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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 6:18:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was gonna order a Trinity NOW but would like to know what other accessories I need? I know the chargers that come with these are generally slow and crappy. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good quality, fast charger for lipos that I also might be able to use for my other cheapo toys (Blade CX heli, storm launcher, cheapo foamie flyers etc). Also what batteries should I pick up as spares for the Trinitynow? I know nothing about lipo batteries so please give me details on exactly which batteries and charger I should get from what website if possible. I would appreciate any help!! Sorry to be such a newbie!!

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 2:15:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		I got mine a couple days ago, and am somewhat disappointed with the build quality, but the truck itself and the components work well as a package, and this thing is definitely fast.

I have contacted Trinity and will get back to you guys after I have received a response from them on my issues. I am hoping that they handle it well.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 2:20:55 PM   
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I know the chargers that come with these are generally slow and crappy.

While the charger is probably not the one you want to use if you get a larger capacity pack, for the stock pack it does a good job. It is a balancing charger that charges at 750mA, so a full charge should take less than two hours. Even with a top of the line charger, you generally don't want to charge lipo at more than 1C, which will take a full hour to charge the pack. The only thing wrong with the charger is the fact it is AC only.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 3:22:07 PM   
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what is your budget for a charger? I sell a charger that lets you charge 2 packs at once and Balance them at the same time also. I can charge 2 pack in less then 1hr

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 4:10:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		hey let me know how things go with trinity because i would like to get the things i am missing and a ftont shock as mine is bunk.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 5:38:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Definitely looks cool. Anyone got the dimensions of the battery holder... more specifically the length. If its 100mm+ then you have tons of options for lipos.

On a side note, the mamba 25 can take 4s lipos for a short period of time, but can't run 4s all day. If you drag race, 4s is possible since you only run the car for 10 seconds at a time. Tony Phalen set the mini speed record on a mamba 25/6800 and 4s lipos.

As far as the motors go, I'd suggest a larger 24mm can like an Aon, Ammo 24mm series, or even a Wraith. The motor that included is already longer than a mamba by like 5mm, so going to a mamba would actually be a downgrade in power. If I buy this truck, the Aon 4900kv motor would be my choice for 3s. The wraith would be my choice for 2s.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 5:54:48 PM   
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Definitely looks cool. Anyone got the dimensions of the battery holder... more specifically the length. If its 100mm+ then you have tons of options for lipos.

I did a quick measurement with a ruler that didn't quite fit, and got 4.25x1.5x0.8"

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 7:32:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just confirmed with Trinity the motor is a 4400kv motor.. I just orderd the 17T pinion for mine. make sit go about 60mph or more.. stock is 13T Trinity said they tried a 6800KV motor and it was insane fast. but run times drop to about 6-7minutes


with stock motor and 13T pinion 40mph 12minutes
Stock motor 17T pinion 60mph 9-10 minutes


Also If you change the Speedcontrol setting to Starting Power HIGH.. it gets rid of the lag at startup.. and more the timing to LOW.. that glitching on take off will dissappear



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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 7:54:15 PM   
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ORIGINAL: thetable

I did a quick measurement with a ruler that didn't quite fit, and got 4.25x1.5x0.8"


ok, so about 107mm x 37mm x 20mm ball park. not bad. This allows the use of lipos in the range of 2000-2500mah. You should definitely be able to up the run times to 20-30 mins on those lipos.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 8:25:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		watsup with all this glichting im hearing aboout it ??? is it that badley made????? and why do half of teh people say thers came with no users manuale

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 8:55:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		people are calling the sometimes lag at startup Glitching . which it really is thje speedcontol needs to be reprogrammed

I am looking for some high MAH lipo with no luck cant find anything that will fit

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 8:59:21 PM   
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ORIGINAL: 850R

I was gonna order a Trinity NOW but would like to know what other accessories I need? I know the chargers that come with these are generally slow and crappy. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good quality, fast charger for lipos that I also might be able to use for my other cheapo toys (Blade CX heli, storm launcher, cheapo foamie flyers etc). Also what batteries should I pick up as spares for the Trinitynow? I know nothing about lipo batteries so please give me details on exactly which batteries and charger I should get from what website if possible. I would appreciate any help!! Sorry to be such a newbie!!


Most lipo chargers take about an hour to charger a lipo battery.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 9:01:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would suggest anyone buying one of these cars to also buy the Castle Link. The firmware on the Mamba esc might need to be upgrade to the newest version.

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 9:03:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		yeah the castle link makes it alot easier to program plus making those changes i recommend make a big difference

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RE: Trinity Now 1st Impression - 12/21/2007 9:04:25 PM   
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