Originally Posted by
robk
The only possible advantage would be that the pack would have a higher voltage over a longer period of time with 5000 vs 3200 or whatever.
You are not going to need that much run time. The lipos are much closer to rated capacity than NImh. A 3800 would be plenty.
As noted above, that core lipo from Nexus racing would be a sweet deal.
Also, the Novak XBR BL ESC is 129.00 at tower, good deal.
LRP AI BL ESC is ****$85**** at tower, crazy deal!! The pro version, $115..
Either of those ESCs would work great for this type of racing at very reasonable prices.
Rob, the cut off switches I'm finding online are in the $20's, so in your opinion
for another 20 is it worth getting it built in with the Novak?
Originally Posted by
robk
I guarantee you can find someone at your local track with some used Nimh batteries you can break down to 4 cells. What charger do you have?
You could also try something like a Hurricane's "satchel" of cells. 12 cells for $80, so that's about $27 a pack.
My charger is the problem, so if I need to spend any additional money except for the packs, might as well just go lipo right off the bat