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08-22-2016, 09:03 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wheatfields
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|  Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
I've read though several pages of threads on mods for my YXL and sifting through the keyboard-commando comments has finally forced me to create my own thread to find others like me needing advice in this area. With that said, PLEASE leave your attitude and immaturity for other threads. I'm 46 years old and over 20 years in the RC hobby and have no time and/or tolerance for personal attacks on others. Now, on to the issue at hand....  I have piles of 6S lipo batteries from use in my 12S helictopers and I would like to use some of these 6S packs in my YXL. I see that there is plenty of room just in front of the ESC location to fit most all of my packs ranging from 2000 to 5000+mah packs that I already own. Has anyone devised a method of containing a single pack in this area already? And if so would you please share with me how you accomplished this? Your input and advice is much appreciated. And once again guys, please keep this thread clean and sane so others may find it and help them in a modification of this type on their rigs. |
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08-22-2016, 03:38 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bar Harbor
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|  Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
I run a aluminum bar (basher bar) under the front clip that I tapped out for shock tower supports.. a tray could be fastened to it and the weight box in the rear could be used to balance it out...
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08-22-2016, 04:04 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wheatfields
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
If you don't mind posting a pic of your rig I'm sure I can work out the rest with a shop full of $40K in Miller equipment and enough tools to supply a mechanic's shop.  Last edited by Savvy; 08-22-2016 at 04:32 PM. |
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08-22-2016, 05:23 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: On a rock
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
Why wouldn't you just run two in parallel? balanced weight, Bonus run time, less voltage drop on hard launches.. All around a win if you ask me..
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08-22-2016, 05:35 PM
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08-22-2016, 06:13 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: On a rock
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
Dude, 6S in parallel with 6S is still 6S.. Learn the difference between series, and parallel.. |
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08-22-2016, 07:10 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bar Harbor
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice  This is a picture of my XLX tub but it shows the Basher bar... It could be modified for a battery tray... I plan on using two 6s packs as well lol |
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08-22-2016, 07:15 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wheatfields
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
I'm only looking to use 6S on my rig as it has been using up to this point. I'm just looking for ideas, etc on options to use all my 6S packs instead of the 2 x 3S packs up to this point. I watched one of your videos and it seems that you have done a HUGE amount of work, machining and investing in yours and I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. Thank you for your input and I look forward to possibly leaning on you for other ideas after I've had a chance to watch some more of your YT videos. You have my thanks. Last edited by Savvy; 08-22-2016 at 07:16 PM. Reason: spelling correction |
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08-22-2016, 07:30 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bar Harbor
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
Thanks ! I'm so close I can taste it ... I had the OBA,4WS and other surprises all ruffed in and decided to buff out a few scratches and through on one more clear coat.. Long story short the LHS had the clear sitting on the shelf for 10 years that completely ruined my parts.... I've got everything back to square one... and better than ever... After experiencing the steering and sound come to life I can't express how happy I am with the outcome... I got the panels at the graphics shop for the Youtube tribute to the builders that truly power the industry...
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08-22-2016, 07:34 PM
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08-22-2016, 07:35 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bar Harbor
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
Ive been contemplating on welding my latch closed and making a drop slot through the top of the battery compartments for accepting 4s / 6s for parallel or series ..
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08-22-2016, 08:09 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bar Harbor
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| Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice
Pro Mod Steve PM me the same gracious offer the other day as well !! Thank-you very much for the offers guys !! I'll defiantly keep it in mind ! What a great community ! Most of the time...
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08-22-2016, 08:15 PM
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|  Re: Yeti XL Single Lipo Mod Advice Quote:
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