Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-27125665-20180730133310/@comment-27125665-20180731100713

Elliottw wrote: I stick to 2S motors like RM2s, Honey Badgers, and Meishel 2.0s. They're all drop-in replacements that are suitable for IMRs. These also have the advantage of being able to run on the stock wiring, although when you remove all the electrical locks, you have to rewire anyway. So you might as well put in better wiring.

Here's the thing with those Neo Rhinos - they have a stall current of 24 amps. Even good IMRs like these Nitecore 650s only produce 6.5 amps max. Even if you use the 2x2 battery box trick, you're only going to get 13 amps of current. That's only half the necessary current. You'll kill your IMRs. Or if they're protected (and please say they are) at minimum you'll trip the thermal overload after a couple minutes, especially if you're frequently revving up from a standstill. Neo Rhinos really need a 2S LiPo.

Honey Badgers, by comparison, have a stall current of 10 amps. I measured the current of the OTW 2000s that I generally use at 5.0 amps max. So two pairs of two in series gives me exactly 10 amps. It's a perfect match and I'm quite satisfied with the performance.

So you might want to rethink your plan. Either upgrade the batteries or downgrade the motors, because this combo isn't a recipe for success. In fact, it's a really bad idea.

Look, I don't want to sound like a broken record, but you NEED to get protected IMRs. Unprotected IMRs need to be constantly monitored to make sure they don't ever drop below 3 volts, because they can get into a runaway condition and spontaneously catch on fire. Like in the middle of the day when no one's home. They also have a nasty tendency to explode while charging. Just read all the warnings on these TrustFire knockoffs. Seriously, don't buy unprotected IMRs. Just don't do it. Thanks for letting me know. My friend who suggested I upgrade wanted to suggest the Hyperion motors, which according to him, are more powerful and cost less than a neo rhino. I am doing research to find my optimum motor and IMRs.

I will check if IMRs that I found are protected, I dont want my house to burn again just like about 12 years ago.