5/6th cell question...

[94exa2]

would i need a v2/nellie etc... upgrade to run a 5th/6th cell with 1.2v 900mAh nimh batteries? with RS stage 2 motor on evo/street chassis?

[zippo855]

no a stock xmod board can handle lithium voltage which is 7.2 volts, so 6 x1.2 volts = 7.2. so as long as your not running a ridiculous gear ratio you should be fine. but if your already having traction issues how is this going to help?

[texan_idiot25]

Could mount the batts farther back to put some weight on the rear tires..

[94exa2]

well i ask because im thinkin of doin that 6th cell loop where i can convert to 4 for drifting or 6 with sticky tires....i might want the 2 extra cells up front to get more control outa the frnt tires while drifting...?

[mr.hotrod]

whats an outragous gear ratio out of curiosity

[Donziikid]

Originally Posted by mr.hotrod

whats an outragous gear ratio out of curiosity

Something that puts too much stress on the motor; high gearing and low gearing will do this. High gearing is a high spur with a high pinion and low gearing is a high spur with a low pinion. The added strain results in high heat which causes problems both physically in the motor in means of wear and tear and also in the electronics compartment due to the added heat and strain on the electronics that power your Xmod.