klavy69 wrote:so no need for squabbling about it.
buw he star'd it
thanks for suming up what i was thinking.. ive got about 20 or so cars i run(alot more sit on shelf ) so it is a big deal.. i just hope the 2 duratrax 3000 packs (only $40)i just bought are better then my about 10 year old 3300 race packs.. just trying to have some fun with my mild brushless b4 t4 and sc10 at the local track (crispy criters raceway nj) im not racing..Coelacanth wrote:I was slow to switch over to LiPo too, so I can understand the hesitation. And guys, it's not quite accurate to simply suggest "buy a few LiPos at $20 a crack". No, it ain't that simple.
-You need to also buy a charger capable of balancing LiPo batteries;
-You need to possibly buy an ESC (or multiple ESC's if you have several cars) that is LiPo-compatible (i.e. have the voltage cut-off function) or purchase an extra part that does the same thing for non-compatible ESC's;
-A LiPo charging diaper might be a good idea too, to protect from oopsies as indicated above;
-You may need to re-solder updated connectors on your cars, if you were running Tamiya-style connectors.
I'm glad I eventually made the move to LiPo, but it *isn't* a simple, cheap matter of just buying cheap LiPo batteries. Just my 2¢ having gone through that process already.
this is true i have a friend that does this and stores it in his garage..slotcarrod wrote:If you ever consider switching to LiPo's, a cheap US surplus ammo box makes for a perfectly safe storage case!
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