Humps Before LiPos

[RoyRoy]

Has anybody ever stepped up to an 8.4 hump Nihm, before, or instead of, a 2s LiPo? (From a 7.2 Nihm) -just wondering what the speed results were- I’m hearing that 2s and 8.4Nihm are pretty similar in top speed. (But I’ve also heard that there isn’t a big speed difference between a 7.2 and an 8.4, which doesn’t seem right). -Just wondering if an 8.4Nihm is a possibility for an Amp MT. But also wondering if an Arrma brushed Granite/Typhon Mega is a worthwhile purchase/addition to the collection-

 

[P0SEID0N2025]

I'm not sure about the hump packs for the ecx amp. most people go to 2s brushed or even 3s brushless. 3s brushless is a lot for these trucks so i dont suggest putting a high torque setup in it. Either way the brushed arrma cars would definitely be worth it since i have the 3s granite and although you wont have as much power, I'm confident the brushed cars would be just as much fun!

 

[RoyRoy]

I'm not sure about the hump packs for the ecx amp. most people go to 2s brushed or even 3s brushless. 3s brushless is a lot for these trucks so i dont suggest putting a high torque setup in it. Either way the brushed arrma cars would definitely be worth it since i have the 3s granite and although you wont have as much power, I'm confident the brushed cars would be just as much fun!

Thanks!

 

[Lephturn]

No reason to run 30 year old tech that sucks. LiPo far outperforms those old school batterie. I ran 2S LiPo in my stock Amp MT for months with no problems. I run 3S now with a 3,300 kv brushless and all I’ve upgraded is the metal gear set. Run LiPo, set your slipper clutch and have fun. Welcome to 30 minute run times.

 

[joker]

I was running 2s lipos on my Crush and decided to try a 8.4v 4200mah 7 cell nimh hump pack. I think its quicker than 2s lipo and isnt affected by the cold like lipos. Also seemed to keep my motor and esc cooler than lipo. I get 20-25 minutes of pure hauling _ _ _!