Alright sounds good! Thanks again Gregg

Gregg, can you turn the battery around so that the wires come out the front or does that interfere with the body?

I shortened the wires so much, they wouldnt reach the ESC if I didn't that.

Ok, i will disregard

Thanks, this is really all i need to know, then i will just order a stock body as i like this very much.

Personally, I think you should run the battery with the wires in the rear. When you nose dive, all the force is not on the wires and solder which is a weak point.

You should never mount the battery such that any tension can be applied to the wires, regardless if the wires come out the front of the case or the rear.

16 minutes charged and balanced? Or just a quick charge - that is fast! Did you make a note of the internal resistance?

Mine just shipped, so another week or so for mine to arrive.

I always charge balance. And the battery wires are to the rear. Dont know if you can call 3.8 fully discharged or not. But that's all it took.

true but when the wires are in front, you are contending the bigger problem and the force of a lawn darting/nose diving car on the solder wire board. The battery slams forward onto the board repeatedly equating to batteries puffing more quickly and not lasting

it's official. the order was placed and I will be in the rc8be club on tuesday!

$349 with free shipping from Tower?

Nah I have a dealer account with great planes... Even though $349 is very close to cost on that kit... Crazy

I paid $339 shipped when tower had the $60 off coupon.

Man, you guys are lucky in the states. My kit cost £330 alone. Motor/ESC - £300 etc. Basically anything you guys pay in dollars i pay in pounds. I'd love to book a holiday over to Cali with empty luggage on the way over!

MMM 2200 was $239