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**Dual BL on a single Lipo? -** 07.13.2008, 08:50 PM

Hey guys, great board here! I have been lurking for some time waiting for the right question to ask and i finally have one.

I have a ClodBuster that I have setup for racing with a new setup for our club, dual Sidewinder 4600's! The thing moves really well and the power I am achieving with this setup is great but the weight of 12 cells (two 6 cells run in parallel) is an issue. Im looking at the possibility of running a single lipo in the truck to lessen the weight but is there a pack out there that can handle the draw of two motors like this? Im still new to the lipo scene so Im not sure what direction to take. Im not looking for crazy runtimes. The longest the truck will need to run is during the 4 minute lap racing its setup to run in. Im also not looking for a rocket ship.. the performance on 7.2 per motor is perfect I just need to shed a few pounds. So a 7.4 pack is definitely in order.

Will something like a Maxamps 2s 8000Mah pack would be my best bet? Or is it not enough to power the 2 motors? Also could it be too much.. would I be fine with something like a 2s 6000 pack?

Any input here would be awesome. Im trying to get this badboy setup for its first event this upcoming August.

Some pics of the setup as of now:

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Blocker Guest Posts: n/a	Dual BL on a single Lipo? - 07.13.2008, 08:50 PM Hey guys, great board here! I have been lurking for some time waiting for the right question to ask and i finally have one. I have a ClodBuster that I have setup for racing with a new setup for our club, dual Sidewinder 4600's! The thing moves really well and the power I am achieving with this setup is great but the weight of 12 cells (two 6 cells run in parallel) is an issue. Im looking at the possibility of running a single lipo in the truck to lessen the weight but is there a pack out there that can handle the draw of two motors like this? Im still new to the lipo scene so Im not sure what direction to take. Im not looking for crazy runtimes. The longest the truck will need to run is during the 4 minute lap racing its setup to run in. Im also not looking for a rocket ship.. the performance on 7.2 per motor is perfect I just need to shed a few pounds. So a 7.4 pack is definitely in order. Will something like a Maxamps 2s 8000Mah pack would be my best bet? Or is it not enough to power the 2 motors? Also could it be too much.. would I be fine with something like a 2s 6000 pack? Any input here would be awesome. Im trying to get this badboy setup for its first event this upcoming August. Some pics of the setup as of now: