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The following Traxxas High
Current Connector packages
are available from your
hobby dealer. When using
adapters, be careful not to
exceed the current rating of
the Molex connector.
Part #3060
Single Male/Female
Part #3080
2-Pack Female
Part #3070
2-Pack Male
Part #3061
Male Charge Adapter
Part #3062
Female Charge Adapter
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Install the battery pack with
the battery wires facing the
rear of the model. Insert the
tabs of the battery hold-
down into the slots in the
rear hold-down retainer and
then place the battery hold-
down over the post. Secure
the battery hold-down with
body clip in the hole in the
post. Do not connect the
battery pack yet.
Using Different Battery Configuration
The battery hold-downs are capable of accommodating either side-by-
side racing style packs or the more common stick packs. The battery
compartments are configured for stick packs from the factory. The
number on each side of the hold down indicates the battery height
in millimeters that hold-down can accommodate. Note that one side
is labeled “25” and other side is labeled “23”. The 25mm side is for use
with typical stick type battery packs. If you are using side-by-side racing
packs, simply flip the hold-down over to the 23mm side and use it on the
opposite side of the chassis. Your model includes a foam block which
should be installed in front of 6-cell batteries for a more secure fit.
The Traxxas High Current Connector
Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High-
Current Connector. Standard connectors restrict
current flow and are not capable of delivering
the power needed to maximize the output of
the XL-5. The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large
contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of
resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector
is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
Using Other Batteries
Your model is equipped with a state of the art, high-
performance power system. It is designed to be able to flow
large amounts power with the least amount of restriction.
The benefits are drastically increased speed and acceleration.
However, this places extra demands on the battery and
electrical system connections. For best performance, your
model requires the use of NiMH battery packs that have cells
rated for high discharge and use high-quality, low-resistance
assembly techniques, such as the included Traxxas Power
Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do not retain
their performance characteristics after repeated uses in high-
powered electric applications. They will lose their punch and
run time and may require frequent replacement. In addition,
poor-quality, high-resistance cell connectors could fail,
requiring disassembly and repair. The main goal is to reduce
all sources of high resistance in the pack. This includes the
connector, the wire, and the bars attaching the cells together.
High pack resistance will create
additional heat and rob you of the
full power the cells are capable of
producing. We recommend using
Traxxas Power Cell batteries for
best performance.
2923 Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2940 Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2950 Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
