Is it worth it to upgrade the motor and esc? Could the hull handle the extra power? If so what would be a good motor to get? I already have a seaking180 esc. Thanks
Upgrade motor and esc?
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The problem is not hull design, it is crash survival. RTRs are built to a price point and to get there hulls are just strong enough to handle stock speeds. They seem okay up to around 45 mph but over that most will sustain considerable damage in a flip or crash. Cutting out the inner tub and lining the hull with carbon fiber will help a lot. Mine is so modded and with a PB 1800 Kv motor and m445 hits 45 mph in our race water. Any faster and finishing becomes a problem.
If you want higher speeds the Castle 1515/1Y or similar motor will give all the hull can handle. The SK180 is plenty, an m645 will achieve 60s if you can keep the boat on the water. An m445 would be more conservative to start.
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The problem is not hull design, it is crash survival. RTRs are built to a price point and to get there hulls are just strong enough to handle stock speeds. They seem okay up to around 45 mph but over that most will sustain considerable damage in a flip or crash. Cutting out the inner tub and lining the hull with carbon fiber will help a lot. Mine is so modded and with a PB 1800 Kv motor and m445 hits 45 mph in our race water. Any faster and finishing becomes a problem.
If you want higher speeds the Castle 1515/1Y or similar motor will give all the hull can handle. The SK180 is plenty, an m645 will achieve 60s if you can keep the boat on the water. An m445 would be more conservative to start.
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In this boat, I recommend that 6S should be used to reduce amp draw and increase run time, not substantially increase speed. With the right motor 4S can push that hull too fast as it is. Setup and tuning can add speed while reducing amp draw and heat with your current setup. Depending on your motor and cells, the m645 may be too big and is slowing the boat down.
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In this boat, I recommend that 6S should be used to reduce amp draw and increase run time, not substantially increase speed. With the right motor 4S can push that hull too fast as it is. Setup and tuning can add speed while reducing amp draw and heat with your current setup. Depending on your motor and cells, the m645 may be too big and is slowing the boat down.
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