I like the new setup... It handles pretty damn good and absorbs bumps well. I might try the lighter springs just to see how it will ride but so far i like the way its setup now.

-1- Anyone run NiMH in there E-Revo?
-2- If so, do your batteries get SUPER hot?
-3- If not, why the hell are mine so hot after a hard bashing?
-4- Is something wrong?

How hot are they getting? I'd get some good Zippy Flightmax packs and never look back. You won't regret it. NiMH can hardly keep up with a brushed system, much less a brushless when you make the jump, so LiPo should probably be the first thing you do.

Hot enough i cant hold them in my hands.

Believe me i'm ready for some lipo's!
I'm thinking 2s 5000mAh packs would suit me well.

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=8578

I run two 7.2V 3000maH using stock erevo with 62t spur and for 10mins of run time my battery temps are close to 150, where as you cna pick them up, but not handle them for more then a few seconds.

I'm going to borrow a lazer temp thing tomorrow and see how hot mine are actually getting.

I believe the gearing is stock on my E-Revo... I need to find out.

I know the spur gear has the tooth count molded onto it, as for the pinnion no idea.

Try gearing down slightly. Are the motors getting hot as well?

Nope, the motors stay cool. Just the batteries are what get hot.

But the stock gearing should be fine.. I think.
I'll see what kind of temps they get tomorrow.

You need to gear up I believe. Its been a while for me when it comes to brushed...

Make up your mind! hahahah :lol:

I honestly dont see the brushed motors staying to long haha..
Considering that, do you think i should stick with the 2x 2s lipos, or should i step it up a notch?

I guess it depends on your charger. 6S would be nice...

What do you think?

2x 3s 5Ah - for 22.2/5ah
or
2x 6s 5Ah - for 22.2/10ah


My charger is a Hyperion EOS0606i AC/DC Balance Charger

* Charges NIMH, NICD, Lipo & A123
* Comes with Integrated LBA Balancer
* Also includes Hyperion 2S-6S Multi-Adapter
* 1-14 NIMH-NICD, 1-6 Lipo, 1-6 A123 cells
* Up to 6 amp charge rate
* 11-15V DC or 110-240V AC
* Comes with a data port
* 50 watt max(not great for high-capacity 4S-6S packs)
* Lipo Storage mode(Allows fast and simple discharge to 60% capacity for proper storage voltage which equals longer battery life)

What kind of capacity Lipo can 50watts handle?

hi,
is it possible to use lipo batteries with brushed motors? the titan 550 motors in the e-revo for example.

HPITraxx - there are a few UK members here and some good stickies to read. I'll pm you a complete 1.8th scale brushless conversion guide...

http://rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19747

Much rc'ing around Salisbury?

PS Short answer yes - I do on my crawlers but you need an esc with a lipo cutoff or use an external one...

do the stock e-revo esc's have lipo cut off?