Looking at buying a Senton 3S......

[riz14]

What lipo options can it handle? Just 3S lipos? Will it also handle 4S lipos?

 

[305HemiGuy]

2S or 3S. The electronics that come with it can't handle 4S.

 

[RCbuzz]

Nope 3S max, and imo I don't think you will need more. It's a fun truck!

 

[Bustedaw11]

Zeee 11.1V 80C 5200mAh is what I got for my big rock. Fits like a glove and so far happy with the performance. They run $31 each which is darn good. Basher pack.

 

[riz14]

is this a 3S Senton?

 

[305HemiGuy]

is this a 3S Senton? View attachment 302274

Yes & No. That started life as a brushed 550 Senton. Basically it came from the factory as brushed. Plastic turnbuckle and slipper clutch are dead giveaways. It was later converted to brushless, as that motor & esc are Not stock 3S Senton electronics. That body is also the 550 brushed truck body. Thing also looks like it has crappy Traxxas battery connectors

 

[riz14]

Yes & No. That started life as a brushed 550 Senton. Basically it came from the factory as brushed. Plastic turnbuckle and slipper clutch are dead giveaways. It was later converted to brushless, as that motor & esc are Not stock 3S Senton electronics. That body is also the 550 brushed truck body.

That's what i was thinking too......... new to these and want to buy a 3S version to run 3S obviously. lol
Was hoping the pics would help determine somehow if this is safely capable to run 3S ?

 

[305HemiGuy]

That's what i was thinking too......... new to these and want to buy a 3S version to run 3S obviously. lol
Was hoping the pics would help determine somehow if this is safely capable to run 3S ?

Looking at the way that battery connector is spliced and taped onto the ESC, I don't know if that truck would "safely" run anything. Those electronics don't look to be the highest of quality either. If I were you I'd buy a new 3S Senton from a reputable hobby dealer, or you can get a roller and build one yourself. Seeing as how you're new to the hobby I wouldn't necessarily recommend that second option. If you do buy used, make sure it's a Senton that came brushless/3S from the factory. But to answer your question, that particular truck you posted may very possibly run 3S, how good will it perform is another question. It's missing a lot of factory parts that are on the 3S line to help it handle the brushless power (driveline brace, motor mount, slipper clutch, spur gear, pinion, etc.)

 

[riz14]

Looking at the way that battery connector is spliced and taped onto the ESC, I don't know if that truck would "safely" run anything. Those electronics don't look to be the highest of quality either. If I were you I'd buy a new 3S Senton from a reputable hobby dealer, or you can get a roller and build one yourself. Seeing as how you're new to the hobby I wouldn't necessarily recommend that second option. If you do buy used, make sure it's a Senton that came brushless/3S from the factory.

yeah,..... that's what i'm looking for is a good clean factory 3S Senton.... its confusing when they are all called Sentons.......

 

[oldguywnewtoy]

Yeah, I'd pass on that one, unless he's givin' it away.

 

[riz14]

Yeah, I'd pass on that one, unless he's givin' it away.

He's looking for $200.

 

[Cheez]

 

[Bustedaw11]

I'm with them up there. The tape says how well it was taken care of, I wouldn't want it... who knows what else is going on. Cheap brushless system that's rigged in a base model... nah..
I'd buy new if you could. Especially being newer so if you have any issues the shop/ store it comes from can help if need be. Just a little insurance.

 

[riz14]

Yeah....I'm passing on it....I'm seeing the same things you guys are.....Thanks for the feedback

Also looking at this one for around $200....thoughts? I told him I'd need to buy tires and a Senton body.....I offered $175.....too much of an offer or ?

 

[305HemiGuy]

This one looks better. At least he didn't cheap out on the electronics, looks like a Castle Motor & Hobbywing Quicrun ESC. That truck also came from the factory as a 3S model, so you're good to go with all the other supporting components. Also has aftermarket springs. I think $175 is a fair offer.

 

[riz14]

buying this one.