Batteries for new E-Maxx

[BP-Revo]

Well, I've been looking for a snow-ready basher for when I go to Mammoth to Ski (we go tons of times a year) and this truck seems like its gonna be it.

I was planning on using a pair of 2S lipo's in it, but the ones I have are the 30C FlightPower 4500's, which are coincidentally too long to fit in the molded battery trays, based on measurements from people who have the truck. Most agree that the tray is about 163mm long, while the FP's are 166mm long according to Tower, and my own measurements show between 165-166.

I could Dremel the chassis to make somes pace, but I'd rather not jeopardize its structural integrity and rigidity.

Anyway, I was looking for some high capacity packs which would fit. I also needed something that would be readily water resistant to match the other components of the truck (so I can run it in the snow, and other wet areas as they appear).

I remembered the Neu 2S Hard-cased ones, and from what I can tell by the pictures, a couple dabs of silicon where the wires exit should make them all but water ready. I will probably take a small balloon or piece or saran wrap over the balancing tap as well.

The best thing is that, from what I hear, these packs are amazing, so I will have no problem using them in my G2R without any drop in performance compared to my 30C FP packs.

What do you guys think? Plus, at $95 a pack they are a excellent price.