what lipo for slash spec?
10-20-2009, 04:46 PM
#1
what lipo for slash spec?
what size lipo woukld be suggested for slash spec racing? races are 10 minutes. is there somethibng i could use in a buggy as well?any info would be great. thanks
10-20-2009, 05:52 PM
#2
I am using a hard case Zippy Flightmax 5000mah 20C 2S Lipo for my stock Slash that I got from HobbyCity for like $40.00. It is more than I need with plenty of punch during the whole run. The best part is, I go the whole race day without recharging. It lasts three 5 min. qualifiers and a 5 min. main. If I am bashing, it runs about 40 minutes straight. Hope it helps!
10-20-2009, 06:01 PM
#3
The Zippy or Turnigy Hardcase Lipos are the best on the market for the money.
If you race at a track that uses ROAR rules, they may or may not let you run them as they are not approved.
RFI Lipos available from MRC are a good choice if you MUST have ROAR approval.
If you race at a track that uses ROAR rules, they may or may not let you run them as they are not approved.
RFI Lipos available from MRC are a good choice if you MUST have ROAR approval.
10-20-2009, 07:26 PM
#5
yeah they have to be roar approved.
not to be a conspiracy theorist but i think were getting hosed on the whole roar thing! just my opinion.
not to be a conspiracy theorist but i think were getting hosed on the whole roar thing! just my opinion.
10-20-2009, 08:19 PM
#6
10-20-2009, 10:31 PM
#7
Yea those damn Hobbycity lipos are just ticking time bombs in your expensive RC car waiting to blow half the table-top into the stands when it goes off. And it WILL go off, look at all the guys who lost a nice ride because of it.
On a serious note, I cant comment much about getting ROAR approval, as I do not know the exact requirements. But I do know the reason other companies charge so much more has to do with testing, and getting them approved. The companies that support race teams and organizations put alot of money into making sure the products they sell will perform on race day. This trickles down to us paying more.
If I was a professional racer, racing to keep sponsorships and my job, I would likely not use Hobbycity stuff. But Im not, and most of us are not. This stuff work just fine for us, it has a reliable record, and it saves us money. It doesnt just save us money right now, it saves us money in the long run too. I really dont need a name brand and the extensive testing to tell me that I can win races and have fun with Zippy Lipos.
On a serious note, I cant comment much about getting ROAR approval, as I do not know the exact requirements. But I do know the reason other companies charge so much more has to do with testing, and getting them approved. The companies that support race teams and organizations put alot of money into making sure the products they sell will perform on race day. This trickles down to us paying more.
If I was a professional racer, racing to keep sponsorships and my job, I would likely not use Hobbycity stuff. But Im not, and most of us are not. This stuff work just fine for us, it has a reliable record, and it saves us money. It doesnt just save us money right now, it saves us money in the long run too. I really dont need a name brand and the extensive testing to tell me that I can win races and have fun with Zippy Lipos.
11-05-2009, 07:57 PM
#9
Trinity LiPro
11-05-2009, 08:54 PM
#10
The SMC 6000 sport pack is 28c, roar approved and will give you about 45 minutes of run time. It will also fit the slash with no issues.
Though you only need 10 min runs, charge it one time for the entire event, and possibly a top off charge just before the main.
If your looking for something smaller, and just enough for 10 min heats, you could go as low as a 3000 mah pack. I believe Orion has lower mah packs that are Roar.
Though you only need 10 min runs, charge it one time for the entire event, and possibly a top off charge just before the main.
If your looking for something smaller, and just enough for 10 min heats, you could go as low as a 3000 mah pack. I believe Orion has lower mah packs that are Roar.
11-05-2009, 09:01 PM
#11
I am using a hard case Zippy Flightmax 5000mah 20C 2S Lipo for my stock Slash that I got from HobbyCity for like $40.00. It is more than I need with plenty of punch during the whole run. The best part is, I go the whole race day without recharging. It lasts three 5 min. qualifiers and a 5 min. main. If I am bashing, it runs about 40 minutes straight. Hope it helps!
11-05-2009, 09:02 PM
#12
I run two 5 min quals and an 11 min main. I use 2 packs, and toss them on the charger after each race.
SMC 24c 5200 Pack
SMC 28c 4500 Pack
Both are great, but I do run the 4500 in my B4 as well. I'd say go after the 4500, It's a great pack with good punch for the Slash, and can get me through a 11 min main with a lot to spare.
SMC 24c 5200 Pack
SMC 28c 4500 Pack
Both are great, but I do run the 4500 in my B4 as well. I'd say go after the 4500, It's a great pack with good punch for the Slash, and can get me through a 11 min main with a lot to spare.
11-06-2009, 11:22 AM
#13
double post
11-06-2009, 11:23 AM
#14
In spec class racing the c rating makes a big difference! I have run many lipos in my slash and the thunderpower 5000 40c is the best pack I have run. It has lasted for an entire year running at least every weekend if not more. Im interested to see how the smc 50c holds up.
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