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rchippie · 10:05 PM

Since this thread was started for the VE8 i will post here . LOOK what i got today . Cornolio I hope you dont mind me posting this here . I figured since you have a good thread about this car here . We could keep all the talk about the VE8 in one place . For those who have the VE8 what is there flightmax hard case lipoe that will fit ?.

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I read somewere up to 150mm i think . I know the thunderpower 4s 500- HC fits . But they are not as wide as the flightmax . I just measured the tray. I got the following 140mmx 49mm. But there is small bumps that can be fieled out to get a 50mm width pack. So depending how accurete the flightmaxx measurments are .

Here are the first pics.

12.29.2009, 10:07 PM

You are correct, you a pack 140X50 and under to fit the Ve8. I recently got one myself and just finished putting it together today, no picks yet though.

here is a list of other packs that fit along with some hobby city lipos (and others of course), got this off of RCTech.

HYPERION
G3 CX 4000 MAH 4S 14.8V 25C/45C

G3 CX 5000 MAH 4S 14.8V 25C/45C

G3 VX 4200 MAH 4S 14.8V 35C/65C

THUNDER POWER
Hardcase Li-Polymer Battery 40C (14.8V/4200mAh)

Hardcase Li-Polymer Battery 40C (14.8V/5000mAh)

SMC
5400mAh/40C+/4S/14.8V Soft Case

5200mAh/50C/4S/14.8V Hard Case

PRO-MATCHED
5100mAh/40C/4S/14.8V Hard Case

REEDY
5000mAh/40C/4S/14.8V Hard Case

Hope it helps, I can't wait to get mine on the track, I'll post up some picks when my bro brings my new lid on the weekend.

rchippie · 12.29.2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FastXR

You are correct, you a pack 140X50 and under to fit the Ve8. I recently got one myself and just finished putting it together today, no picks yet though.

here is a list of other packs that fit along with some hobby city lipos (and others of course), got this off of RCTech.

HYPERION
G3 CX 4000 MAH 4S 14.8V 25C/45C

G3 CX 5000 MAH 4S 14.8V 25C/45C

G3 VX 4200 MAH 4S 14.8V 35C/65C

THUNDER POWER
Hardcase Li-Polymer Battery 40C (14.8V/4200mAh)

Hardcase Li-Polymer Battery 40C (14.8V/5000mAh)

SMC
5400mAh/40C+/4S/14.8V Soft Case

5200mAh/50C/4S/14.8V Hard Case

PRO-MATCHED
5100mAh/40C/4S/14.8V Hard Case

REEDY
5000mAh/40C/4S/14.8V Hard Case

Hope it helps, I can't wait to get mine on the track, I'll post up some picks when my bro brings my new lid on the weekend.

Thats great thank very much

. I dont see any hobby city battery's listed .

12.29.2009, 11:20 PM

No problem guys, I can't take any credit just plagiarized another site LOL

Sorry there was no listing for H/C lipos that fit. but if you stick in the dimensions listed (140mmx50mm) you should be good, use the handy lipo filter function for the # of cells you want and it will give you a nice list, just look thru for one that fits. Failing that have a look at the ve8 thread on RCTech someone probably lists one that fits. Good luck.

Im going the 6s with a 1400kv tekin and MMP myself it should be a really efficient setup and have great run times.

rchippie · **More pics -** 12.30.2009, 12:25 AM

Here are some more pics . Thats it for tonight . I will post the rest tommorow .

rchippie · 12.30.2009, 11:14 PM

Here is some more pics for those that are interested .

12.29.2009, 10:40 PM

Ya thanks FastXR! Great info!

bdebde · 12.29.2009, 11:17 PM

Hyperion 2950vx, 3300vx and 3300cx should work as well, especially if going 5s or 6s.

09:39 AM

Somehow those look very familiar...

Did you guys figure out what the little tabs with 2 holes each on the back side of the rear hubs are for?

bdebde · 12.31.2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FastXR

Somehow those look very familiar...

Did you guys figure out what the little tabs with 2 holes each on the back side of the rear hubs are for?

I was told they are for wheel scrapers, used in muddy conditions so dirt wont build up on inside of the wheel.

rchippie · 08:24 PM

Thats exactly what those two holes on the RR knuckles are for . Here are the rest of the build pics for those that are interested . The tires are proline calibers, in m3 compound .

rchippie · 12.31.2009, 08:26 PM

Guys after reading about the ve8 chassis breaking up Fr & looking at mine that i just built . I think i may have come up with a idea to help strengthen the FR end . This is the idea i came up with . I was thinking 2mm or 3mm aluminum would work fine. Right know it's just masking tape to show what it would look like . It would double as a brace & skid pad . As you can see it would cover the seem were the FR plate & chassis are connected . The black line is there just to show were the slight bend would be . I would like to know what everyone's thoughts are on my idea ?.

12.31.2009, 09:06 PM

Hot bodies does sell front and rear skid plates.Maybe they could provide some strengthening

bdebde · 01.01.2010, 07:03 PM

There have been at least 5 Ve8's at the local track, including mine; 4 of those 5 have all broke the rear skid, including mine, and never a single front. I got the aluminum skids for mine; much better than the plastic ones. But, your idea would certainly beef up the front end! IMO just get the aluminum upgrade ones when the plastic ones break.

rchippie · 01.01.2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bdebde

There have been at least 5 Ve8's at the local track, including mine; 4 of those 5 have all broke the rear skid, including mine, and never a single front. I got the aluminum skids for mine; much better than the plastic ones. But, your idea would certainly beef up the front end! IMO just get the aluminum upgrade ones when the plastic ones break.

I diffenitly plan on getting the AL skids . This was just a idea i came up with to help .