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Originally Posted by mattr
You can use 14AWG in 2wd without any issues, 12AWG is "better" if you have long cable runs. Which you should try and avoid anyway.
10AWG is really for continuous high drain applications, i don't even use it in a 4s 8th scale.
I also have used 4mm bullet connectors in line to enable motor swaps, but i use the heat shrink as a complete sleeve over each connector, it means i need to cut the tube to swap motor, but experimenting with just trying to insulate the connector just leads to the connector sliding apart under big impacts and shorting out. So a full sleeve solves both issues......
I gave up eventually, as it was just a pain in the arris to swap motors, pinions, changing set up on the ESC etc. So i bought a second car,
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Thanks for the advice.
I've often thought about a second chassis like maybe 2wd Associated B6D, but I really don't have the resources to run two machines (as tempting as it might be), that and trying to explain to the wife on how these two buggies are similar, but different wouldn't go down very well. It's a shame that these buggies are so specialised that you can't run in either conditions.
I'll try the full sleeve heat shrink for now and see how it goes. I'm guessing I can always resolder a direct connection in the future if I find I only run one motor. I finally received my ESC as well and it comes with wires and a capacitor to use (gonna have to research how to install that one now) so that sorts the wire issue as well.
As for the decals I found RC decals looking at the forum. I'll see how those work, very easy to order, and was able to design my own (within reason).
Just need a paint design now.