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Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 8:33 am
by Josh1977
Hey Guys and Gal I just found a gutted but in great shape T4.2 at a garage sale and I was looking around for ideas on what brushless motor/speed control to put in it. I would like to get some really good speed out of it.
Re: Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 10:36 am
by Elkcycles
Are you looking to use it on a track and get good handling characteristics or just all out straight line speed?
Re: Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:55 pm
by Josh1977
Backyard racing I'm gonna build a track with some really long straights around 100 yards or more.
Re: Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:08 pm
by Frankentruck
Holy cow, my vision wouldn't be good enough for that long if a straight run! How many neighbors are letting you run the track through their back yards too?
Re: Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:54 pm
by Josh1977
Frankentruck wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:08 pm
Holy cow, my vision wouldn't be good enough for that long if a straight run! How many neighbors are letting you run the track through their back yards too?
I got several acres nearest neighbor is a mile away.
Re: Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 4:31 pm
by R6cowboy
Josh1977 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:54 pm
I got several acres nearest neighbor is a mile away.
Tell me you're in northern IL and I'll come help build it
Great truck though. I have five T4s, all different variations. My backyard basher (originally a T4.3, but very much modified) has a Hobbywing Max10 4000kv motor and esc, it's alotta fantasticness for that kinda thing. Has no problem going 55+mph (maybe 60) on 3s with 21T pinion and 78T spur, and 4.2" dia. tire (2.8" wheel). That setup with 3s is bit much for off-road (gets hot), but great with 2s, which hits 43mph with the 2s battery. That's nice for long straights.
So I'd suggest something in the 4000-4600kv or around 8.5-9.5 turn.
Re: Rc10 T4.2 set up question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:28 pm
by Josh1977
R6cowboy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 4:31 pm
Josh1977 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:54 pm
I got several acres nearest neighbor is a mile away.
Tell me you're in northern IL and I'll come help build it
Great truck though. I have five T4s, all different variations. My backyard basher (originally a T4.3, but very much modified) has a Hobbywing Max10 4000kv motor and esc, it's alotta fantasticness for that kinda thing. Has no problem going 55+mph (maybe 60) on 3s with 21T pinion and 78T spur, and 4.2" dia. tire (2.8" wheel). That setup with 3s is bit much for off-road (gets hot), but great with 2s, which hits 43mph with the 2s battery. That's nice for long straights.
So I'd suggest something in the 4000-4600kv or around 8.5-9.5 turn.
I'm in Knoxville tn, but thanks for the idea on setup