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BrianG · 03.01.2007, 11:11 PM

I agree with jhautz about the lipo thing somewhat. I have some now and am still paranoid about them, but I do think that the technology and understanding has advanced quite a bit since the horror stories. Some people have even tried to blow some by deliberate mischarging/running them over (yes, you CHC :)) and they puffed, but that's it. But, no matter what, the owner of the track sets the rules so that's that.

I would shoot for a 40mph top speed at the most, especially for track use. Consider a stock emaxx goes about 25mph IIRC, doubling the speed to 50 would just be insane, especially in a monster truck. And I don't even want to think about the damage from a crash at that speed! :) Anyway, 35-40mph would be much more attainable using regular cells, and you'll get better runtime since you won't need such a powerful system.

And the motors in the "motor selector" are all available here. :)

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	03.01.2007, 11:11 PM I agree with jhautz about the lipo thing somewhat. I have some now and am still paranoid about them, but I do think that the technology and understanding has advanced quite a bit since the horror stories. Some people have even tried to blow some by deliberate mischarging/running them over (yes, you CHC :)) and they puffed, but that's it. But, no matter what, the owner of the track sets the rules so that's that. I would shoot for a 40mph top speed at the most, especially for track use. Consider a stock emaxx goes about 25mph IIRC, doubling the speed to 50 would just be insane, especially in a monster truck. And I don't even want to think about the damage from a crash at that speed! :) Anyway, 35-40mph would be much more attainable using regular cells, and you'll get better runtime since you won't need such a powerful system. And the motors in the "motor selector" are all available here. :)