08-29-2005, 12:04 PM
It's not that you gain top end by taking out the reverse, optidrive, mini servo, E-Z Start, stock tires, rods, hinge pins etc. it's all about how fast you get to that top speed without all that junk.
Lighter is faster off the line. Of course once lightened one could change gearing and get a faster top speed if that's your goal. I ran a borrowed 2.5r in my 8.5lb. Carbon Fiber chassised Revo yesterday with a high flow exhaust and I was pleasently surprised at the performance. I haven't driven a 2.5r powered truck in a long time but it's good on a loose track.
Lighter is faster off the line. Of course once lightened one could change gearing and get a faster top speed if that's your goal. I ran a borrowed 2.5r in my 8.5lb. Carbon Fiber chassised Revo yesterday with a high flow exhaust and I was pleasently surprised at the performance. I haven't driven a 2.5r powered truck in a long time but it's good on a loose track.