Can a smaller pinion gear make your crawler better?

[@craigseary2368]

i run smaller pinions on all my trucks, makes such a big difference to the low speed control

[@oldironsfury]

The problem with this video is Ecto has tempted me since it’s release 😉👍👍

[@scotthatfield9984]

Your really making me want to get one I’m loving how little ur having to do to get it to perform

[@MRfoxracing32]

I'm thoroughly impressed

[@HazardSports]

A M A Z I N G climb at the end !!!!

[@gitan1048]

Unbelivelable your such a pilot

[@ExocagedRC]

Thanks

[@keithcerce8445]

Hell yeah !!! I am really digging that truck.

[@ExocagedRC]

Me too

[@benlait3696]

Something quite satisfying about that tyre rub on lexan sound. Now just waiting for the Ecto body to be available so I can put it on my Gatekeeper.

[@vwagon5566]

Hey Ben, you're spot on, it's almost "sensuality inducing". I'm really sorry to bug you about it.

[@teamsargentrc6399]

Awesome Huge difference. Very nice...

[@gonncalomariamonteiro4176]

No brass, dsm, dig or any fancy stuff...even the foams are not aerospace grade, and ECTO is spectacular! Never considered (or thought) changing the pinion gear. This hack is one of the best kept "secrets" I've seen...and the result is mind boggling! You should write a book man! Cheers

[@gonncalomariamonteiro4176]

@@brokenmember1658 for some, this is not innate...

[@jonthomas8487]

@@brokenmember1658 exactly.

[@loum7008]

Ended up going with a 9T on my TRX4 Sport AND the 2 speed conversion. Ultimate control (crawlmaster sport 15T) and plenty of wheel speed for some pop.

[@shafiqjan1474]

Been viewing all your ecto videos lately. Got a Gatekeeper kit, the ecto body and a crapload of upgrade pieces. My sticky local rocks love that low gearing goodness. 👍😈👤

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Awesome video buddy

[@local24_]

Loving the new intros, Joe!

[@jettthomas9453]

here is some more support exo! I was trying to post a link to the rock pirates website the got new ecto sliders that look 👍

[@BrentTheGent1]

I still have a 1080 in use that is around 5 years old and still going good.

[@travissouerdike1335]

Motor up and gear down. I've gone up to a 60t spur gear and down to an 11t pinion to tame the 3300kv puller pro in my custom Wraith build. Great control and still has awesome punch

[@HolmesHobbies]

Volt up, gear down! Small pinion is always better!

[@jefflakso]

I just built mine with 550 15t running a 13t pinion. Nice and slow.

[@charlesharvey848]

Nice!!! I hope you haven't forgot about the Danchee budget build looking to seeing how the Danchee turns out!! ( since I have one )

[@robbrcnstuff4220]

Yes 👍 👍

[@USERNAMEBIRD]

Cool video, informative as usual, I to run a 1080, GT5 and small pinion on my rig, nice to see were using a similar set up, I know I'm on the right track now haha.

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Not sure how many subs or viewers you get from the UK ( I hope its a good number?) as the crawling scene is nothing like as big as it is in the USA, but your channel is one of the ones I always come to on this subject. Yeah for sure, as someone who has come to r/c crawling from r/c buggy racing, the choice of pinion/spur has always been crucial to performance and this video proves just what a massive difference it can make. Nice work!

[@517rctrailcrawling]

Very informative 👌

[@rc-daily]

With the exception of the ryft I always drop a few teeth on the pinion. It always helps tremendously. But I generally run 2500kv+ motors so I have plenty of room for gear changes. You need to up the over/under drive! That would help with the crack too!

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

good video, i recently did this on my Ford F-150, i had been running a 19T for wheel speed but decided bottom end was better

[@akceller8]

Another great vid, I love that you have an Element now. Have you done a vid on your 1080 settings or could you share them in the description please.

[@malky525]

Mines been on pre order for awile now. Also waiting on scx10 2 builders kit and gspeed v3. 11t pinion and 1080 waiting for ecto install.👍👍

[@sik05civic]

I forget if I swapped to a smaller pinion or not but I put in a 550 HH CMS 5 slot 10T motor in my trailrunner with a hw1080 and that things barely a little faster than a fast walking speed… but that reedy 540 16T wasn’t enough for my needs. Now it’s awesome :)

[@HL-OOI]

Smaller also more torque when punch..I need those sliders for my power wagon body shell..😁

[@LRCR]

Nice Easy Mod's and Won't break the bank either 💯 Thanks again for the information and link's Joe 😁👉 I've been eyeing the Ecto since it's induction ...hmmm... ✌🤠👍 HFLPRCing 👍😎👍 AOAH 🌟 RCF4L 🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy Brother

[@jameslyons1978]

Just rebuilding mine, good starting point for sure these. Wish it had really been a Gatekeeper with a legal body from a plastics and ball.end point of view..

[@indybama80]

Its like a total different truck. I was kinda on the fence with sway bar on that truck. But it still articulates pretty good

[@vwagon5566]

Absolutely correct, pinion gears make a real difference especially with the Element Ecto

[@faubertshawn6319]

Love the vidéo😁😁😁

[@TerraQuestRC]

I find myself usually going 9-11, if I need more speed.. you know the rule. Volt up, but I usually just go to a faster motor.

[@rc-daily]

I want to try a side winder 4 as a brushed controller. I think it would be even better than a 1080!

[@CasperRc81]

Seems their 16t five slot 540 can would be better suited. Thinking they were trying to hybrid it into a crawler and koh type rig.

[@petrelboats7408]

Hi , what spur gear do you recommended for axial Capra for better torque ?

[@ExocagedRC]

Stock one. Just gear down as much as possible. 11t fits easy. 9t with some trimming

[@La_motavation]

I run a 10t with 3gear trans, 83t 32p pinion, and Capra axles It has incredible torque

[@ExocagedRC]

I bet it does!

[@chrispalusak7725]

Whats the thing with horizion hobbys backorders that seems that there pretty often. That there parts are backordered And they stay like that for weeks or even months.

[@miguelf.8935]

What pinion gear should i run on my rgt with element transmission and quicrun 2in1 hb 1200kv??

[@LevelCyclery]

i can see the antiroll bar does help alot at the cliffhanger....ecto really nail it..i dont think trx4 can do that.

[@jimlayhey1965]

i put revolver in mine with stock pinion what a difference

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I’ve got an 1800kv revolver and a silencer esc to try out.

[@dezertdestroyer7782]

Should I run a 3s rather then my 2s? Also I’m running stock gears I think.. should I go with a smaller pinion then the 14 stock one ?

[@timvanasen6711]

I use smaller pinions in all my rigs too I like the added wheel speed great video Joe thank's 😉👍

[@WillB.6759]

So the stock receiver is 7.4v capable?

[@edp9517]

What pinion gear ⚙️ should I run on my Capra ?? running a quicrun 2in1 hobbywing 1800kv

[@ExocagedRC]

11t

[@taunusbasherandracer6793]

What Kind of Punch to make on your 1080 ?

[@ExocagedRC]

Turned up to 9 I think. It’s maxed

[@carlbModels]

good info. Body rub is like fingernails on a school board... 🤭👍🍺🇬🇧

[@jspeedrc]

Oui un petit pignon donne parfois des bon résultats,, sur un sx10 2 j'avais testé 8t /70t avec un moteur brushed 45t,, c'était cool, tres souple

[@R3DB3ARD92]

New to RC... in your setup are you running 11.1v or 7.4v?

[@ExocagedRC]

11.1v or 3S

[@R3DB3ARD92]

@@ExocagedRC thank you! Seeing your recent videos encouraged me to buy this truck. I like how simple it looks to work on

[@michaeldeering798]

I always end up swapping for a 9-11 tooth on my crawlers, I prefer precision.

[@Paul0088]

Change the motor for higher wind

[@brianonthego]

Climbs very well.

[@Spagyr]

I don't know can it

[@mattwarton3437]

So small pinion = wider range