mafiaracers

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so does this 5 cell thing only work for Mod? what if I ran 5 cells with my 13.5?

Casper

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It would work for anything but if you are running spec racing not sure you are looking to take away power.

mafiaracers

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i really don't know anything about the whole 5 cell thing...why people do it, advantages, disadvantages, car feel as a result etc etc. just looking for some insight

Jon Kerr

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WheelNut

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Voltage x Amperage = Watts

So reduce the voltage and you reduce your power out put. Most people will compensate for the reduction in volts by using a lower turn motor, which draws more amps, therefore same power output at a lower voltage.

Frank Root

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But the power band it still much different. That is the real goal of 5 cells. To get the BL power band to be more in the "Brushed Range." I run 5 cells in Truck and 2wd, but I still love the power in 4wd. Something you gotta play with to find what you like.

andrew-01

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Oople has added photos of each day; there at the bottom of the pages

mafiaracers

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well my bl is pretty damn smooth....LRP sphere w/ 13.5ss...it's very driveable. But would a 5 cell smooth it out even more? maybe make it more driveable at the low end?

oople

I think the idea is to use a faster motor but less voltage, so you still have good top end speed but less aggressive throttle. I tried it once, but my cells were so rubbish that the car was too slow - back to 6 cells for me

kdub

Brent and I ran the LRP brushless system the entire time, but we waited to run it until the puddles were off the track and we had some blue tack to protect the motor from water.

I tried both a 7.5 and 8.5 turn X11 motor with sintered rotors. The rotor change really affects the power-band and we could run much larger pinion than normal. Both Brent and I ended up on the 8.5 with 25-78 or 81 gearing. SC speedo at 2-2-0-1. Expo -20% throttle, -20% brake.

skysnake

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Thanks, Coach! Great info.

POUNDITRACING

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From what little I've done with 5 cell Mod off-road, I think that it feels like a 19t powerband with a mod useable topend. I use it on very low traction tracks and sometimes with 19t. Just makes it easier to drive.

STEALTH

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Yes, superb info Coach! So were you guys on 5 cells or 6?! Many thanks for sharing!

tony2

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To all my new friends i made, thanks for such an awesome awesome time.

It blew my mind to hangout with all the pro and to find out they are just ordinary guys that can steer an rc car fast was really cool.

All the AE team, it was an honour meeting you. you are welcome at my place anytime.
A few personals,

Scott Brown - you are a legend, i hope to hang with you agian

Coach - You are barrel of knowledge, and i wish i could have you at all the races i go to.

Jason R- You are Mr 4WD, thank you.

Brad - thanks for the Parts

Tilke - I have your old 4wd and 2wd bodies! they made it on the podium on the weekend!

Cav- Man you need singing leasons! haha so do i!

Dresch - It was great to finally meet you after hearing so many crazy stories.

Neil - You and your old man come to bathurst!

Bradders - dude, at least we have something in common!

Lee- I still have a bruise! and im coming to race on your track one day

Billy -Slammer! I need to email you soon.

Mark P - Legend.

Thrue = pimp king

Fish = pimp dog

Masami = Master, a god.

Steve H - A future world champ for sure.

Trav - HOTBODIES! haha classic

Jeremy Felles - DUDe that pack is awesome, i set the fastest time of the weekend at our state titles with it! thanks. will catch up soon.

IF i forgot anyone i blame painy.

See you all at a race somewhere!





Anthony Campbell - Australia

tony2

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