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Old 01-28-2012 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by hELllNino
i put my friend's exotek on his truck between heats tonight since he was not running it, and ran it a little bit myself. must say.... it is a new truck. i was doubtful as to how much of a difference it would make, but it is quite remarkable. i think the saddle pack conversion is a must with that chassis though, as i describe it as driving a golf cart with a person riding on the back....twitchy steering, but pushing like hell. the center of rotation through a turn felt like it was just in front of the rear axle, hard to control. that being said, i was still able to run about as fast as my current setup (no exotek or brace, just clutch basket). should you shift that battery weight to the front, i think it would balance nicely, and haul ass. was about to give up and get a losi, but am going to get the chassis now.

EXactly what i have been trying to say! adding lead doesnt have the same effect because it is on the outside edges of the chassis, the weight needs to be as close to centerline as possible or you will have a lazy transitioning truck, same reason why inline saddles work better than side by side saddles. Adding lead to the outside will help in some areas but not anywhere near the same effect as the exotech chassis. I am glad you posted this information!
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