jonski

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Are there any requirements for a lipo pack in a starter box? I know they need to be 14.8volts, but what about mah and c ratings? I will be putting it in a Ofna truggy box.

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Frank L

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I use a losi 4s 2200mah 20c Losi lipo (http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=7762) in my ofna truggy box. When you upgrade the voltage you need to change the wiring and connectors to handle the higher current. I use deans wet noodle wiring and deans connectors, Traxxas would be ok too, depends on what you have. The min c rating is 15c and I wouldnt go any higher than 30c. On the mah I would say the min is 2000 and there really is no max. The losi batteries start both of my cars for a full race day with no prob that includes practice, 3 quals on each car and then in the main. Lipo is so much easier than the old 12v gel and they dont fade like nimh.

reggie l.

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i run 2 2800 lipo's

they are off brand i got them off ebay for cheap!! always have the 2 lipo deals on ebay btw.. and they last forever never had a problem

jonski

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So, what's better...one 14.8 or two 7.4 packs? Seems like it would be easier with one pack. Do I have to worry about burning anything up with the lipos (motors)?

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Frank L

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Yes thats why you dont want too high of a c rating. The higher the c rating and higher mah the more amps the batery will push out. This will burn up motors. The 775's in the ofna box can handlee it. The stock motors in the old losi box will fry.

KWT-NITRO

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Hi there,

many of us use this battery from Protek. very good, lasts long.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Ah-Starter-Box

cheers

Ali

wallot

battery does not push any Amps - motors pull Amps from battery and if battery does not have high C rating it will be stressed and can overheat.
Motors can be damaged by Higher voltage 4S lipo has and high stress like starting a brand new cold racing engine with very high pinch.

I use 5000mah 4S 30C pack in my Ofna truggy box. Lasts forever.

rageworks

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Here is a great place to get your lipos from.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_index.asp

jonski

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Thanks for the great replies...I am just now getting into lipos and this information is very helpful. Also, will I have to change any wiring in the box or will the stock wires be OK. I will switch over to a better connector and get rid of the Tamiya one.

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Integra

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ditch the stock wiring and crappy connector's....solder everything and use 12g Deans Wet Noodle and you'll be good to go......a Single 4 cell is imo easier to work with then 2 stick packs....unless you already own the stick packs.

pickle311

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I picked up a cheapo off ebay for like $30. It's 3800mah and 25c, best $30 I've spent on this hobby.

Integra

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ebay's the bomb for stuff like that.

rc skyline

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Im not sure about higher current?.. Why would your current draw change?

From what i understand if your using higher voltage the current should actully be lower

Not saying your wrong mate but have you actully done current draw tests from one batt type to the next?




Dave

boomgagem

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Well, I use the Zippy 4S 2650 mAH 30C/40C Burst Lipo and it works perfect so far. I would like a higher mAH rating though

JBURCH

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His wording may be wrong on a technical point but hes right about having to change the wires, stock wiring will not hold up and melt, so why would he have to draw tests mate hes right