40yoCaliRacer

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Speaking of Schelle Slippers and lift. I just finished my b5M (1st car since 1988), and installed the Schelle slipper during the build. So 2 days ago I went through the diff break-in per the video in this thread, and then tried the Slipper setting per the same videos, but I couldn't get any lift at all. I tightened it as far as I could go ans still no lift. Any idea why? Running the Hobbywing XR10 Justock, an EcoPower Slingshot, and have the Airtronics MT-4. My battery is a Team Trinity 2s 80c (3400mAh).

Maybe I need to adjust the ESC "punch" setting, I left it at the default. Also, the battery wasn't fully charged. It was only in storage mode.

Not sure if those two things will make a difference?

Thanks in advance.

Matt Trimmings

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There is your answer right there.

40yoCaliRacer

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Ahh thanks. I haven't charged the battery fully yet, I still have to paint the body. I did run it body less outside for a few minutes and it was very fast. Guess with a fully charged battery it will be faster.

Guess I can try that tonight.

eddie7978

what are some good battery suggestions?

Kalio

I've been wondering about batteries too. I thought about getting the ProTek RC 2S 100C X-Light Shorty LiPo because the weight is only 147g (vs ~210g for most shorties), but the capacity is only 2800 mah and one reviewer commented on relatively high IR. I'm not sure if the big loss in capacity is worth it the weight savings. I presume a lower capacity battery will loose more punch quicker then a higher capacity (4000-4500 mah) battery, especially in a 10 minute main.

tsair

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If I go from 2x1.6 pistons, 32.5wt AE oil up front to 3x1.4 pistons, anyone know of an approximately equivalent wt. oil? Maybe AE 30 wt.?

4SFED

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If my maths is right you will need 37.3wt to keep the same effective damping.

Socket

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So you buy from Avid?

SamuraiJack

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Hello! Could someone do me a huge favor and measure the exact distance between the holes (center to center) on one B5M wing mount? Thanks

(Between the two vertical holes on one mount for mounting on the shock tower)

JC8390

I've been eye balling that battery for a while. I think it would be a good way to go because if you wanted to put weight back in for whatever reason swap the battery to a heavier one and done.

I could see it being close in a 10min main but it should be ok. I'm sure it would loose some kick towards the end.

Gearhead82

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I'm getting 23mm.

DennisNyholm

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10 min main? That sounds like fun. I'm getting about 15 minutes on a 4200 pack, don't know if I would make it with that battery myself. Luckily I'm good on weight so a shorty is perfect for me.

JC8390

I don't see 2800mah being a problem at all for 10min. I generally use about 1000mah in 5min.

Socket

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I don't like the idea of making the battery lighter. This is your heaviest part of the car, and is a well used part for weight bias. Lose weight there, you also lose your ability to balance the handling.

eddie7978

has anyone treid the reedy lipo 5300?