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tmaxxfreek
Hardcore RCTalk User
Firefighter
make sure to order from USA warehouse.
2s http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2820_Traxxas_1_16_models_.html
3s
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2823_Traxxas_1_16_models_.html
2s http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2820_Traxxas_1_16_models_.html
3s
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...C_Lipo_Pack_TRA2823_Traxxas_1_16_models_.html
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
tmaxxfreek, how long did it take you to get your lipos from hobbyking?
tmaxxfreek
Hardcore RCTalk User
Firefighter
5 to 7 days.
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
Ok then mine should be along shortly I suppose, I ordered on August 28/2013, and I'm getting a little conserned, but I do live in Frog Lake Alberta Canada.
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
So I tracked my lipos, they are in Vancouver/or dispatched to Vancouver. I think I ordered from the wrong warehouse, but at least they are on their way to me....I hope, I wonder if customs is going to force the postmaster to hold me by my ankles, until all my money falls to the floor.
tmaxxfreek
Hardcore RCTalk User
Firefighter
you will enjoy the batteries, i still have some that i have been racing with for 2 years.
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
Here's something interesting that I noticed if you only order one 3s lipo from the hobbyking international warehouse, the total is $40+ w/shipping & handling, but I ordered four 3s lipos and the total was about $68+, w/shipping & handling. That might be food for thought if someone was planning a purchase. Don't know why, didn't ask.
trax de max
RCTalk Talkaholic
if you wait on the item page for a couple of minutes to be purchased, they offer a lower price.
MR4X4KING
I have more toys than I know what to do with.
Military Veteran
I use Venom 15024 11.1v 20c 1300mah 3S which you should be able to find quickly at about 20.00
hamz9561
Proud Short Bus Rider
Supporter
Military Veteran
+1. That's the same one that I use in mine. Makes it fun trying to keep all 4 on the ground.
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
My 3s lipos are finally in Canada, tracking says in transit.
jose.28
the friendly guy
Supporter
How long can a stock merv run on 3s befor something goes? I wan to run 3s on my merv when i get it out of layaway but i dont want to fry the thing out the box lol
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
I've heard about 5mins if you've got a heavy trigger finger, I ordered a bunch of drivetrain upgrades along with my 3s lipos, also ordered a 55T spur and a 19T pinion, just to lower the motor/ESC temps......but I plan on running them parrallel.
If you can run a 3s pack of any substantial size (all things realtive being 1/16 scale) dead in normal driving in 5 minutes, I want to see that. 
I usually get at least 15 minutes on a pack, and generally 20 minutes plus.
I usually get at least 15 minutes on a pack, and generally 20 minutes plus.
Alexander_0_1
"Roads, where we're going we don't need roads"
If you can run a 3s pack of any substantial size (all things realtive being 1/16 scale) dead in normal driving in 5 minutes, I want to see that.
No he asked how long before he destroys part of the MERV. And I've heard about 5 mins, baring a crash of sorts.
Oh, I thought he meant till the battery goes, I misread. In that case, I've been running mine on 3s for over a year and half without issues. It's all in throttle control; be ham fisted or do lots of backflips and you're sure to get good at fixing the diffs.
