m8/7.1 combo...how do i get punch?

[AssociatedRacer]

I have a m8 radio and a LRP 7.1, i want to know how i could get the most punch possible for stock... thnx

[synapse75]

what is it in?
what do you run on?

i believe running the jumper pot open will yield the most punch.. but thats not always the best..

punch comes down to how good your batteries and charger are.. and how well your motor and gear ratio are tuned..

as for the ESC if you are concerned that is your bottle neck.. sell it and get a V12

or, if you really like LRP.. their SR has quite a bit more punch than the regular 7.1 for stock class

[AssociatedRacer]

I am running stock onroad(tc3)...i have a Activator Charger(don't know if i should keep it)....3000SMH and some 2400 sanyos...

[synapse75]

what motor, brushes, springs are you running..

[synapse75]

yeah.. ppl will tell you this charger is the best, or that..

i say you should atleast find one that allows u to adjust peak threshold..

my fav is the integy 16x5

[AssociatedRacer]

change of plans...running stock buggy....mvp plus with stock brushes/springs....Plan on getting a millenium pro...

[synapse75]

greenmachine with heavy springs on both sides and serated high silver brushes is about the best combination for punch...

on the buggy front.. smoothness is more important than punch..

[AssociatedRacer]

greenmachines for punch?:confused: dont you have it backwards...its p2k that has punch..

[synapse75]

no..
you will find on a dyno the greenmachine has more punch..
the armature in the GM3 is taller than the p2k and will make more power..

even on the track, if you run them back to back, its usually pretty obvious the GM makes more power..

[AssociatedRacer]

then if all the offroad guys need torq...whey do they run p2k? GM3 has higher revs....for larger tracks...while p2k is used for tight tracks where you need the torq out of hte corners...