Originally Posted by
Granpa
Again, the improvement in performance will come primarily, IMO, from being able to fit the square battery packs. While I fully understand this will improve performance, which I have no objection to, it will increase most racers battery budget by a factor of about 3 or more, which I don't like very much. Just hate to see Mini becoming a "over priced" class too.
I'm not sure what kind of batteries you guys run in minis, but they must be incredibly cheap. The last few stick packs I bought came in over $50. They were IP 3800 (ProTek) and Reedy Wolfpack 3300. I can buy a better quality 4300mah shorty square pack from SMC for $40 or a
much better shorty for $60. I'm willing to bet the guys in the lead at TCS races aren't using $20 no name packs.
The bonus for me is that I have to buy a new battery anyway. Buying a square pack means i can use the same battery in buggy, TC, trail truck, mini and anything else I happen to own. (besides my M03 or M04) I'm pretty sure there are loads of people thinking along the same lines and realizing they're going to
save money, because they don't need to have a special battery just for mini.
All that said, there is still one other thing to consider: No one has to buy a square pack. The car will still accept rounded packs.
Niznai, good call on reinforcing the droop screw points. I'll try not to hurt myself. I use double edge safety razors. They should be a good source of material.