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Old 12-15-2012 | 07:12 PM
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If you are running stock what is the stock class limit 17.5 or 13.5? Not everyone will agree, but in stock (especially 17.5) a shorty battery may not the best choice. The speed you gain in weight is not made up in the power that is lost in mAh ratings. This is the case if you are looking at it only in true power numbers.

To contradict what I just said, I do run a shorty in 17.5 Blinky. I do this knowing I am giving up some power but I like the feel of the car better with the smaller battery
If you are running a high C rated shorty then you are not giving up anything. A shorty is definitely noticeable in 17.5 because of the significant weight savings.
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Thanks for the input everyone. At my track, stock is 17.5 so that's what I went with. As far as batteries go, the nanotechs are what I'm using in my sc so I guess I can get some other batteries. There are some 4200 nanotech shorties. What kind of run times could I expect those?
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Old 12-15-2012 | 07:22 PM
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There's also some standard sized 5300 nanotechs. Would those be a better option than the 4200 shorties?
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Old 12-15-2012 | 07:22 PM
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Something to chew on....a boosted 13.5 or 17.5 may give the top speed of a lower turn mod motor BUT it will not have the required torque to clear some jumps with a very short "run up". Your needs depend on the track layout but a boosted stock motor is not exactly the same as a low turn (7.5-8.5) mod motor.

If new to 2wd buggy boosting a 17.5 at some point is a good option, it just doesn't have the exact same result.

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Old 12-15-2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gene158
There's also some standard sized 5300 nanotechs. Would those be a better option than the 4200 shorties?
Shorties are essential for stock 17.5 blinky racing in my opinion. The higher the c rating the better.
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Old 12-15-2012 | 07:27 PM
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Ran an almost box stock b4.1 rtr today and was pleasantly surprised. Other than prolong wheels and tires I think he changed the servo. Flew great, had a good amount if steering and felt super stable on hard packed clay. With a decent battery ad radio gear for the beginner or someone trying to get into 2 wheel buggy or offroad in general this wouldn't be a bad choice..

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Old 12-15-2012 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Trimmings
If you are running a high C rated shorty then you are not giving up anything. A shorty is definitely noticeable in 17.5 because of the significant weight savings.
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A 60C 4000 mAh pack will have less overall power than a 60C 5000 mAh pack correct?
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Let's say I go with this shorty; what kind of run time can I expect with a 17.5?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...APPROVED_.html
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a guess, never really worry about run time,...10+ minutes at least
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Originally Posted by Tradin Paint
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A 60C 4000 mAh pack will have less overall power than a 60C 5000 mAh pack correct?
Maybe over a long main but in a qualifier or even 8-10 minute main the weight savings will be better.
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Originally Posted by Gene158
Let's say I go with this shorty; what kind of run time can I expect with a 17.5?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...APPROVED_.html
Some guy at the track said he ran a trinity 100c shorty for 20 minutes during the main at states. But his pack was puffed, so I consider him an idiot. All of his packs are puffed.


I can get about 10-12 minutes on my 65c 4000 mah pack with a 13.5.
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Originally Posted by Matt Trimmings
Shorties are essential for stock 17.5 blinky racing in my opinion. The higher the c rating the better.
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Originally Posted by Gene158
Thanks for the input everyone. At my track, stock is 17.5 so that's what I went with. As far as batteries go, the nanotechs are what I'm using in my sc so I guess I can get some other batteries. There are some 4200 nanotech shorties. What kind of run times could I expect those?
I run 17.5 buggy and SC, Pro Tec 3800 60c packs. Plenty of run time and the drop off in lap times is basically non existent. The bigger thing is the weight savings and the ability to tune your car for what you want, shifting the pack front to back with foam pads. You should have plenty of power and run time. I think the most I have used is 1000 Mah after an 8 min main.
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Old 12-15-2012 | 08:24 PM
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I bought some of those nanotech shorties. Unfortunately the us warehouse was out of stock so I had to order from the international warehouse with ems shipping. Hopefully they'll come within the next couple weeks.
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
Some guy at the track said he ran a trinity 100c shorty for 20 minutes during the main at states. But his pack was puffed, so I consider him an idiot. All of his packs are puffed.


I can get about 10-12 minutes on my 65c 4000 mah pack with a 13.5.
100C Shorty. I have not seen that one yet
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1971
Some guy at the track said he ran a trinity 100c shorty for 20 minutes during the main at states. But his pack was puffed, so I consider him an idiot. All of his packs are puffed.


I can get about 10-12 minutes on my 65c 4000 mah pack with a 13.5.
Too bad the main was only 10, and it obviously didn't help him any.
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