is this a bad idea?

[dana]

stuffing the batteries into pool noodles? thanks...

[RIPFENCE]

i guess i would just ask why? and its probably not great if your lipos get real hot and then melt your noodle or something..are you just real strapped for room in that mean machine...btw i love the geico graphics on that hull its awesome

[dana]

thanks rip. no im not strapped, im just looking for an easy way to put them in, plus the noodles add flotation so why not...

[Rumdog]

It may be just fine. The Traxxas plugs however...

[dana]

It may be just fine. The Traxxas plugs however...

lol, no the traxxas plugs are goin, 5.5's just a series plug from an rc car man... haha

[RIPFENCE]

i always think in terms of the worst thing that could happen..lets just say you blow your t180 to high hell from overpropping..the noodle catches fire and then your battery is next and the hull is junk...but it probably will not happen...lol

[Flying Scotsman]

I would not do that, as you may increase the heat of the batteries, as their is no circulation of air and yes I know the hatch is taped.

Douggie

[dana]

i always think in terms of the worst thing that could happen..lets just say you blow your t180 to high hell from overpropping..the noodle catches fire and then your battery is next and the hull is junk...but it probably will not happen...lol

haha yeah i hear ya man. i have an x442 on there, so im hardly overpropping. im starting out small because honestly.... my fastest boat right now is my ul-1, so this should be a big step up, and i dont want it doing 60 mph cause really... ive never piloted a boat over 40 -45 mph. so you see, im starting off slow

[RIPFENCE]

haha yeah i hear ya man. i have an x442 on there, so im hardly overpropping. im starting out small because honestly.... my fastest boat right now is my ul-1, so this should be a big step up, and i dont want it doing 60 mph cause really... ive never piloted a boat over 40 -45 mph. so you see, im starting off slow

i'm just foolin man..real nice boat

[6sHyper]

It may be just fine. The Traxxas plugs however...

Whats wrong with the Traxxas plugs??? they work great up to 6s no problem.

[Rumdog]

Whats wrong with the Traxxas plugs??? they work great up to 6s no problem.

They are no good over 60ish amps. Use 5.5 bullets. Plus using a jumper just adds more unnecessary wire and resistance.