Tamiya mini cooper
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: NZ
Its huuuge though
http://cgi.ebay.com/TL01-LARGE-FOAM-...-/380056696490
So I am new to mini racing and wanted to know if some might be able to tell me what lipo will fit in an M03???
I am looking for the highest C-rating lipo that is still ROAR approved.
Thanks..
~ska
I am looking for the highest C-rating lipo that is still ROAR approved.
Thanks..
~ska
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,549
From: Melbourne, Australia. Home of rc-mini.net
'C' rating mean absolutely NOTHING if you're running a Mini, unless you're running a really silly motor. So you dont need to worry about them
For the proof - read THIS
For the proof - read THIS
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 662
From: NZ
Im not gonna say 65c is needed.......
....its only a 250A rating (in theory) I do have silly motors in my m-chassis's , still dont need 65c .
I know someone who just bought 2 65c's (they were among the cheapest available locally). Will be able to compare to my 25C
http://www.broadtech.hk/index.php?gO...4&productname=
Last edited by 1101; 06-03-2011 at 12:37 AM.
I have to agree with TFG.
I have run against other mini drivers using the IP 3800 50C and have beaten them using the IP 4200 40C Lipo stickpack. Really you just want a battery that will maintain high voltage throughout your run.
We only race for 5 to 6 minutes depending on where you race. I just ensure my batteries are fully charged and change them over regularly, as I believe newer packs have higher voltage.
I prefer my mini Lipo packs to have Deans plugs fitted, so I do not reverse the battery wires and BIP my ESC....
Just my thoughts.
Calvin.
I have run against other mini drivers using the IP 3800 50C and have beaten them using the IP 4200 40C Lipo stickpack. Really you just want a battery that will maintain high voltage throughout your run.
We only race for 5 to 6 minutes depending on where you race. I just ensure my batteries are fully charged and change them over regularly, as I believe newer packs have higher voltage.
I prefer my mini Lipo packs to have Deans plugs fitted, so I do not reverse the battery wires and BIP my ESC....
Just my thoughts.
Calvin.
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,583
I have to agree with TFG.
I have run against other mini drivers using the IP 3800 50C and have beaten them using the IP 4200 40C Lipo stickpack. Really you just want a battery that will maintain high voltage throughout your run.
We only race for 5 to 6 minutes depending on where you race. I just ensure my batteries are fully charged and change them over regularly, as I believe newer packs have higher voltage.
I prefer my mini Lipo packs to have Deans plugs fitted, so I do not reverse the battery wires and BIP my ESC....
Just my thoughts.
Calvin.
I have run against other mini drivers using the IP 3800 50C and have beaten them using the IP 4200 40C Lipo stickpack. Really you just want a battery that will maintain high voltage throughout your run.
We only race for 5 to 6 minutes depending on where you race. I just ensure my batteries are fully charged and change them over regularly, as I believe newer packs have higher voltage.
I prefer my mini Lipo packs to have Deans plugs fitted, so I do not reverse the battery wires and BIP my ESC....
Just my thoughts.
Calvin.
I actually just want to find the plug style batteries to get rid of the body bulge from ones that have the wires coming out the end. C rating isn't important.
im still using some yeah racing 3200mah 20c packs which are 2 or 3 years old now and still beating people, and they have never been balanced!
but i agree there isnt any difference unless you want corally plug connections to stop the bulge in the body
other then that just drive the crap out of the car
oh and M-Chassis.com stock the Intellect 3800mah 50c lipos also.
but i agree there isnt any difference unless you want corally plug connections to stop the bulge in the body
other then that just drive the crap out of the car

oh and M-Chassis.com stock the Intellect 3800mah 50c lipos also.
Hi Tony, hows mini racing in Australia? This year in Singapore, with the introduction of Tamiya brushless motor, the racing has been much more fun. My mate took a video of one of the recent races.
Somehow, I feel my car's top end to be lacking quite a bit though motor and batteries used are the same as my pals. Ever experienced fades in brushless motors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGetoStdKg
Somehow, I feel my car's top end to be lacking quite a bit though motor and batteries used are the same as my pals. Ever experienced fades in brushless motors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGetoStdKg
The bumper will attach to the chassis. I'm using regular TL-01 bumpers on my M-03. You will likely need to cut the foam back to fit a mini shell.
We're in the process of switching to brushless here as well. Looks like it's going to be a very positive change for the class. Tamiya will eventually catch up with the rest of the world, but you can be guaranteed that it will involve an oddball battery or rpm limit.
We're in the process of switching to brushless here as well. Looks like it's going to be a very positive change for the class. Tamiya will eventually catch up with the rest of the world, but you can be guaranteed that it will involve an oddball battery or rpm limit.



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