BuzzBomber

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Yes, it will handle them fine. However, you will need to monitor the pack voltage and stop running before the voltage drops below the critical point. If you stop running when the voltage sinks to 7v unloaded, you should be fine. This is the way we had to do it before lipo compatible ESCs came out. Also, make sure the packs you are using can handle at least 40 amps with bursts to 60 amps to give yourself some headroom (this is assuming you're using a mild brushed motor like the stock Titan).

HeliStyle

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I think im going to just pick up a 7.2v 3600mah nimh venom pack tommorrw and call it a day lol

aftermarket

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Please, oh please!! Don't get venom packs!!!!! They are very low quality and performance and runtime won't get too far. I'd atleast get some gp3300's, ener-g's, or maybe something from cbp.

HeliStyle

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any other good packs?

aftermarket

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Ener-g packs are the highest quality. Get them from spc. More choices can be found at cheapbatterypacks.com. They let you build your own, using your selection of cells, configuration, etc.

dmontzsta

My son has a Radio Shack 3300 pack that is AWESOME with the stock set up. We are getting him a brushless esc/ motor combo though and I am sure it will be a little wimp battery after that. What are some good NIMH batteries?

Thanks.

fusebmx13

ener-g batteries from spcracing.com

HeliStyle

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yeah im using a radioshack pack I have its alright

dmontzsta

I just saw this, I meant to say brushed!

fusebmx13

lol there are a lot of flaws in brushed systems if you ask me. They are slower, dont last as long, less lifetime on a battery, brushes need maitinence, a lot more things i can think of. But the bottom line is, you need brushless lol.

HeliStyle

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do you guys break front bulkheads alot, I hit my parents porch today and it snapped,is there a rpm one I could buy or is there only aluminum ones to buy?

HoaRC

trinity, orion, team kwik, team scream ep cells or a 3700-5000 mah battery by any of these brands. yes it's marketing, but they do have cells that last much longer.

jeff

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HeliStyle

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whats the biggest pinion traxxas makes for the stampede? mine is stock with the 18 tooth pinion

HoaRC

your motor will overheat if you use a bigger pinion. check my website - i have like 30 stampede setups.

fusebmx13

I would go with Ener-G batteries from spcracing.com. I do not use them, i use lipo but a lot of people love them.

Damo_MadTruck

Hey, is the traxxas stampede a good/ cheap monster truck to buy???

HeliStyle

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I just got mine, and love it, I got mine for only 80 bucks, because I work at a hobby shop lol even though I ran into a porch yesterday and broke my front bulkhead and shock end, but thats because I was going full speed and its 20 degrees out. But its only 6 bucks for both parts, thats another reason I like it cheap stock parts and tons of upgrades.

Damo_MadTruck

Hey, how much does the Stampede usually cost in USA??
In Australia the cheapest brand new Stampede i can get is $275 au ($160 us)

BuzzBomber

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That's a pretty decent price for the XL-5 version. I haven't found much cheaper than that, except for closeout sales.

HeliStyle

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cheapest I have seen in the us is 164.00 shipped to your door

HoaRC

on ebay i've seen used rtr stampede go for $50 buy it now..

Redvanmafia

My stampede driftshafts are busted, can you guys point me to possibly better shafts and everything need to mount them?

fusebmx13

Jato half shafts work great for me. Strong and never have a problem after a couple months with 3s. You might have to drill out the holes slightly though to get them to fit.

Redvanmafia

so you use jato half shafts?, and stock stampede spindles? but drill the spindle out?

TORNADO BB

will this battery fit in the stampede vxl
DuraTrax 7-Cell 8.4V DTX4200 NiMH Stick Standard Plug
thanks