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Old 11-10-2008, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by toddhuss
I need advice on a Lipo for an xxx-t, MM 5700. I need 30 minutes in the Main. Some guys use maxamps 8000 at the track, but is there anything comparable in performance, but cheaper in the wallet? A 4700 NiMH barely makes it, and slows at 20-25 minutes, so I need an upgrade.
What motor are you running? That will determine what you need as far as mah goes.
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Originally Posted by tdeal823
http://home.comcast.net/~truerc/read...eady_packs.htm

TrueRc makes a 8000 for $85 that is a 2s2p configuration at 10C thats 80A.
not a bad deal.
I'm not sure I would buy from a online store hosted on a Comcast personal storage area.....JMO
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Originally Posted by Krio
What motor are you running? That will determine what you need as far as mah goes.
CC 5700 motor with MM esc.
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Originally Posted by y2kgtp
I was not looking for the best, just some packs for practice. 3 4000 Mah packs for just over 100$ seemed like a good deal...

I'll dump 100$ on the race day pack
With lipos u dont need practice packs. U get 2 really good packs or if u have multiple cars 1 per car. I use 1 per car on race day and for practice by the time 1 is dead the other should almost be charged
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Originally Posted by y2kgtp
I'm not sure I would buy from a online store hosted on a Comcast personal storage area.....JMO
Originally Posted by toddhuss
CC 5700 motor with MM esc.
True rc makes fine packs for the price. I know many people that have used them and they work great...even in an electric 8th scale. They are going to be your least expensive choice because I think you will need 8000 mah if you want to run hard all 30 mins.
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Originally Posted by gweed
With lipos u dont need practice packs. U get 2 really good packs or if u have multiple cars 1 per car. I use 1 per car on race day and for practice by the time 1 is dead the other should almost be charged
I think I need to get out of the NiMh state of mind...I'm so used to having 5-6 batteries and multiple chargers.......

I think if I had 2-3 4000Mah Lipo's and 2 Chargers, I will prob be happy.
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I have 2 chargers and 4 4000mah lipos I never run out. and normally have a pack to lend out if some one needs it.
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Originally Posted by tdeal823
I have 2 chargers and 4 4000mah lipos I never run out. and normally have a pack to lend out if some one needs it.
That sounds about right to me. I'd want the 2nd charger for Transmitter batteries or if I needed to charge something else....

Summer time I fly 3D Foamies and 2 chargers would be great as well.
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Originally Posted by y2kgtp
I think I need to get out of the NiMh state of mind...I'm so used to having 5-6 batteries and multiple chargers.......

I think if I had 2-3 4000Mah Lipo's and 2 Chargers, I will prob be happy.
Now your getting it.

get 2 good lipo's. I would personally get the smc 5000 28c lipo for 119.99 each. if only one. Those got rip !

Lipo's last along time.
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Originally Posted by y2kgtp
I think I need to get out of the NiMh state of mind...I'm so used to having 5-6 batteries and multiple chargers.......

I think if I had 2-3 4000Mah Lipo's and 2 Chargers, I will prob be happy.
At most you will need 2 lipo's per car you are running. I know several people that only have 1 and are able to just charge in between heats without any problems. Completely up to you.
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Originally Posted by Bulldawg RC
At most you will need 2 lipo's per car you are running. I know several people that only have 1 and are able to just charge in between heats without any problems. Completely up to you.
I think for piece of mind, I need at least 2. 1 battery charging while I'm running\practicing I feel better. I'm a glass half empty kind of guy.
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Originally Posted by RB FIVE
Now your getting it.

get 2 good lipo's. I would personally get the smc 5000 28c lipo for 119.99 each. if only one. Those got rip !

Lipo's last along time.
You think the smc 5000 will last 30 minutes?
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Understanding the batteries has proven difficult for me. All the brands, power ratings, cells, chargers, balancers, lipo vs. NiMh, etc.

Someone needs to write a book on this, or at least a detailed article on how to sort all this out.
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Originally Posted by toddhuss
You think the smc 5000 will last 30 minutes?

I have no idea how long it last's. Depends on your motor and track layout.

Of all the roar legal capacity battery's i think this one is among the best.
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Originally Posted by toddhuss
Understanding the batteries has proven difficult for me. All the brands, power ratings, cells, chargers, balancers, lipo vs. NiMh, etc.

Someone needs to write a book on this, or at least a detailed article on how to sort all this out.
It's really simple, to be honest. Lipo's are very easy to understand and use. NIMH is more complicated.
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