I got a used typhon

[WickedFog]

I'd run the 4S, if you run two batteries it's not good to spit them up and use in different vehicles unless you are always running them in pairs. If you wear one down more than the other it can create problems when you run them together again.

Agree. If you "marry" two batteries, they stay married, and never get used separately.

Personally, 3s is plenty for that kit. It is an 8th scale, but technically, it's the same as the Arrma 3s lineup, which is all 10th scale. And our 3s Granite is a beast on 3s. It destroys itself EVERY time we run it. I really couldn't imagine how much stuff would get destroyed on 4s.

Most of this video is with the transmitter set to 75% power. As soon as we switch it to 100%, it blows the driveshafts apart.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Can agree with wicked on 3s is probably plenty, we got the 3s big rock and it’s destroyed the diffs, few spurs (that’s driver and pit crew issue I think though ) haven’t busted the driveshafts yet

 

[Greywolf74]

oic ic so like id run one down lower and throw things off, i follow, can i join 2 2s to make a 4s? is that how it works? I'm watching videos on it currently

You can run two 2S LiPos in series to equal a 4S. Anytime you do that, those pair of batteries should be identical in every way. Only use two brand-new batteries to run a pair in series and as a couple of the other guys said, Once you run those two packs together you only ever run them together. If you run them separately, one of them will wear faster than the other, and you'll ruin at least one of the two.

I also agree with the other guys about running it on 3S instead of 4S. I would at least start with 3S and see how it handles that. If you get a few runs in without issue then try 4S. just my

 

[majin]

BDHI 1pc EC5 1-Female to T-Plug 2-Male Series Connector with 12awg Wire/Series Battery Adapter for Losi/E-Flite​

i have this on the way it should be here friday. I'm going to use the 2 batteries that i got when i got the car
the 2 ovionic 2s batteries, they are both brand new and havent been ran so they should marry fine
the car has the ec5 plug on it and the batteries have T plugs. i hear the T's dont hold up too well under higher battery output so ill be looking to replace that when i get better batteries
trying to work with what i have or can get for under 10 bucks at this point

 

[WickedFog]

BDHI 1pc EC5 1-Female to T-Plug 2-Male Series Connector with 12awg Wire/Series Battery Adapter for Losi/E-Flite​

i have this on the way it should be here friday. I'm going to use the 2 batteries that i got when i got the car
the 2 ovionic 2s batteries, they are both brand new and havent been ran so they should marry fine
the car has the ec5 plug on it and the batteries have T plugs. i hear the T's dont hold up too well under higher battery output so ill be looking to replace that when i get better batteries
trying to work with what i have or can get for under 10 bucks at this point

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Good luck. I would imagine as TunedFrog said with his, your Typhon is going to explode on 4s.

 

[majin]

Good luck. I would imagine as TunedFrog said with his, your Typhon is going to explode on 4s.

well my 3s wont run it, so I'm just trying stuff, was a 100$ toy, if it breaks ill fix it.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I just bought a pair of Ovonic 3s 9000mah 130c for my Granite 3s.
It is stupidly fast.
I have not run it thru an entire pack in 1 outing so I can't give run time but I would guess in excess of 1/2 hr/pack?
I had considered doing a 4s build with it but I just can't see a need. Its running super strong!
If I was building a speed car, sure but for bashing around, 3s is likely all I will use in the Granite.
I also run it at 75%. I'm starting to get better at steering with only 1 rear wheel actually touching the ground now too!
Now my stock Gorgon on the other hand... lol! Actually I see a 3s in its future as well actually.

 

[Greywolf74]

i hear the T's dont hold up too well under higher battery output​

Get the genuine Dean Ultra Plugs and they will hold up just fine.

 

[majin]

my 3s batteries didnt have the power top run the typhon past the end opf my sidewalk before they were drained and cutting out.
got the jumper cable for the 2 ovionic 2 s that i got in the trade .
it worked fantastic. well till i ran into my foot, little rocket is what this damn thing is lol,
as per my typical, i broke it muahahahaaaaaa
but nothing that matters really i dont suppose, just a piece of the chasiss, little tab to make a tray fro battery, well mine is gone now...

i only got like 10 mins maybe from the 2s tho thats not very cash money, so i am gonna end up getting bigger batteries, i need at least 2 per vehicle like this as they burn hella fast,

I just bought a pair of Ovonic 3s 9000mah 130c for my Granite 3s.
It is stupidly fast.
I have not run it thru an entire pack in 1 outing so I can't give run time but I would guess in excess of 1/2 hr/pack?
I had considered doing a 4s build with it but I just can't see a need. Its running super strong!
If I was building a speed car, sure but for bashing around, 3s is likely all I will use in the Granite.
I also run it at 75%. I'm starting to get better at steering with only 1 rear wheel actually touching the ground now too!
Now my stock Gorgon on the other hand... lol! Actually I see a 3s in its future as well actually.

i wanna see!!! lol wanna see this one wheel driving i bet it looks wicked awesome lol, if the 3s i had would have worked ida stuck with it but alas is not in my cards

 

[Greywolf74]

my 3s batteries didnt have the power top run the typhon past the end opf my sidewalk before they were drained and cutting out.
got the jumper cable for the 2 ovionic 2 s that i got in the trade .
it worked fantastic. well till i ran into my foot, little rocket is what this damn thing is lol,
as per my typical, i broke it muahahahaaaaaa
but nothing that matters really i dont suppose, just a piece of the chasiss, little tab to make a tray fro battery, well mine is gone now...
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i only got like 10 mins maybe from the 2s tho thats not very cash money, so i am gonna end up getting bigger batteries, i need at least 2 per vehicle like this as they burn hella fast,

i wanna see!!! lol wanna see this one wheel driving i bet it looks wicked awesome lol, if the 3s i had would have worked ida stuck with it but alas is not in my cards

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LOL, I've done that more than a couple of times. I almost did it with my 25lb 1/5 scale Kraton 8S. I bet that would have broken my ankle!

 

[majin]

 

[WickedFog]

Holy ouchies Batman! Did you find the chunk of your foot that fell off?

Put some damned shoes on ya hillbilly! Lol.
(I don't wear shoes either, so I can't talk)

 

[Greywolf74]

She got some crazy power!

 

[Doom!]

You need to find a big parking lot you can let her stretch her legs in! Lots of fun when you have a bit of space to cut loose.

 

[majin]

You need to find a big parking lot you can let her stretch her legs in! Lots of fun when you have a bit of space to cut loose.

I'm gonna take it to the baseball field soon thats a great idea, i honestly didnt think about taking it anywhere for a bit but now i kinda REALLY want to run it wide open lol

Holy ouchies Batman! Did you find the chunk of your foot that fell off?

Put some damned shoes on ya hillbilly! Lol.
(I don't wear shoes either, so I can't talk)

wasn't shiny so couldnt find it, i super glued it shut, we're good to go again lolol

 

[WickedFog]

I'm gonna take it to the baseball field soon thats a great idea, i honestly didnt think about taking it anywhere for a bit but now i kinda REALLY want to run it wide open lol

That'll be a blast! But knowing you...

But on a serious note, that thing looks like it really wants to rip. A big open parking lot is going to be fun.

 

[majin]

That'll be a blast! But knowing you...
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But on a serious note, that thing looks like it really wants to rip. A big open parking lot is going to be fun.

i see this in my future with this lol, going to be rough on it but gonna try to baby it UNTIL i get another lolol

 

[WickedFog]

i see this in my future with this lol, going to be rough on it but gonna try to baby it UNTIL i get another lolol

You can tell it has some serious power on 4s. I wouldn't use 4s on anything but open parking lot runs. 3s for bashing is perfect on them. Our Granite is basically the same platform, and it's a real hoot on 3s, when it isn't destroying driveshafts.

 

[CertifiedMike]

That'll be a blast! But knowing you...
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But on a serious note, that thing looks like it really wants to rip. A big open parking lot is going to be fun.

Omg making me cry!!!

How do you know when the chase is over???
See above!

If I ever film, I'll be sure to let you know! The crazy handling on the Granite is surely due to shorter, narrower and taller stance.

Holy moly your buggy flies on 4s!
Nice work!

I got a matching cut on the top of my foot. The exact height of the Granite's bumper and yeah, it hurt too! Lol!

 

[majin]

the typhon is on the bench, have an odd clicking sound.
i have it taken apart and rear diff looks fine, driveshaft looks fineish,
working on a car without help or guidance is pretty difficult.
i dont know what I'm looking for unless its OBVIOUSLY broken. makes for slow learning and going.
gotta bring up exploded view and try to compare parts.
like this little red part connecting the driveshaft. i can't find it. 50 of you know exactly the part and probably the part number for it as well as a few items that would be a more long lasting replacement.
and I'm over here stumped lol
everything looks fine. it should not be making this sound as far as i can tell. good times.

frustrating. calling it a night maybe fresh eyes the next day will help.
i can't even take off my wheels as i dont have some giant wheel hex apparently lol i do enjoy making my newbie mistakes.. i miss my crawlers