Oh...Look, I'm quite the noob, but I've learned a lot from all these people.

Don't forget that there's a "new" battery on the market. LiPo. From all the searching I've done here's what I'm going to be getting.

4x Turnigy 2200mAh 2S 25C Lipo Pack $40
Traxxas style Plug Male & Female (10pairs/set) $6
Lithium Polymer Charge Pack 18x22cm Sack $6
Traxxas plug Male 14awg 10cm $2
Banana Plugs (non-gold) (10pairs/set) $3
12V 5A Power Supply $10
Turnigy Accucel-6 50W 5A Balancer/Charger $35
2x Hobby King Battery Monitor 2S $7


Grand total shipped $125


I can't vouch for your specific car, as I don't even have one yet.

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