Jammin X-1 CR conversion build - RC-Monster Forums

Motoman · 12.24.2007, 01:41 AM

Well I finally installed the Gorillamaxx battery straps and the RCM receiver mount today. I really like the receiver mount, it makes for a really clean setup. I also just got the Li-Po packs I ordered. I ended up going with 2 Maxamps 2s2p 8000mah packs so I can use them in series on the CR and the E-Revo, and independently in my XXX-T MF2. So far I’m really pleased with the battery tray I made, the batteries seem very secure

. I took it out for a test run and all I can say is WOOOW!!

I mean I’ve seen 1/8 buggies on 4s in videos but until you see it in person you just can’t gauge how much power they have. Right now I have 20/46 gearing and it seems to be running about 45-50mph. The speed calculator says 53.67mph, how accurate do you guys think this is (I realize there are many factors that affect performance). I haven’t run a full battery through it yet so I don’t know how much run time I’ll be getting. I'll post some more pics once I finish tidying up all of the wires.

Motoman · 03.13.2008, 11:51 PM

I haven't updated this thread in a while, so I figured I'd fill you guys in. The batteries I ordered are great but in retrospect I probably would have been better off with a 5000mah or 6000mah instead of the 8000mah. They still work, but the body hits the top of the batteries. The good news is they work beautifully in the E-Revo I built a couple of months ago. So, I can use them in all of my trucks. I haven't gotten a chance to run it on the track yet, but I did run my E-Revo on the track and I'm happy to say that it will take on any truggy at the track and leave them eating roost

. One concern that I have right now is that one of the Gorillamaxx straps tore apart where the inside hole is. I didn't tear at the hole where it was bolted down. Is this common, or was it maybe a defective strap? I was surprised that it actually tore instead of the velcro comming apart. Maybe you guys can shed some light on this. Should I just buy a new one or does somebody make a stonger battery strap?

Anyway, other than the battery strap tearing I couldn't be happier.

Motoman · **Update: -** 05.09.2008, 04:33 PM

I'll soon be putting a mamba monster in my buggy and I plan on running it on 6s lipo. Probably the Flightpower 3700mah packs, with a 12XL on 16/46 gearing for about 40mph. Now I just have to wait for my ESC to get here.

What scale do you guys use? Where can I find a good digital scale? It would be nice to know the weight of my trucks and helicopters.