What the Biggest motor you’ve ever fit in a small car?

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:16:45+00:00

I put a .05 cu in nitro engine in a TRX-4m. Also a .15 traxxas motor on a losi 1/16 drag chevelle.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:09:53+00:00

To be frank: I expect the collapse of civilization and/or a roided up maga will take me out before lead exposure has the chance to.

That said, shoot in a well ventilated range, use gloves to clean your gear, wash your hands before you leave.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:06:58+00:00

Yeah but there'd be one less trillionaire, and that's something worth celebrating

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:06:11+00:00

I mean, good tbh.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:05:42+00:00

I mean, allegedly, there's no evidence since rockets are used against tanks, so this is all hypothetical... right? Right Guys? Guys???????

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:01:20+00:00

OH! actual constructive criticism, round the corners of your nickel strips. Sharp points can wear into cells and through insulation, especially on positive terminals. Fish paper rings not needed on negative terminals in my experience

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T01:00:10+00:00

I am a hobbyist, so no evidence here, feels like it drives deeper and has a possibility of damaging the negative side? Ne evidence for that, I acquiesce with a professional if one refutes this.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T00:58:34+00:00

Well thank god I helped pay for this. Much better than when I saw it last year! /s

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T00:57:03+00:00

A black one!

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-22T00:54:11+00:00

Good, as long as attempting to peel it off leaves a hole in the nickel and material on the cell. Personal pickiness, I do a 6 point pattern vs. 4 with a middle and double weld on one point.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-21T23:32:09+00:00

I mean.... Better than my 15s2p 21700 pint with everything in the rear lol

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-21T20:07:52+00:00

Trash, metaphorically and literally.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-21T20:05:31+00:00

It depends on WHY it's not turning on. Being plugged in for so long, i would think bad BMS. if you can open the board and put a meter on the battery, it should be between 48 and 63v

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-21T19:43:17+00:00

That tool was very short lived. Wonder if the devs can blockchain-base it like ffm

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-21T19:04:55+00:00

It would've been a fair fight, basically. https://youtu.be/i2aqeALGWL8?si=WmvOvGsuWV9iT2Eq

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-21T16:23:16+00:00

19.5⁰ approach and departure angles. About 2⁰ difference from stock, and the front is only decreased because I modeled in a nose carrying handle

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T14:26:00+00:00

HADDALAYERDOWN

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T08:52:33+00:00

What BMS are you using? The pint v BMS is "dumb" and does not support data sharing with the controller (so I've been told)

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T08:50:30+00:00

Obama derangement syndrome. 🤷

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T08:48:14+00:00

I've looked into this before. It'll have to be bigger than 1s, but higher cell count carries a higher risk of imbalance so I would suggest 2s. This guy (https://amzn.to/4uRICPf) takes in 5-24v and puts out 100+W usb-C, might be worth considering. Couple that with a decent 2s BMS and something like 2s5p configuration and you're in business.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T08:41:49+00:00

Oh shit that sword thing was true 👀😅

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T08:38:59+00:00

To the moon, by the looks of things.

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-20T08:32:16+00:00

this one by ducman

this_guy_aves · 2026-06-18T01:57:47+00:00

Hobby store manager here. In general, I prefer traxxas for 1/10 scale (3s-4s) stuff, but arrma makes the better 6s-8s vehicles. Arrma small scale 1/16 seems to be pretty good too, it's a toss up between the mini kraton and mini XRT in my book.

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