bcarter007

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does anyone know the right lipo pack to get that will fit in the radio tray for a D8?? i got a protek one today and it doesnt fit im having a tough time finding the right one....if anyone know pls include the part number so i order the right one....thanks a bunch

supralative

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It will work with some massaging.
Dremel the inside around and it will work. I put a whole in the side of the box for the balance plug and leave the lipo in the compartment all the time.

This is the Protek battery in my buggy.

NitroOB4You

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I've got two of the following on order, should have em tomorrow. Dimensions are supposed to be 50x30x31 which is tick smaller than the Protek @ 55. Will keep you posted...

http://www.rcplanet.com/Venom_LiPo_2...p/vnr15001.htm

fatdaddy

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i think the only thing thats gonna get you is the 31mm on the height. let us know

P.LOWERY

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Ive tried one and i couldnt get it to work, it works great without the servo mount...i didnt do any dremel work. please lmk if you get it to work...

NitroOB4You

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I'm checking things with my calipers and I can see what you are suggesting. The Rx box opening is approx 47mm. Once open, minus the servo mount it is more. Not sure what, but more. But I have something entirely different in mind , that judging by my cailpers it will work w/o any dremeling. ...will keep you posted if I get this tomorrow.

kgombe

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all you got to do is put the servo mount in after you place the battery in.. thats how i got the 2100 reedy battery to fit.... no dremel needed

bigguyrc8

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go to ebay ,put in 7.4 lipo battery,you should find them they are 1000mah,i zip tied and y connected 2 packs together and it fits in my rc8b,which i think is the same. so far there working well.got 6 two cell packs(now there 3) for 35.00 or so shipped. they have the size right in the ad.

willbe

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D8 or D8T Thread then use the search feature vs starting a new thread.

Ton of great knowledge right there.

Robotronics and common sense rc. Search the posts with those 2 tags.

bcarter007

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thanks i appreciate some of the help from u guys....as for starting a new thread who gives a s--t!!!!!!!!!!!

ScottyM

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I have a Protek 2100mah in my truggy. Was a tight fit, but it does fit. I notched the box like Supra did to allow for easier charging..

I am picking up a 2300mah this weekend, and will let you know how it fits..
BTW to get the battery in you have to remove the mount for the throttle servo.. install batt and then reinstall the servo mount.. I believe Tony Newland removed shrink wrap to allow for a bit more room.. It is that tight!! But it will go..

AndysD8

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Common sense lipo install is on pg 422 d8 thread

RC-BATT

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Bryce i got the common sense to fit in my D8, i had to do some dremmeling and its very snug, but works...

bcarter007

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ok thanks guys ill try it..

AndysD8

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Common sense 1700 in mine as well! Like previously mentioned it takes a bit of work but it will fit. I think it's height is only 27 or 28 so I'd be curious to know how the 31 is going to work out. If you follow the instructions on page 422 of the d8 thread you can't go wrong getting the common sense lipo in there! Well worth the time it takes to get it installed!