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Old 04-30-2010 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Metalsoft
Thanks for the reply.
My concern is that it will run my battery out faster, I can run really long times with my current setup, and I don't really bash, so as long as it lasts 10-12 mins I am fine with that.
It will run out packs faster, maybe a minute or two less than your 13.5. Have run an 8.5 in a stadium truck on 4000's on a huge track and just made 10 minutes with it - it was down to 25%. The 5000 pack should have no problem.

I wouldn't go too far down on the gearing, it seems like [in general] undergearing heats up the speedo, overgearing heats the motor
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