Randy Caster

iTrader: (47)

Run time shouldn't be affected too much, it is the voltage drop that is significant. What kind of time are you getting? I know in mod 1/12 we used to run 8 min qualifiers and mains on the first panasonic 3000 packs.

IMPACTPLAYR

iTrader: (7)

I don't think making 5 min. with a 4 cell would be a problem, it's having to use lower turn motors to get the same speed that will sacrifice runtime.....

highwayman

iTrader: (2)

cool... i guess its the weight difference between the pan car and the mini, also being 2 belts and might contribute to the inefficency, making it slower than pan cars...

Randy Caster

iTrader: (47)

Yeah, pan cars are direct pinion to spur, no drivetrain resistance, and no drivetrain sacrificing speed for gear ratios. I would think that you could get 5 mins of runtime with a 3300 4 cell and a 11 triple...

Randy Caster

iTrader: (47)

BTW, the trick to getting the extra runtime is bieng very smooth on the throttle. Try not to use any brakes on the racetrack because you'll just have to use more throttle to get back up to speed.

IMPACTPLAYR

iTrader: (7)

With the tighter turn radius this car should have and slower speeds due to less cells I wouldn't suspect braking wouldn't be needed as much as on a regular 1/10th tourer......?

Randy Caster

iTrader: (47)

You really shouldn't need to use the brakes much, but I haven't driven one to know that for sure. I don't use the brakes on my modified touring cars anyway though, you just have to pick up a smooth driving style.

Chris@WeaponR

ive got a TI 10x2 in it and im running some old 2000's that i got and i can make 5 min with good throttle control it is fast it will be just as fast on asphalt with the 12th scale pan cars maybe some better handling i ran it sat night at so cal after they were done and it was alright. ill let you guys know more as i do more testing

Randy Caster

iTrader: (47)

Cool, I will propably pick one up just for a play around car, seems like it would be fun...

IMPACTPLAYR

iTrader: (7)

Actually I got a chance to run my 1/12th on asphalt, and I retract my previous statement..... it may me faster on rough asphalt, but on the smooth stuff the pan chassis will desimate all....LOL!!!!