This is the first time I've bought a battery without the cells exposed and without solder tabs on the battery end.

How do I connect leads to this type of battery pack? Do I just stick 12 or 14 gauge wires in there and solder away, or is there a connector designed to be inserted into the gold holes?

Thanks.

you will need bullet connectors like these, http://www.amainhobbies.com/search?s=bullet+connector

Thanks!

Does the one with the charge/balance adapter work (sorry I cannot post links because I don't have enough posts)? Do I need the 'balance connector'? Or should i just buy some wire and male bullets separately? I have Deans on my ESC so I need to go bullet to deans.

This would do what you need: http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...-short/p453919

That would work if it's a truck, but if it's a buggy, the body might not fit with those wires sticking out of the battery. My charger came with that connector. I only use it charge, and soldered bullet connectors to my esc wires.

4mm bullets connectors. Depending what connector on your lipo battery. If you use Dean's connector get Dean's female connector w/pigtail and solder on bullets to length you decide. They have pre-made cable for your lipo charger