RE: Connectors
Brian
is the 3.5mm size of the connector a preference for you.
I am using the 6mm Bullets by NEU from rctoys and really like them.
I started out with 4mm schultz and then acquired a used set of batteries with the 5.5mm neu bulletts but they were heavy. The 6mm ones are quite lite and can certainly handle the wire size you need
[link]http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/DF-BULLET-60MM-3M3F/RC-PARTS-CONNECTORS-WIRING.html[/link]