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Old 01-23-2013 | 03:14 PM
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I recently reignited my rc. I plan on running in VTA, and will be using the hpi pro 3. Now my question is, if i get a 5000 mah battery, how long would it last? To run 3 races, would that battery last all day? Seems the 25.5 isn't a "big" current motor. I'm just trying to get an idea on how many lipo's i would need in a typical race day situation.

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Old 01-23-2013 | 03:24 PM
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I can run two to three races on mine. Could probably do more, but the mains are 8 minutes and don't want to run out of juice in the middle.
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Old 01-23-2013 | 03:29 PM
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My recommendation - buy one battery, and charge it between rounds. If you're going to race, I'd consider a battery charger an absolute requirement. You can find a battery charger for the same amount of money you'd pay for a second battery pack.
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Old 01-23-2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by oeoeo327
My recommendation - buy one battery, and charge it between rounds. If you're going to race, I'd consider a battery charger an absolute requirement. You can find a battery charger for the same amount of money you'd pay for a second battery pack.
This. I only use about 1500mah per round, but like previously said mains are 8min. Just charge between rounds, doesn't matter if it finishes or not.
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Old 01-23-2013 | 03:47 PM
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I also only use about 1600mAh, but we only have 6 minute main.
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Old 01-23-2013 | 04:53 PM
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I ended up buying a thunder ac6 charger and gen ace 50c 5000mah bayyery for now. Just hoping now that the battery will fit now without any modifications!
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