***__ The 1/8 Onroad Think-tank __***

[strodedawg]

i just got a nice used 960 08' with a ton of spare and decided to go either 4s or 5s and am not sure. have the speedpassion conversion and have a question. what about 2wd - ie.. remove the side belt and front oneway? less strain on the electronics, lighter and can mount the battery(ies) perpendicular to the chassis. i am thinking like a large 1/12th scale with an infinitely more adjustable front end. with 4s power it could be lighter and still handle well. i race 1/12th and they eat up touring cars. i admit the set-up would be crucial to making it handle well....bnut isn't that half the fun it would also be a cheaper set-up to run as it would less strain on everything and won't need those big packs. lmk what you think

[samwong]

Originally Posted by strodedawg

i just got a nice used 960 08' with a ton of spare and decided to go either 4s or 5s and ....... big packs. lmk what you think

I am also using the speedpassion kit... with only one 2nd gear... I found motor selection is very important... currently 2100kv x 5S Lipo... still safe-ride...

I estimate... 6S 2100kv with 45S/19P would give the same speed as 1/8 GP...

Originally Posted by samwong

I am also using the speedpassion kit... with only one 2nd gear... I found motor selection is very important... currently 2100kv x 5S Lipo... still safe-ride...

I estimate... 6S 2100kv with 45S/19P would give the same speed as 1/8 GP...

You got it sam! 6S with a 2100Kv. gives the same power as a quick gas 1/8th. I run a 2nd gear combo of 44S/20P (Pinions courtesy of Monster Mike) as this is what I run in my car.

I'm currently looking at changing my battery configuration to a 1200mAh 6S2P config. I believe I can make this all fit under the radio tray and have the pack slide out from one side. Now I just need to find some money