Maybe it's just me, but I think 4 cell is the only way to go for racing on a track, to reduce rollover risk, and better the weight distribution.... probably just me. Anyways, the 5/6 cell offers quite a bit more speed for very low cost, but IMO it's just a cheater mod, or rather just a mod for those of you without the know-how to do more advanced things, like proper custom armature winding, etc.
Aaaaaaaanyways, my goal was to beat my friend'd modded mini-z around a short track (i still think a higher RPM motor is in order for a long track, but i'm workin on it
). Obviously, in stock form, it was a no-contest race, with him pulling the lead pretty much everywhere. 6 cells and the SB hybrid motor would edge him in the straights, but flip like crazy every time i had to turn. Sure, the Xmods dont have a great turning circle, but thats nothing some slight oversteer (NOT drifting) can't correct. With my current setup, as viewable in my sig, i hand it to him every time. Sure, it doesnt look the prettiest, without a rear bumper/sideskirts and all, but after spending some time with a dremel and removing unnecessary plastic, it is considerably lighter than a normal AWD xmod, and as a result, gives it that little edge around a corner. No pics for right now (until i can borrow someone elses digicam), but i think you guys get the idea. Weight is certainly an enemy around a track, and this was my push for making it the way it is. Has anyone else followed/contemplated this idea?
BTW, if anyone has any ideas i can use, be sure to let me know
Happy modding!