e-revo newb
 

i just a got a e-revo n i wanted to know if n e one else who has a e-revo is having battery overheating problems....after bout 5 mins. my batteries are really hot n i have to let them cool b4 i continue running...n e suggestions, also will i loose performance if i run just 1 stock motor? BTW i am using deans plugs and i wanted to know if u need to use the traxxas plugs

Your problem is probably related to the batterys your using 7.2V 4000mah is the least you can run with it.
even with those batts the E revo leaves much to be desired as me and my friend where very displeased with its performance.

o ok.....have u heard of tenergy? i was looking into building some 7 cell packs with those batteries but i wanted to knowif there n e good:

http://www.all-battery.com/tenergypr...variation=2743

well i was researching and those cells are trash, i think ill have to go with pro-match energy cells

Wow, that was close....I made the tenergy mistake - pr of 7 cell Emaxx pacs that were rubbish. Def give Promatch a look, reliable builder with good quality cells that always seem fresh.

Oh yeah forgot - hen batts get hot, usually means they can't deliver the amps. Either cheap, old and worn out or bad cell in what was a good pac.....

yeah i was thinking that the batteries could not supply both motors... yeah i think im gonna pick up some promatch ener-G 7 crell matched packs soon thanx for letting me know bout the shitty batteries...

tbh if your gonna spend some money on batteries go lipo even tho they sound like more of a hassel then Ni-Mh packs they actually much better.

Your more likely to have problems with the nimh packs down the road getting outa balance,dead cells and the lipos are much better suited for a large heavy truck like the E revo.
Not to mention much lighter which is something the E benefits from greatly

I speak from experience on the fact NiMh packs are just not suitable for a vehicle the size of the revo if you actually want to enjoy running your truck

+1 infernus

You wont regret going to lipo. I have had my lipos last for over a year and only balanced them 2wice.