Now before you say anything, I know I'm insane...

[Dagger Thrasher]

Thanks guys. Admittedly I didn't really think about runtimes, they would be pretty bad wouldn't they on only one set of batts. Mike, ok you've won me over, I'll stick with the 8S setup!

As for LiPos, well I have thought about them, but there are two problems: one is that the custom chassis I'm getting cut is only designed to accept normal NiMh stick packs (there were designing probs with side x side or LiPo-shaped packs fitting), and secondly, LiPos kinda confuse me. All this about the various discharge rates measured in "C" (no idea what that means, lol) is the main prob. Other than that I'm worried they could be easily damaged from debris and such, given the chassis' design. And then there's the expense! I'm sure they are a great type of batt, from what I've heard, but I don't think I 'd be able to really use them in CF...good suggestion tho. If I could, I'd use them.

Now I know I keep going on about this BL setup, but one day it WILL happen, lol! There are just no jobs around, and I need to get one. Haven't had a job for months. Anyhoo, thanks for your help everyone!