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jozimoto
03-12-2006, 06:42 PM
I have decided to go INSANE and install the Mamba 2068 motor in my RC18T. Due to the INSANE power output of this set up I was wondering what problems this will create for the drivetrain. I guess most people use foam tires instead of rubber. I was curious how the Proline Road Rage tires worked on this set up? Also what LiPo battery would be good to use with this set up if I wanted to run 3 cell? What battery specs are required? Any input is appreciated

briano_72
03-12-2006, 07:15 PM
if you were completely insane, you would go with the 8000kv motor !!

patcollins
03-12-2006, 07:19 PM
The Road Rages really aren't very good tires, the Losi Street Meat tires are much better tires for carpet, asphalt and concrete.

jozimoto
03-12-2006, 07:25 PM
Not quite ready for the straight jacket quite yet Briano LOL

briano_72
03-12-2006, 07:25 PM
and your really wanna get the rpm front bumper !! will save a few parts, including your chassis !!

jozimoto
03-12-2006, 07:26 PM
Would foam be better than the Losi Street Meat's

jozimoto
03-12-2006, 07:29 PM
Yes that is coming also! Too bad RPM does't make more for the 18 as we used to get their parts for our RC10's and they were awesome.

briano_72
03-12-2006, 08:03 PM
are you running on carpet or pavement ??

briano_72
03-12-2006, 08:07 PM
the 6800 with 11.1 volts is 75,480 rpm's, you will be telling us what tires are good, cause your gonna need a set every week !! your gonna need to do the mip diffs, front and back and get a set of diff shims, plus the metal axles, or cvd's would be better !!

jozimoto
03-12-2006, 09:13 PM
Have the metal axles as the car is a factory team kit. Probably pavement. The car is going to be used for bashing. I'm thinking a McAllister EDM or Modified body.

briano_72
03-12-2006, 10:11 PM
foams would be a waste if you are running outside, just go with road rages !! modified body is not really made for jumps either, its a carpet kinda body.

savage 14
04-01-2006, 09:24 PM
i just bought and recieved a mini with the RPM front bumper and 8000kv mambo kit with road rage tires and a 1100milliamp 3 cell li-po battery. however once you put the brushless and li-po in it the tires dont really matter you might as well have wings!.... lol it will fly i was amazed

Vic Nyce
04-03-2006, 01:52 AM
seriously. my 6800 with a 7cell URC pack was silly. if ur outdrives arent already reinforced, make sure u do that. i also beat the hell out of my 18T and had to get 2 shock towers. make sure u turn ur steering DR down because that thing will roll, cartwheel, and tumble like it was in style!