expecting to drive full speed everywhere - just would like to surprise people in its current state, a drop curb will flip the car anyway not sure if the ebay specials are worth the punt are they? i guess i started this thread to see what people are running brushless and i'm getting some good pointers JJ

oooooooh - mad bull not monster beetle - apologies JJ

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also..... it seems as the diff itself is tough enough but its the end bevel gear that suffers so is it not just worth getting the large GPM gear for the TT02 @ £9 and a metal input/shaft gear? JJ

4 1/2 is pretty young so the MB is defo for you haha its a GREAT vehicle and v forgiving but easy to flip make sure you get the gearbox mod too JJ

bit of a trim along the lower edge of the bumper and it will look like every fast 90s pug on the road haha JJ

yeah - its the MS so TT-02 Aluminum Propeller Shaft TT-02 Aluminum Propeller Joints TT-02B FRP Front Damper Stay Set TT-02B FRP Rear Damper Stay Set TT-02 FRP Battery Plate & Transponder Stay Set DF-02 Two-Way Aluminum Rear Uprights Full Ball Bearings JJ

cheers pete haha i do need a LiPo one if I go there BUT they aren't a big outlay people have been v surprised at the speed of the car already so maybe i'm throwing good money into a few mph more maybe i should see what speed the car is doing as is..... surely there must be a gps speed app for the iphone (plus a load of bubble wrap haha) so (on top of all the parts already coming) i think my shopping list currently is..... 1 x 5000kv brushless (£30) 1 x 5000mah LiPo 2s + charger (£40 or same price for 2x on ebay) 1 x LiPo low charge alarm (£3) think i will try the tamiya ESC and try and work out this metal diff set up (£30 - or £34 if i get the gpm 8 piece kit specially for the TT02) JJ

good vid and love the colour of the pink one BUT my TT02B MS is already quicker than that with brushed and nimh i'm in the UK - entered the details on my profile when registering - will try again JJ

question..... as this is confusing me somewhat without more detailed pics so what we are doing is TOTALLY replacing the TT02 diff (4 bevelled gears) with the DF02 diff (3 bevelled gears) and then modifying the bevelled drive gear so it fits? struggling to find the parts bag for the housing - seem to come as separate parts with the casings being #0555104 and all this works with the TT02 high speed spur gear? AND, i'm assuming the front can remain plastic BUT there are enough parts in BagA to do both or have a whole spare diff?? oh - and i have the MS that has the alloy drive shaft and prop joints JJ

fan- -tastic the gear box mods were on my to do list (just researching it more) thank you lots JJ

god thats complicated haha! i remember my dynatech motor was the same.....all i knew was the battery died really quickly if fully rotated ha JJ

jason thats all excellent info i want fun - 50mph isn't essential the TT02B is currently running the 3300nimh and a firebolt 15Turn brushed and its fast but not quite there i have a 20T pinion on its way, yeahracing motor mount and a highspeed spur the speed passion is slightly tunable - thoughts?? JJ

rob - fab!! i've seen the combos and they also range from £40 to £200 .... aargh! i've seen the charger bag (fire protection i'm assuming) and modelsport has LiPo chargers from £10 I think the ESC has the low voltage cut off built in (maybe i'm wrong) JJ