Oh #%@!! What did I do to my SMC Lipos?

[lincpimp]

Well, I have run alot of 4s setups, with many different escs and batteries and motors. My experience is that 4s setups run hotter, and just do not have the punch/voltage reserve that a 5s setup does. Now 6s with a lower kv motor is even better.

I really do not care what some mgm manual says, or how many people successfully run 4s setups in heavy vehicles. Just cause it works does not mean it is optimum or the best that can be done. I have run enough combos to know what works. If you have the option to run higher voltage do it. You will not be disappointed.

[_paralyzed_]

6s geared for 60 will be at the limit and potentially break stuff.

6s geared for 45 will run cool and reliably.

4s is too little IMO for monster trucks.

As far as batteries puffing and parts breaking, that's just part of the hobby. If your going to beat on a truck its going to break and have failures. Nothing is invincible no matter how much money you throw at it.

[fastbaja5b]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

6s geared for 60 will be at the limit and potentially break stuff.

6s geared for 45 will run cool and reliably.

4s is too little IMO for monster trucks.

As far as batteries puffing and parts breaking, that's just part of the hobby. If your going to beat on a truck its going to break and have failures. Nothing is invincible no matter how much money you throw at it.

I disagree, just read how many MMM's have s#at themselves on 5s/6s whether it be geared for 45mph or 60mph

Are we just making excuses for lemons?