Rustler VXL -- 8.4v 3000mah Nimh Vs 7.4v 4000mah Lipo
#1
Rustler VXL -- 8.4v 3000mah Nimh Vs 7.4v 4000mah Lipo
I have a stock Rustler VXL, except spectrum radio. Currently I am running a 7 cell 8.4v nimh battery. Would I see much improvement if I got a 4000mah 2s 7.4v Lipo. My funds are limited but I would like to see more speed.
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any input.
#2
increased running time, not increased speed.
you'd be going from 8.4v to 7.4v.
I'm no expert, but i'm pretty sure that's right. I'm sure we'll see a second opinion.
you'd be going from 8.4v to 7.4v.
I'm no expert, but i'm pretty sure that's right. I'm sure we'll see a second opinion.
#3
I know the voltage is less but with Lipo I think I can draw more amps. I don't know for sure.....thats why I'm asking the question.
#5
Ok, thanks for your fast responses. I'll just wait until I can afford a 3s Lipo.
#7
It is just a Venom 7 cell NiMH pack, Fairly new though and does seem to be pretty quick.
#8
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The performance of the 4000 Lipo and your 7-cell will probably be about the same except for the lipo will be lighter which may give you a little more performance. Here is a plot of my new lipo vs my older matched NiMH packs.
http://kufman.com/img/rc/Graph_lipo_nimh.jpg
These were descent race packs at one point and still tons better than a orion sport pack that I bought for my dad.
To be sure that you get more speed, get a 3s when you go lipo
http://kufman.com/img/rc/Graph_lipo_nimh.jpg
These were descent race packs at one point and still tons better than a orion sport pack that I bought for my dad.
To be sure that you get more speed, get a 3s when you go lipo