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Finnster · 11.30.2006, 03:49 PM

I think 4S/ 8XL is a great way to go. I would make the suggestion to relook at the LIPO option, it does not have to be expensive, for example TrueRC has a very nice 2S2P 8000 mah pack for $75, so for a 4S it would be $150. If you compare the mAh/$ they are very comparable to NIMH cell, if not better. For example: Ib4200s from Maxamps.com cost $10/cell. To get the equiv capacity and (almost as much) performance of the 4s 8000 lipo pack, you would need 28 cells ( 2x 14cell packs), => $280. W/ lipos you will need a few accesories like balancers and a good lipo capable charger, but once you have them you are set.

the best is that you do not get (big) voltage drops under high loads, so the truck is punchier and has more power than the nominal voltage (14.8v) seems to suggest. On my packs I easily get 30 min of runtime, but in practice 45-1hr as I'm doing lots of different things (not just WOT everywhere.) Its really nice to just drive the truck for a long time and have the same level of power nearly start to finish.

Lastly, I'm not so keen on the Home Depot alu option for the mount. That grade alu tends to be quite weak and bends easily, not somethign you want in a motor mount. You are best of getting strong 6061 alu either locally or online.

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Finnster KillaHurtz Offline Posts: 2,958 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bucks Co, PA	11.30.2006, 03:49 PM I think 4S/ 8XL is a great way to go. I would make the suggestion to relook at the LIPO option, it does not have to be expensive, for example TrueRC has a very nice 2S2P 8000 mah pack for $75, so for a 4S it would be $150. If you compare the mAh/$ they are very comparable to NIMH cell, if not better. For example: Ib4200s from Maxamps.com cost $10/cell. To get the equiv capacity and (almost as much) performance of the 4s 8000 lipo pack, you would need 28 cells ( 2x 14cell packs), => $280. W/ lipos you will need a few accesories like balancers and a good lipo capable charger, but once you have them you are set. the best is that you do not get (big) voltage drops under high loads, so the truck is punchier and has more power than the nominal voltage (14.8v) seems to suggest. On my packs I easily get 30 min of runtime, but in practice 45-1hr as I'm doing lots of different things (not just WOT everywhere.) Its really nice to just drive the truck for a long time and have the same level of power nearly start to finish. Lastly, I'm not so keen on the Home Depot alu option for the mount. That grade alu tends to be quite weak and bends easily, not somethign you want in a motor mount. You are best of getting strong 6061 alu either locally or online.