[jpmatrix]

Hi nathan.

I have just completed building the mad monkey and transfered all my electronics from my madrat.

Comparing the two there is alot more space to fit the electronics in the mad monkey. I have a speed passion 2.0lrp and with the cooling fan it sits comfortably under the shell. You couldnt do it in the madrat without taking the fan off.

I also just bought a turnigy 5000mah 40c lipo and the measurements are exactly the same as you described. Its a snug fit but sits in nicely and there is a recess in the chassis to put lead /brass weights right were the battery sits without raising the battery pack. The wiring comes out the side of the pack so it pushes the body out a bit but its fine. I will get some pics up.

I also have 5000mah 20c lipo turnigy and fits in with loads of space. The battery leads come out the toop so fits in better.

I would go for the mad monkey mainly because there is much more space to lay the electronics in the chassis.

I use a 7.5t sp v2 motor and thats fast enough for me.



James


James