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PoweredByNitro
11-25-2006, 01:31 PM
What wire size should I be using for battery pack connectors and off the motor??? would 14 AWG be ok?? I'm running packs between 3000-4000 mah. Its for a electric drift car. Thanks!!
evst 360
11-25-2006, 01:34 PM
14 guage wire should be fine for a drifter, but I would install 12 guage if possible.
PoweredByNitro
11-25-2006, 01:57 PM
ok thanks for the info. The reason I ask is because I can get 14AWG for free, its the stuff they use for wiring residential houses. Is that ok to use??
slink
11-25-2006, 02:51 PM
"Is that ok to use?" Yes and No yes it will work but its better to use RC grade wire.The thing about the house wire is its solid vs. stranded.Solid wire will work but its not very flexible(which is important in RC).Its worth the few bucks it would cost to buy some novak or deans wire.
pjerry
11-25-2006, 05:15 PM
i agree definatly get some $5 wire

P-J
PoweredByNitro
11-25-2006, 06:53 PM
ok good to know, I will definately pick some up then. Many Thanks!
pjerry
11-26-2006, 11:04 AM
No problem. Anytime. I know how it is to start electric after doing nitro. I started with a T-Maxx, went to an HPI RS4 3 18SS, and then got me a XXX-T MF2, and a Mini-T. so i love electric now cause i can just charge and run the mini around my ping-pong table! lol its a lot easier and more fun.

Long story short,
Enjoy The Slide :D

P-J
PoweredByNitro
11-26-2006, 07:22 PM
I haven't left Nitro.. Just wanted to see what all the fuss was about.. being that electric is suppose to be the king of drifting. I also got a nitro RS4 18ss drifter and a 18ss touring car, I love hearing the nitro engines scream but its also nice to take a break and just charge some batteries and get my slide on :D
pjerry
11-26-2006, 07:41 PM
no, no, no. i never said you left nitro (i dont think....lemme read.......nope!), i was just encouraging your plunge into electric. BTW i am thinking about getting an X-Ray T2 '007 EU Spec. Anyone got one?

P-J