Rustler run time

[beaker100]

K this should be easy.

With the Stinger motor which seems to be ok in there, what kind of run times should I get? I have the traxxas ESC as well.

I am using a 1500 battery, how much run time would I gain by going with a 2000 battery, would it really be a 25% increase?

While I'm sure the Stinger motor isnt the best, is it considered a stock motor, like if I bought some other type of stock motor would I go faster? Or is the Stinger faster than stock?

Also I hear that the bearing kit for the wheels will increase my run time, anyone know how much?

Basically I want nice 15-20 minute runs with decent speed, but it doesnt have to be blazing, just enough to jump, which the Stinger does fine for now...

[Obi112]

Not sure about the run time increase, but I switched by a stock motor with a 1500 pack to a 15 turn modified and my run times seem longer!

[old phart]

Stock Rustler; stock Stinger; stock gears I got 20 minutes on a 3000 NiMh pack.

[Aussie_Man]

Try a 2400 pack, they work great, but try a stock motor with more effiency.

[beaker100]

So a stock motor will give me a faster speed and longer run times?

The speed I am getting with this Stinger motor isnt very good.

On the 2400 and above battery packs, will any charger do it? I have a Dynamite Mega 2 charger and the instructions only have charging recommendations up to 2000 mAH batteries.

I'd hate to buy a big ol battery and then just ruin it

[R/C Homie]

well if u can afford it get a 2400 pack and an intellapeak charger $50 i think for the charger and i wouldnt charge a 2400 pack on a timed charger also the intellapeak can also charge 3000 packs and last it comes with a conditioning dischager feature very cool oh and u sound like a newbie no offence but u MUST discharge your batts or kiss ur run time and full life of ur batts good bye ;) :cool: good luck

[beaker100]

I have a XXX-NT gas truck, but this is my first electric in like 11 years.

Thanks for the advice!