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Old 05-20-2013, 08:00 PM
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hey im new to the racing, one week in. I have been doing a lot of reading and reserch to educate my self more. Through browsing i notice ur wide knowledge and wisdom and im hoping i might be able t help me please.vmy toal is to get to 70+mph and ill be satisfied, for now lol.
*********One of my BIG question is is the 3S battery going to fit in the battery holder? ******
Iorder the parts for upgrade already but havent gotten the car yet, now im second guessing if i made a mistake ordering first.

</span><div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left; ">I bought a epx 1/10 scale electric car-</span><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left; "></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; ">Motor Type</span><span style="text-align: left; ">Electric Brushed 27T 540</span></span></div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">TransmissionForward and Reverse</div></span><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Drive System<span id="drvSys">4 Wheel Drivem</span></div></span><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Length360mmWidth200mmHeight112mmWheelbase26 0mm (F/R)Ground Clearance4.5mm</div></span><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Chassis TypePlasticShocksAluminum Body Oil Filled</div></span><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Battery7.2v 1800Mah NiMh Battery Pack</div></span><span style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Radio System2 Channel AM</div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="text-align: left; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I bought the following in order to get it where i want too be</span></div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"></div></span><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Traxxas 2933 ez plus charger plus 6 amp lipo/nimh charger
Traxxas 3340 cooling fan velineon ESC
Battery traxxas powercell lipo 3 cell 6400Amh 11.1v</span><span style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"></div></span></span><div style="font-weight: bold; "><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is the Traxxas Velineon Extreme Brushless Waterproof Power System</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> for electric powered R/C vehicles.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">FEATURES: Each component engineered to work wih each other to eliminate</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> restrictions and allow maximum power flow</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
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</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Velineon VXL-3s ESC;</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Auto-detects and compatible with brushed, brushless and sensored</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> brushless motors</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Compatible with NiCd, NiMH (4-10 cells) and 2-3 cell LiPo battery</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> packs-two stage low voltage detection for LiPos</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Three driver profiles-Sport, Race and Training Modes</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Gold-plated motor connectors</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Built-in output for optional auxiliary cooling fan</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor;</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> 10-turn 3500kV</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Optimized for extreme power and efficiency in1/10scale vehicles</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Ultra high temp neodymium magnets, high-speed ball bearings</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Precision balanced rotor</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Traxxas High-Current Connector</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Reverse polarity protection makes backward connections impossible</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Compatible with high-current 12-gauge wire</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Gold-plated wide surface terminals</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Textured surface for easy gripping</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">INCLUDES: Velineon VXL-3s ESC, Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor and high-current connector</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
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</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">REQUIRES: Installing in vehicle</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> NiCd, NiMH (4-10 cells) or 2-3 cell LiPo battery</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">SPECS: VXL-3s</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Input voltage: 4.8-11.1V (4-10 cells NiMH or 2S-3S LiPo)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Supported motors: Brushed/Brushless/Sensorless brushless</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Motor Limit: None</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Continuous current:200A</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Peak current:320A</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> BEC voltage 6.0V DC</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Transistor type: MOSFET</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> On-resisteance: 0.00075 ohms Max (0.006/8 FETs)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> PWM frequency: 12,000Hz</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Battery connectors: Traxxas High-Current Connector</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Motor connectors: TRX 3.5mm bullet connectors</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Motor/battery wiring: 12-gauge Maxx Cable</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Thermal protection: 2-ge thermal shutdown</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Case size (l/w/h): 2.19" x 1.54" x 1.3" (55 x 39 x 33mm)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Weight: 3.17oz (90g)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">
</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Velineon 3500 Motor</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Type: Sensorless brushless</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> RPM/volt: 3500 (10-turn)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Magnet type: Ultra High-Temperature, sintered neodymium</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Connection type: TRX 3.5mm bullet connectors</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Wire Size: 12-gauge Maxx Cable w/solder tabs</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Current Ratings: 65A constant;100Apeak/burst</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Max RPM: 50,000</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Diameter: 1.42" (36mm) (540 size)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Length: 2.165"(55mm)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Weight: 9.24oz (262g)</span></div><div></div></div></div>
Old 05-20-2013, 08:05 PM
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I forgot to ask, would there be any other modifications i would have to do to avoid any mishaps? Eg would i need to upgrade the stock servo.
any and evrything sugestion would be helpful, unfortunately dont know anyone near me who is into rc racing cars to lean in for help, there is one hobby shop half an hour from me, i dont think they will be willing to help me install the new upgrades for free so ill b doing it myself
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Before dropping big bucks on electronic supporting systems, check out hobbyking.com for chargers, lipos, and supporting accessories. And check castle creations.com for quality speed controls and motors! Welcome to the fun!
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Koool i will look into tjose sites. Thnx
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Do u think ill be ale to fit the 3s batterry in the battery slot?. If not whats the high power i can use that will fit? Pleasee help

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