SMC lipo with battery leads on the side

[hsks99]

I bought one without realizing it wouldn't fit right in my 2wd slash. Has anyone come up with a way to run these? Should I cut the chassis stiffener on the side of the batt tray, disassemble the hardcase and rewire it out the end, or should I just get rid of it?

[castorriv]

I routed out room for it on the side with my Dremel. I haven't had any problems with weakening the chassis, I think it's plenty strong even with the material removed.

[Arakon]

To be on the safe side, cut a "V" shape into the battery tray with a cutoff wheel, and then smooth it with a sanding drum to be U-shaped.. that way there are no sharp edges that could turn into a crack.

[hsks99]

Thanks for the quick replies! I guess I'll give it a shot. If anyone has had a problem after cutting the side of the batt tray please speak up!

[Wolfjon]

I have not done it but I have cut apart other things to fit just take your time and keep checking the fit so that you only remove as little as needed..

[hsks99]

Yea, I'll be sure to avoid the hack-job look and definitely finish the bottom of the slot with a round file or drum or something.

Maybe I should just mount the battery under the chassis instead!