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Old 01-26-2010 | 02:56 AM
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Hello to everyone. I need to buy some batteries for my starter box and i would like some advice. NIMH,LIPO, what would be the best buy and some examples. Thank you all in advance.
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Old 01-28-2010 | 04:39 PM
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Hello to everyone. I need to buy some batteries for my starter box and i would like some advice. NIMH,LIPO, what would be the best buy and some examples. Thank you all in advance.
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Old 01-28-2010 | 04:59 PM
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lipo 4 cell any thing over 2200 mah will be fine
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Old 01-29-2010 | 11:53 AM
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I think most still run lead acid batteries in their starter boxes, but some have gone to the lipo. Our LHS owner advises not to use lipos in this application becasue it's a on-off switch and is really hard on lipos - he claims it will shorten their life drastically. I personally have two 4200 NiMH stick packs wired in series and it works well for me. I can use the same charger for the cars and starter box and if needed, re-peak the batts during a long race day.
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Old 01-29-2010 | 12:17 PM
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Sup my man, I have been using Lipo's in my starter box for years now, it is 14.8V, 2300maH cheap ebay unit and has been going strong for the best part of 3years. It cost 30bucks delivered. Gives better power than a lead acid and the box is light, great for traveling.
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Old 01-29-2010 | 12:54 PM
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I run a gel cell in both my boxes and use a float style charger to maintain the cells. The float style charger made a big diff in how long the cell last. My oldest is 3yrs and still going strong.

Only prob with lipo is you have to take care not to overdischarge it, would def make for a lighter box to tote.
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Old 02-03-2010 | 06:32 AM
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Thank you all for the info. Any sugestions on where I could get a good deal on either nimh packs or lipos?
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Old 02-03-2010 | 07:55 AM
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Promatch Racing - great for either - http://www.promatchracing.com/
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i use 2x NiMH Stick pack so far so good... but if use Lead Acid.. the starter box became heavier.
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Old 02-04-2010 | 12:22 PM
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Great help guys. thankyou!!!
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