http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_28...tm.htm#2841603
Just found this thread, and read through it. Go look at it. Its all been hashed out and everyone has good points. You can make your choice from that instead of making them all hash it out again.
Make your decision from it.
I don't know why you would want to lay it on its side, but I still think it would work as stated. Thats just my opinion. Haven't tried it.