5 Cells and Silly quick motors

[Benh]

This is probably old news. If so please point me to an existing thread and I'll pick it from there!

At the petitrc I saw an Evo Motor 3.5 (or 3.0 can't remember) brushless in an S4, with only 5 cells supplying the power! I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on this and whether its a bright thing to do?

[c0sie]

Could be a good idea in low traction..but with the release of the new light Novak motors im not too sure....
would make it smoother on power delivery, and slightly lighter, but i dont really know anything aout 1/10th offroad weight limits and car weights.

[Chris Doughty]

some people love it... its been around since worlds in Italy in 2005. and proberbly before that in other low grip races.

I don't like it, and I can't even do it, I run 7.2v servos!

[Benh]

Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net

some people love it... its been around since worlds in Italy in 2005

As I thought. Finger, well and truley on the pulse - LOL!

Glad you mentioned the servos - I hadn't thought of that.

At the petit RC the weight limit was 3.5lbs. The S4 with 6 cells is (give or take) 3lbs 14oz. 1 Cell (with dean bar) equals 3oz. For someone like me - the weight difference is unimportant (although the S4 has been designed for balance with 6 cells???)

I was wondering more about the feel of the driving of it and potential, if there is any, of overheating etc.

[Northy]

Originally Posted by DoughtyUK.net

some people love it... its been around since worlds in Italy in 2005. and proberbly before that in other low grip races.

I don't like it, and I can't even do it, I run 7.2v servos!

Chris, I've done it with a 7.2V servo

G

[Cooper]

Originally Posted by Northy

Chris, I've done it with a 7.2V servo

G

how did it feel?

I've only done it with a couple of women

[Body Paint]

LMFAO !!!

[Lowie]

Originally Posted by Cooper

...I've only done it with a couple of women

yeah,
you wish! lol

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Benh

This is probably old news. If so please point me to an existing thread and I'll pick it from there!

At the petitrc I saw an Evo Motor 3.5 (or 3.0 can't remember) brushless in an S4, with only 5 cells supplying the power! I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on this and whether its a bright thing to do?

Tried this on Sat @ TRCC indoors / tyres were shot so gave it a go, but,

Using a 7.5s on 22/81 the X6 had just enough go but struggled a little over the small triple we have. Had to go back to 6 cell for this motor.

2 or 3 locals are running 5 cell & 4.5/5.5 in 2 & 4wd and they say the feel is so much better on the track. They do carry the 6th cell in 2wd but just for chassis balance.