ok bud-"you da man!" Still got to get enough $$$ together but I think I am going to go Rustler VXL w/either 2s Lipo or 7 cell 4200 Venom. maxamps is where its at.

you say you have a 2s for your mini. use that battery. dont worry about anything other than the truck. 2s is plenty power for it. more probly same power and run time as a 7 cell as well, plus less weight. i say just get the truck for now and if you want more power out of it step up to a 3s or 9 cell.

Here's a slideshow of mah' MM5700 Stampede:

http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...view=slideshow

Don't use any lipo under 4000 mAh in a Stampede. It puts to much of a strain on the battery, and it can easily swell up or catch on fire. Use 4000+ mAh lipos only.

it all depends on gearing. you can easily use a 4000 if you gear it right and have the right system.

with either the Pede or the Rustler i would probably use the 4000 LiPo from my Mini Coop until i can get more $$$ for another. All I would have to do is chop the connector off the truck and stick a Deans on it right? i know the Pede is more top heavy, doesn't handle at all, but the body style is cool. Probably would drive using stock gearing (whatever comes with it) Rustler looks like a bug--ahhh!- but a fassst bug at that!

hey fastpede- who painted/detailed the body? Did it come like that or did you do it?--I LIKE IT! ask Mikey, he don't like anything but he's not looking for a Pede.

vxl body style doesnt look liek a bug. i think it looks awsome. and if you dont like paint a new one. haha.

ha! ha! ha! Now that was funny I don't care who you are.

let's everybody thank PG&E for making me kick out an extra "C" note that I was gonna use for my Pede. Now I gotta wait-

say what? for both of your last posts.

no social redeeming value--just venting still say it looks like a bug ha-

i can see how you dont like it. but i just dont see it as a bug... haha

Just wondering is there anything that you all don't put Brushless in lol? Im wanting to get another monster truck but want an electric but don't want to pay a million for it and to upgrade it. What's all your suggestions?

well I honestly can't say- I have a Mini Cooper w/7700 MambaMax and it is powered w/2s LiPo so going off-road will be a first. The input I am getting is to remove the Traxxas connector and soldering a Deans. I think any brushless is gonna cost the bucks; I'm looking at about $350 for the Stampede and a bit more for the Rustler. also think you can upgrade a stocker w/VXL.