caltek1

iTrader: (38)

Here is the method I and a couple of others are using with the Yeah Racing Lipo's. This keeps the weight in the same place as the NiMH's.

The same can be done with the Orion 3200's however when you add the lead the max weight is only 132gms compared to the 150 gms used with the Yeah Racing packs. These lead strips are fully removable and can be transfered from car to car. Especially seeing most of us die hard Mini Racers have more than one Mini. I also use battery retaining straps on my Mini to prevent the dreaded battery come out the side of the car caper, which also has an adverse effect on car handling.

I also place 60 gms of lead ballast in the MO3L chassis extension, closest to the battery slot.

I do not place extra ballast on the ends of the battery retainers as I believe this upsets the balance of the car. You have more weight out wide that will affect the cars handling.

My two bob's worth.

Later

Calvin.