Hello all,

Thanks for all the information I've already read. This single thread has helped me more than all the other research I've done since picking up my T4.1 last week

Many years ago (I'm guessing 8), I was heavily into RC racing. Locally, we only had indoor carpet and outdoor asphalt road and oval courses. I always wanted to get into off-road, but there just wasn't anything around worth pursuing it for. Since then, there has been a local gorgeous indoor track built. I decided to get back into it...but man, things have changed!!

At that time, 3200 mAh NiMH batteries were just coming out and Trinity's Monster motor was the controversial topic of discussion. Back then, I was heavily into getting every last bit of performance out of my car and electronics that I could. I turned my comms, re-worked brushes, dyno'd the motors, etc. I'd spend HOURS during the week just so I could race for an hour on the week-end lol. But, that was the part I enjoyed. I was maybe just above average for driver skill, but my cars were second to none. I ended up winning several points series, but only because I was consitent.

So here I am, back...and a newb all over again. I decided to go with the T4.1 RTR since I know nothing of brushless, Lipo, 2.4ghz, etc. I've already tore the truck down, glued the servo saver (man, that thing was as loose as any I've ever seen), polished all the joints and ball studs. Reading here, I will pick up softer compound tires and heavier springs for the rear. I have a decent charger (Lipo compatible) but grabbed two NiMH batteries. My first race is Friday and again, I want the truck as ready as possible. Is it worth picking up 2-cell Lipo batteries ahead of time? I don't want to win this first race, but I want to be competitive as possible.

Damn, that was a lot of text...sorry.

Anyway, good to be back. I love the excitement of prepping the car/truck and looking forward to the next race