So how will you be using your mamba monster?

[tc3_racer_001]

hyper 8.5 PRO... dunno what motor (need some help here!!) or what batteries (definately a123, or similar, due to high charge rates (only need one set for racing, rather than a 2 + lipo sets) and rebustness...

any suggestions, thinking 5s1p, but will that give me the speed and or current draw and runtime for a 6 minute race, or will i NEED a 2p setup... which id really like to avoid due to the expense and weight esp... 350g total of batteries would be a great improvement on 14 nimh cells (to get the same voltage) (900g+!)

i havent brought anything, on a low budget, prolly have 1500 total to play around with... got a Tx and Rx, as well as the rolling chassis.. the mount will be customed, so no need for that...

realisically, what should i get... would 6S1p with low gearing (just need it to keep up with the buggies on the straight, so between 35-40mph, with a 6minute runtime... is this EVEN REALISTIC?
or 5s or would it even be possible on 4s?
i dont have a charger yet, and i only got a 30A power supply, not buying anything bigger just yet (dont have the $$$)

im looking at the hyperion range, esp when i could charge and balance a 6s pack at a solid 10A for only 170 bucks. (which would give me approx 15 minute recharge, or less)

the only concern (reason id go with 6s) is the current draw. with only 2.3aH, and a 20C rating, that only allows for a 43A constant discharge rate... i dont see any way of this working well without a low amp draw system.

just looking for suggestions for voltage, charger, and motor (ill be getting the MM, is waiting for the combo an option, will there be any motors available with the right kv ratings?... 2000kv seems about right)

all while keeping within $1500.


sorry for the long post, but heres where u guys seem to know heaps, and its active...

ryan