X6 SQ saddle pack mod

[Mash Potato]

Just got myself an X6 to have a go at 2WD as I normally run 4WD, hence I have only saddle Lipo's.

I've heard that quite a few people run saddles in the X6, by doing a few mods. Can anyone let me know what mods are needed, and if possible post some pics?

Many Thanks

[MatJohnson]

Longer connecting lead and just put them in one behind the other. Thats all I do anyway.

Or you can buy the lipo chassis, or cut yours up.

[super__dan]

If you mount like a stick just be a bit carefull with the terminals and the carbon battery brace (which conducts). Most people I've seen do this dremel the strap to get extra clearance for the connectors just in case.

Dremelling the chassis to fit in the middle requires some skill and a good cutting bit (not sanding drum), OK if you got the skills and equipment but much easier to buy the saddle chassis.

[Mash Potato]

Ah right, I didn't realise you could buy the chassis ready for saddles, sounds like this is the way to go, cheers guys.

Originally Posted by super__dan

If you mount like a stick just be a bit carefull with the terminals and the carbon battery brace (which conducts). Most people I've seen do this dremel the strap to get extra clearance for the connectors just in case.

Dremelling the chassis to fit in the middle requires some skill and a good cutting bit (not sanding drum), OK if you got the skills and equipment but much easier to buy the saddle chassis.

[Darren Boyle]

Part number is XF1009...

[blue_pinky]

You could always fit saddles end to end in a stick shape and drop them in across the width of the chassis as is. You wouldn't need any mods at all to fit them into the standard chassis then....just as dan suggested above...

The saddle mod arranges them side by side in the centre of the car instead, leaving less space for electrics at the front, but getting the battery weight more central. Yet another tuning aid in the already huge array of tuning options!!!