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Old 01-25-2010 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonJoe
Those racers with T-bar cars need to think outside the box. Until Speedzone came out with their 1s Saddle Pack, several local racers have been using a stick LiPo mounted lengthwise down one side of the car with no ill effects. It isn't pretty, but it works quite well. This was with an AE 12L4 and Serpent S120 T-bar chassis.
I did the same thing (eventually) with my 12L4. I have the battery on the right side of the car and all my other electronics on the left side. Had to add some weight to balance the car but it is working. Can't wait to get my hands on the 1-cell saddle pack to put things back right in my car.
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