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hockeyman
03-29-2006, 12:45 AM
OK you guys, i have been thinking about getting a brushless system for my rustler so what system would be the best and would i need to change the gearing.

This will help alot thanks!

Ps. about how fast will it go thanks

backwoodsracing
03-29-2006, 05:23 PM
you are better off buying a better truck or upgrade the rustler with bearings first bushing will only slow you down

DynoMoHum
03-30-2006, 11:52 AM
Brushless will not nessasarly make you go any faster. Depending on what you had in it before, and what brushless motor/system you put in it. A good start would likely be the Novak 5800 motor. If your on a buget the Novak SS system/controler is fine. If you want better, then go for the GTB controler. If you put one of the faster motors in it... you may wind up breaking more parts.

a 5800kv motor should be about as fast as a 15 turn or so... You will have to gear up further then you would with a brushed motor though.

The only real advantages to brushless are... less motor maintainence and more effcient use of electrical power. A good brushed motor can be just as fast as most brushless motors... untill the brushes wear out, or your battery drains.