Originally Posted by
GuyIsDamGood
Thanks for the info and insite; cdub_OffRoad and Davidka.
I know that the Ni-MH batteries that's installed in my chassis would be the weak-point. I'm lucky no one that runs 2S Li-Po batteries beat my Fastest-Lap yet.
So I've decided (ordered) to get the Team Orion Li-Po 2S 8000mah 7.6v Battery (item # 14072) or the Team Orion 2S 5800mah 7.4v Battery (item # 14087).
I still won't charge them in my house. (my son will take the risk in his apartment)
-he has the Hitec X1 Pro charger and 17A Power Supply
-I have the Graupner EX 1400 charger and 25A Power Supply
-I run KO Propo VFS-1 ESCs (they should be alright with the Li-Po battery...?)
Being this afraid of lipo batteries is pretty extreme, given that you already have an expensive lipo charger. Buy a lipo sack, keep your charging amps reasonable and stop worrying.
Keep in mind that ni-mh batteries aren't risk-free either, and you're already comfortable charging them.