halo123

Hi,

Im looking at buying a Traxxas Slash

For the battery im tossing up between two, ive decided for now to stay away from LiPO as it seems it would be easier with NiMH as its less maintenance.

So im thinking about either

5000mAh 7.2v NiMH Stick Pack -AUD $65
4200mAh 8.4v Nimh - TRX Plug -AUD $55

not sure if the first one is Traxxas plug or not, but what is the difference between the two in terms of run time and speed? is it pretty close? Im thinking to buy two of the same. so that i have a spare on hand and ready, plus when i buy a second r/c (probably the Traxxas bandit) i've already got a battery.

any help or advise would be much appreciated

Thanks
Martin

racer1812

iTrader: (31)

4200mah 8.4v (7 cell) will have noticably more speed but will have less run time do to both the mah difference, 4200 vs. 5000, and the fact that with 7 cells vs. 6 it puts more voltage to the motor which makes it draw more amps.
Even if both packs were the same mah, the 7 cell would get less run time.

racerguy13

go with the 6 cell so if you ever race in a spec class the 6 cell will be allowed not the seven