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Ramrod
04-03-2012, 10:10 PM
I just switched from Nimh batteries to Lipos and there is a big difference in weight. However, I think the tradeoff is it's faster but more hyper handling and it flips even easier.

Maybe a dumb question, but do you guys ever add a little bit of weight to keep it down especially when windy?

I think next run I'm going to put the batteries up more forward.

JimClark
04-03-2012, 10:20 PM
your CG has changed you need to move them

Doby
04-03-2012, 11:00 PM
I run mine in a "V" formation in front of the motor....a lot more stable given the extra speed that Lipos will give.

Ramrod
04-04-2012, 09:17 AM
Thanks guys, I will try that and hopefully it can handle in some wind and choppy water. It's a lot faster now than before :biggrin:

siberianhusky
04-04-2012, 11:09 AM
Kinda twitchy handeling is a bit of a SV trait once you get it really moving, I have a 24" mono that is way more stable at the same speed than my SV, the aerobatics are part of the fun of running a fast SV, you really have to use the throttle and drive the boat, especially when crossing other boat wakes in turns.
A pack of SVs all stock racing each other is a real hoot.