Hello RC Tech users, I am new to this forum. I made it because I really wanted to learn more about RC Cars without spending a lot of money. I'm Planning on getting a Maisto R/C 1/10th Scale Audi R8 V10. It comes with a 9.6V 700 mAh NiCD Battery. I did my own research and found out that the higher the mAh is, the Longer-Lasting the battery life is.

Now, I want to get a 9.6V NiCD Battery but with a way higher mAh. My problem is that I'm not sure if the connecting piece that we use to connect the battery to the car will fit. For example, The car comes with its original 9.6V NiCD battery. As long as I get the 9.6V NiCD Battery but with a different mAh and from a different company, would it still connect to the RC Cars Battery Connector? I don't want to waste my money on a battery that can't even connect to my car.

Please respond, Thank You.

Any responses? Or anything that may be helpful to me... Other Than telling me its a "Toy Car not Hobby Grade"...?

There are a few things to consider, 1 is fitment? What does the battery that comes with it look like? If it is a standard stick type battery you have many options. If it is not, then you ate limited. Next the battery connector, which younalready mention. These connectors are pretty easy to replace if need be but there is a good chance it is a standard Tamiya connector. If you post up a picture of your current battery I am sure I can provide more info.

Sorry, would be happy to help, but don’t know much about that car. Can say the 9.6V (8 cells) is not common, most 1/10 scale hobby stuff starts at 7.2V (6 cells). Might be an issue with battery pack size, in addition to connectors.

Good part is you’re asking a very good question ahead of time. RC does use a variety of connectors, something to be aware of when purchasing. Learning to solder connectors of choice is a common thing.

Correct on the mAh rating being an indication of relative run time.

Oh, welcome to the hobby and forum.

Ty For Welcome And I'll post a Pic if I find one...They have a few other cars from this same brand with different batteries. As you mentioned, one of them had the 7.2V Battery (Lamborghini Gallorado)
BTW, does the color of the battery matter or brand? If so, what would be the recommended brand?

It looks something like this... not same Brand but same Size (Cell)

All of the toy-class 9.6V batteries I have seen are rechargeable AA in a 4x4(or "double-flat") configuration. If you buy from somewhere you can know what you are getting then fitment should not be much of an issue. As someone else said, learning to install your connector of choice is a normal part of RC and usually one of the first things you should learn. But, some battery stores or hobby shops carry several types and will install them for you for a small fee.

I would suggest you take a look at www.cheapbatterypacks.com
Under the custom packs menu you can build a pack in the shape you want with the cells of your choice, and then pick your connector from a list with pictures so you can match it with your current battery.
Another place for cheaper packs is www.batteryspace.com
not as detailed, but still a good selection

That's a tough one. The cells in that look to be similar to AA batteries. Most of the batteries we use are what is called Sub-c and are completely different.

Well, Ty for help once again... The problem is just the connector. If I do get the car in-time (If I find a really cheap one or one for a good price) Ill take a picture of both the Battery and the Car connector... It should help alot. The reason why I don't currently have it yet is because of the Price... They isn't any hobby stores in my Area (NY, NYC Queens) So I have to pay shipping which boosts up the Price.

One more thing to keep in mind is charging. Most of the time the type of RC you are looking at will come withba small wall charger that will work fine for 900mah pack but if you jump up to say a 3000mah pack it will not suffice.

Any more sources of help or anything as such? I did as much research as I could about RC Maisto 1:10... I'm really looking forward to buying a new battery for this car when I purchase it... I wish a professional or someone who's a expert with these things to do research on these specific Maisto's to find as much info as you need about the battery... Once again, 9.6v 700 mAh NiCD battery that is found in 1:10th scale Maisto's

Oh Really? Well then I would get a charger with the battery (It came as a pack) Now, the only problem would be that connector that the battery has to be connected to for the Car to be in action.

Here's an idea. If you can't identify the connector , Change over to one of the hobby's standard connectors at the same time. It is pretty easy and cheap ro convert car/charger/packs to powerpoles or other.

I sure don't know what to call the copnnetor you have , but it is also a "standard" connector.

As I said, I am new... I don't know as much about these electronic devices when it comes to RC Cars. I wouldn't know how to convert the connector to powerpoles or other. But since you said its standard, it would work with Standard Tamiya Connector? If I do end up buying the Battery, I'm sure to buy the charger with it... (Package)

It is not the standard "tamiya" connector.