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MetalMan · 02.25.2008, 09:02 PM

I think even a 4s could be a tight fit - the 4s 4800mah 20C pack in my Hyper 8 almost hits the body. If I pushed on the body slightly, it contacts the battery.

Even if you could get it to fit, 6s 5000mah Lipo would just be too much to use on a track, especially with an 8XL, IMO. I run a Neu 1512/2.5D (also about 2000 kv) on only 4s Lipo, and although it's geared for only ~35mph, it could easily be geared up for 40mph (which is plenty for many tracks). My point is, 4s is enough, and I wouldn't go any higher than 5s on a 2000 kv motor geared for 45mph.

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MetalMan RC-Monster Mod Offline Posts: 5,297 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal	02.25.2008, 09:02 PM I think even a 4s could be a tight fit - the 4s 4800mah 20C pack in my Hyper 8 almost hits the body. If I pushed on the body slightly, it contacts the battery. Even if you could get it to fit, 6s 5000mah Lipo would just be too much to use on a track, especially with an 8XL, IMO. I run a Neu 1512/2.5D (also about 2000 kv) on only 4s Lipo, and although it's geared for only ~35mph, it could easily be geared up for 40mph (which is plenty for many tracks). My point is, 4s is enough, and I wouldn't go any higher than 5s on a 2000 kv motor geared for 45mph. SH Z-Car, Custom Crawler, 8s Savage, 12s XTM XLB 1/7 buggy, 4wd 4-link rear/IFS Pro4 truck, Custom Hyper 10 Short Course, Belt-Drive Mammoth ST 1/8 truggy, 4s 17.5 MM Pro HPI Blitz