svo

Is it ok to use LiPos in the chrome top?

DOMIT

iTrader: (1)

Why on earth would you want to spend the money for LiPos in a starter box????

-R2-

iTrader: (4)

yes you can use Lipos on your starter box, I believe you would a three cell so you can stay around the 12 volt voltage and I do see alot of guys going to Lipos in there boxes to get some of the travel weight down and more run time out of there boxes.

K_B

iTrader: (70)

It would also be a good idea to use a low voltage cutoff as well and make sure the lipos have a discharge rate that's high enough or you'll ruin 'em. Amain sells alot of lipos that are specifically for starter boxes. They're 4 cell, so they're 14.8V. So you get rid of alot of weight and gain some power.

rezenclowd3

iTrader: (17)

Most guys I know use 2 2cell lipos or 1 4cell lipo when using lipos in their starter boxes. 3 cells seems a little weak IMO. Personally I use 2 stick packs.

air8

iTrader: (7)

Same here.

svo

What else would I do with the money??

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Thanks guys. I keep a close eye on all my LiPos that I use with no cutoff.

dgraham225

iTrader: (4)

if your talking about the universal box, the big blue/chrome top, then NO, its not ok to run a lipo in it..

i read that on here a while back, they said that the amp draw of the one large motor is too much for th lipo to handle, especially under a heavy oad...

i was in the same boat, i wanted to replace with a lipo to save a little weight, that box is f'in HEAVY compared to others.. but it spins over the tightest of motors sooo good, lol!

imaxx21

iTrader: (1)

chrome top only has a 12v motor in it..

i wouldnt run a lipo

svo

Yikes, I keep hearing yes and no about the same each way.
I am still unsure if it is really safe or unsafe. Guess the only way to really find out is to try it, but I do not want that risk.

I think I may just get a new gel cell and stick with that.
I sure do not want to cause fireworks in the pits.


I wasn't wanting it for the weight difference. I mainly wanted it for the extra power and run time.

It is the box with the single BIG motor.

The thing is,..I had already ordered the battery,..got it in,.but not opened it yet. Guess i'll see if I can return it for a credit or something.


Thanks.

Loop&Roll

20$ 4amphr lipo in mine works great... I have the OFNA compact box with one 750 motor, much lighter and easier than a lead acid and can charge it wednesday and race sunday with no performance loss.

tallyram

iTrader: (11)

i have been running a protek 2100 starter box lipo in my chrome top for about 3 months now with no signs of damage to lipo or motor. all i can say is it spins FAST!

jbrow1

iTrader: (28)

Got a link to the battery?

Loop&Roll

Yeah for sure... http://www.ebay.com.au

svo

The battery I have is a ProTek 2100 mAh / 20C/ 4cell