So the wheels slide when pushing the truck forward, but roll when pushing it backwards?

yep. that is exactly what they do.

Do you still have the two speed tranny? That sounds like the OWB doing its thing...

im not sure. been quite some time since i did any major work to the truck.

agreed, sounds like the owb. I have mine removed. the truck slides in both direction when pushed unless the surface is grippy. then it wil click click click and roll. I can't believe how hard it is to turn this motor over while powered off. compared to my mamba that spins freely it almost feels brushed with strong magnets.

The colors look awesome dude. And I want those rcm stickers ;). I didn't mean to scare you off 5S, I am just one of those lean to the side of caution guys in case, but if it's a griffin modded esc, I bet he tested 5S. My bud is running his on 3S and it goes good.

When I got my plettenberg I thought the motor was pooched it was so hard to turn.

Actually I'm glad you made me think twice. I would have been upset if I ordered 5s and it could not handle it. the only thing I need to get extra now is an external LVC. Artur said the MM will not function on 5s using built in lvc.

Just ordered a hyperion eos0610i charger, true rc 5s 8000mah lipo, battery bunker, and li-saver lvc for cars.

now the fun of waiting on the brown truck....

great build of the car, wanted to no what LVC and will you be able to run 5s with no modifications.
thanks for help

Thanks. When finished it will have an MMM when released. In the interim I'll be using a GriffinRu stage 1 modded MM with ubec and a car version li-saver from the rc-monster store.

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...rod=lisavercar

griffinru mm = toast :(
 

I got home, wired in the li-saver, plugged in a 2s lipo to check the system. it armed all worked well.

I plugged in my 5s pack, flipped the power switch on the MM and it smoked as soon as it armed. I didn't even get to pull the throttle.

back to a stock MM and 12 old nimh until my b-day @ the end of march...

oh wow that truly sucks.

yep. such is life. you play with fire you can get burned. I got burned. life would be no fun for me if I did not push limits, and I have always loved computer overclocking. an overclocked esc seemed fun to try.

on a positive note. i work with a group of electronics engineers. The lead engineer has asked me to bring the controller in to him to examine. he said if it is only fried fets and the pcb is intact that he can replaced the fets. here's hoping :D

just came back from the track with it. 12 nimh and a stock MM. For being underpowered it drove very well. plenty of torque for the jumps. just slow down the straight.

It was my 1st time ever at a track, I think it took the basher out of me. lol. not all, but I'm hooked.

sucks it was not on 5s, but soon enough. it will be a different experience on 5s.