Few questions about the Truggies... - RC-Monster Forums

HummerMan · **Few questions about the Truggies... -** 11.01.2007, 12:28 AM

I currently own a BL/Lipo Rustler. But would like to step it up a notch... Truggies? I have a few questions though. What kind of runtimes/speeds are you guys pulling? My base truck would be a 5T hands down... I see that there will be a mount released here soon. What size batteries are you guys running, or recommend? What about the driveline durability since there is no slipper? Motor/ESC combo? Thanks guys!

brushlessboy16 · 11.01.2007, 07:38 AM

Ther is a whole thread on setups and runtimes, it depends on driving style and battery mah.

as for a motor ther is the semi-cheap-econo-sorta way is a
Feigao xl, a mm and 4s liipo

or the lighten-you-pocket-quick sorta way

a nue motor, a mgm or quark esc and 6s+ lipo

HummerMan · 11.01.2007, 11:33 AM

How much is the Nue/Quark combo? LOL

tallyram · 11.01.2007, 12:14 PM

don't waste time on the quark! get a mgm and a neu. the quark will burn on 5s and won't even work on 6s. personally i would use 4s or 5s flightpower lipos so that longevity isn't an issue. the higher voltage you run the more efficiently your system will run! i think 5s should be the limit though, plenty of runtime and plenty of power. i am having great results with a 1515 2.5d on flightpower 5s 25c packs, everything stays cool!

t-maxxracer32 · 11.01.2007, 01:13 PM

ya im going to say 6s is not for racing. more for showing off the power.

HummerMan · 11.01.2007, 03:31 PM

What are the advantages of the Flightpower Lipos over MaxAmps? I have used MaxAmps in the past and they have treated me well.

gixxer · 11.01.2007, 04:42 PM

they hold there voltage better under load.

tallyram · 11.01.2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HummerMan

What are the advantages of the Flightpower Lipos over MaxAmps? I have used MaxAmps in the past and they have treated me well.

any way you compare them, flightpower will come out on top! also, flightpower's c-ratings are true. maxamps are a little sketchy on their c-ratings making you think they are up to the task. when they puff you'll know why they are such a good deal!

BrianG · 11.01.2007, 08:51 PM

However, if you're after a HV setup, the C rating doesn't mean as much since you're not pulling as much current to get a given wattage that you would at lower voltage.

HummerMan · 11.01.2007, 09:07 PM

I have been hearing a lot about people running clutch bells/clutches in their 1/8s is this something that is recommended?

squeeforever · 11.01.2007, 09:44 PM

No. I would avoid a clutch setup at all cost...

HummerMan · 11.01.2007, 09:50 PM

Plastic "spur" gear on the center diff? Whats the weak link?

tallyram · 11.01.2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

However, if you're after a HV setup, the C rating doesn't mean as much since you're not pulling as much current to get a given wattage that you would at lower voltage.

thats true, but i don't think anything over 5s is necessary in a truggy, power or weight wise.