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scarletboa · 07:37 PM

the conclusion:

hobbycity lipos are fine for the MMM as long as you get one with enough of an amp rating for your rig. if you are running a buggy, a 100a constant rating or higher is recommended. if running a truggy or not so heavy MT, 125a or higher is recommended. if running IE, an extended savage flux with 7" tires that weighs 15lbs, 150a or higher is recommended.

all these ratings are for rigs geared for less than 50mph. for over 50mph, but less than 65mph, add 25-50a. for over 65mph, unless you are just doing a few speed runs, all i have to say is good luck

maxamps packs are more likely to cause problems than the zippy and turnigy packs. so, as long as you get a high enough rated battery, you should be fine.

edit: some people may be able to get away with smaller or lower rated packs. it all depends on their driving style. if you are just going to bash, you might not need huge c ratings, but if you are going to drive in tall grass, sand, gravel hills, or race it, you will need better packs.

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scarletboa RC-Monster Aluminum Offline Posts: 929 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV	12.06.2009, 07:33 PM the conclusion: hobbycity lipos are fine for the MMM as long as you get one with enough of an amp rating for your rig. if you are running a buggy, a 100a constant rating or higher is recommended. if running a truggy or not so heavy MT, 125a or higher is recommended. if running IE, an extended savage flux with 7" tires that weighs 15lbs, 150a or higher is recommended. all these ratings are for rigs geared for less than 50mph. for over 50mph, but less than 65mph, add 25-50a. for over 65mph, unless you are just doing a few speed runs, all i have to say is good luck maxamps packs are more likely to cause problems than the zippy and turnigy packs. so, as long as you get a high enough rated battery, you should be fine. edit: some people may be able to get away with smaller or lower rated packs. it all depends on their driving style. if you are just going to bash, you might not need huge c ratings, but if you are going to drive in tall grass, sand, gravel hills, or race it, you will need better packs. They say a good mechanic only needs 2 tools - WD40 & Duct tape. If it moves, and its not supposed to, duct tape. If it doesn't move, and its supposed to, WD40. Last edited by scarletboa; 12.06.2009 at 07:37 PM.