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squeeforever · 05.23.2006, 02:49 PM

Yes, chances are it will be harder on your batteries but with a fast brushless setup chances are you will be pretty easy on it since you will have all that power. I get 40ish mph with my 10xl and high gearing (20/51) on 14 cells and its a BEAST. Its PLENTY for a track and I figured that its gonna be lighter and have slightly more voltage probably. Maybe 5S if you want more than enough power plus it will run more efficiently. Either way, you'll be surprised as to how fast a 10XL on 14 cells or 4S lipo is. One main advantage to 4S though is less weight.

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squeeforever RC-Monster Mod Offline Posts: 6,254 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Baton Rouge	05.23.2006, 02:49 PM Yes, chances are it will be harder on your batteries but with a fast brushless setup chances are you will be pretty easy on it since you will have all that power. I get 40ish mph with my 10xl and high gearing (20/51) on 14 cells and its a BEAST. Its PLENTY for a track and I figured that its gonna be lighter and have slightly more voltage probably. Maybe 5S if you want more than enough power plus it will run more efficiently. Either way, you'll be surprised as to how fast a 10XL on 14 cells or 4S lipo is. One main advantage to 4S though is less weight.