MAC76

My Mrs got me an RC car for christmas and the need for speed has already got me and i'm in the market for modding
If I change the gear set from 10.4:1 to 8.67:1 what benefit will i get? i.e will i get a better top end or faster acceleration?
Not sure on all this gearing thing

DMC12

Reducing the gear ratio (using a larger pinion gear) will increase your top speed, but reduce acceleration. If it's electric it will also reduce your run time.

What did you get?

ALi-B

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Electric or nitro?

New To Scoob

Smaller pinion will increase acceleration as will bigger spur gear.
Bigger pinion will increase top end as will smaller spur gear.
What out on gearing though as you can end up damaging motors etc due to overheating.
Not totally true DMC, you can get longer run time if you know how to drive it properly

John

MAC76

nitro Its a Tamiya something or other with a 2.1cc FS12-SS Engine

New To Scoob

You might find there is an optional 2-speed gearbox for that car.

John.

MAC76

The bit i am looking at is a Tamyia hop up gear set but it does not tell you the benefit

MAC76

Ok just had a look, its an XBG Subaru with a TGS chassis I have bought the upgrade roller bearing kit and the gear set
Anything else i can do to make it quicker?

robby

you can buy K+N filters, race tuned exhaust pipes, better tyres for better handling, race fuel
When i had mine i wanted but never got around to buying an electric starter - less hastle

MAC76

Looks like i will be making a trip to a model shop tomorrow then

robby

try either www.modelsport.co.uk or www.morleymodels.co.uk