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Old 07-13-2021, 05:17 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
OP wasn't kidding at Permalink #10. We're discussing amongst ourselves.

That said my Lexus axle has 6.78 to 1 reduction and it's capable of 10K RPM. 8 to 1 on a 5K RPM capable motor might be a problem-o.
As previously stated no big loss,
I believe this guy had a similar reaction on diyelectriccar

8:1 ratio with ??? Big tires and a 12kRpm + leaf motor would not be rpm limited
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