[RC-Monster Mike]

Wow, that track/course looks pretty difficult! Fun, too! We call that battery device an equalizer here(or simply a discharge tray). Nimh batteries don't need to discharged often like the Nicads. I never cycle mine actually. That course looks like it definately favors throttle control over speed. I am hoping the new stuff I get in will function well in that type of environment (combination of great low speed throttle control and high speed capability). Time will tell. Great looking maxx, by the way. I love the old Toyota crawlers (real ones).