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lipomax · 02.03.2005, 01:46 AM

50 mph for emaxx ain't all that hard. Top speed has NOTHING to do with weight. Weight just means it'll take longer to get there. Top speed has everything to do with max power of batteries - NOT the motor you're running.

A puny little basic 4200 can push an emaxx beyond 45 mph on only 12 cells - I know, I've done it.

A monstrous lehner 2280 on 12 cells will only push it around 45 mph also. Why? Because 12 cells can only give out so much power continouosly.

14 cells could hit 50 mph, but only for a couple of speed runs. 16+ cells would be needed. IMO.

At 50 mph, you need to stiffen suspension, lower chassis, and get better high speed tires or duct tape the insides of the tires to prevent excessive ballooning. Stock tires actually spin truer for me than most ProLine tires that I've come across.

Lipos is an easy way to get to 50 mph w/o much mods. Lipos are much lighter and so easier on drivetrain. I'm going over 50 mph with my lipos and doing it over and over and over on the same charge. I'm getting huge run time, very little heat, and awesome response with my STOCK emaxx running lipos. BUT, you have to be VERY CAREFUL WITH LIPOS.

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lipomax RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 191 Join Date: Feb 2005	02.03.2005, 01:46 AM 50 mph for emaxx ain't all that hard. Top speed has NOTHING to do with weight. Weight just means it'll take longer to get there. Top speed has everything to do with max power of batteries - NOT the motor you're running. A puny little basic 4200 can push an emaxx beyond 45 mph on only 12 cells - I know, I've done it. A monstrous lehner 2280 on 12 cells will only push it around 45 mph also. Why? Because 12 cells can only give out so much power continouosly. 14 cells could hit 50 mph, but only for a couple of speed runs. 16+ cells would be needed. IMO. At 50 mph, you need to stiffen suspension, lower chassis, and get better high speed tires or duct tape the insides of the tires to prevent excessive ballooning. Stock tires actually spin truer for me than most ProLine tires that I've come across. Lipos is an easy way to get to 50 mph w/o much mods. Lipos are much lighter and so easier on drivetrain. I'm going over 50 mph with my lipos and doing it over and over and over on the same charge. I'm getting huge run time, very little heat, and awesome response with my STOCK emaxx running lipos. BUT, you have to be VERY CAREFUL WITH LIPOS.