Li-Ion Cells

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    • April 12, 2004 at 10:09 am #12088
      Dracer07
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      I have experienced Li-Ion cells on an Xmod and wonder if any mini-z people have allready done this. I know a guy that cells a kit that is very easy to install on an xmod and most likely is also almost the same on a Z. The guy clocked his Xmod at around 30mph, so i expect that with a mini-z it could top out around 45 to 50 with fet upgrades and such.

    • April 12, 2004 at 10:07 pm #50735
      oldtamiyaphile
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      It has been done on Z’s, but unlike the Xmods, they need FETs to handle the higher voltage. I definately want to Lipo my XM (just got a very nice Lipo charger last week) because it’s just a heavy and slow POS as is. I put OL tyres on it so at least it doesn’t bottom out everywhere anymore.

      I’m interested to know the complete specs of this 30mph car.

    • April 13, 2004 at 1:17 pm #50741
      Dracer07
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      If u want to check out this guys car, go to http://www.atomicmods.com . Why dont Xmods require FET’s and Z’s do. The FETs just allow that built up voltage to go through easier to the motor. Doesnt this apply to all ESC’s.

    • April 13, 2004 at 6:27 pm #50749
      oldtamiyaphile
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      Lots of people run Xmods on 6 cells (the equivalent of 2 Lipos), while stock Z FETs can only take 5 cells.

      I guess Xmods have better FETs stock, maybe something to do with the fact that they’re aimed at kids that are likely to ‘stall’ the motor.

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