Originally Posted by
EthanLofton5
i am planning on getting a new brushless sc10. how fast will it go if i keep everything stock but instead of a nickel metal battery i put in a 2s lipo?
Originally Posted by
jasons36
I couldn't disagree more. While I can't tell you how fast your sc10 will go I can make you a 100% guarantee it will be faster, lighter and have considerably longer runtime. I first got into racing by borrowing a buddies slash with a 6 cell nimh battery and raced about 4 or 5 times like that and started getting pretty good. When I finally switched to a 2s lipo all of a sudden I couldn't keep the rear end from coming around due to all the extra power.
I agree with Jason.. you will see a difference in speed and especially runtime. My MERV on 6 cell Nimh's could barely lift the front wheels, on lipo (2s) it's a handful.
I also bought the SC10 - Brushless version. I've since upgraded the motor, but stock gearing with a 2s lipo will run around/under 30mph (maybe??). You'll eventually want to change out that Reedy 3300kv motor and ESC for something a little better for more speed. Start with a quality 2s lipo pack to get used to the truck and once your skills improve upgrade.