how much of a bigger battery could you use for max speed and run time? LiPo!!!!????
334713
I wouldnt go much bigger. I dont think the speed controller can handle it. If you were to buy a battery with a higher Mah rating youd get much longer run time. Its a pretty decent battery out of the box though.
1062240
it will do about 20 to 25mph, with lipos it Will go faster, but the motors can overheat because of the high voltaje. i bought a brushed and upgraded to a mamba monster engine, the difference is an extra 40mph, total 60 to 65 mph. just the lipo upgrade will give you en extra 10 mph.
992743
You can't use anything but a one cell LiPo, but you can use a larger capacity single cell. A larger cell gives longer flight times, but poorer performance due to the weight. In such a light aircraft every gram counts. The 75 MaH battery that comes with it gives plenty of flight time. Just buy a handful of spares for more flights.
2058609
It really depends on the battery size. But you can usually get a lipo charged within an hour.
2221704
Maximum is 3s lipo. If you connect a 2s or 3s in parallel you'll fry it. With a 3s lipo I have to check the temp to kit over heat it. Look for a lower kv motor like the mamba max if you want to connect lipos in parallel.
1673558
Yes, I get about 10 minutes longer of run time with the LiPo. Plus the fun factor increases 10 fold.
581329
The largest battery I have used is the 600mah found here: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20385__Turnigy_nano_tech_600mah_1S_35_70C_Lipo_Nine_Eagles_Solo_Pro_328_Eflite_MQX_120SR_.html Potentially, you could use something bigger I suppose but weight does become an issue. The battery above fits in stock holder though it can be a bit snug. This model does not have brushless motors and it is not practical to refit them to it. Too many things would have to be changed on it and it would cost much more to do this as opposed to simply purchasing a model designed with brushless motors in the first place.
965329
Might want to start with a bit smaller battery. 7.4V Lipo, mah number translates into runtime. Save some money with shorter runtime. Lipo will be noticeable difference especially with brushless motors. Nice truck, you'll like it. I recommend the sway bar kit from Traxxas, cheap upgrade, much better handling.
2221702
Yes you can run 2-3s lipos in parallel for longer run time. 3s max tho on that system.
1824699
Yes you can. But, I would recommend the NiMH battery. When I went to the hobby shop to check on the replacement I found similar models with issues when using a LIPO. The culprit was the burning out of the engine.
2242381
You get 10+ minutes run time with the standard 1300 lipo battery. 15- 20 minutes with a larger 2200. The 1300 takes a half hour to 45 minutes to charge while the 2200 takes an hour or more. I know the run time doesn't sound long, but it feels longer because you can cover alot of water in that time with the excellent speed.
1529745
2S LiPo batteries are great for backyard bashing. 3S batteries provide a LOT more speed. You can gear up to 60 mph with a 3S LiPo. I recommend having both a 2S and 3S for different bashing experiences.
1762287
No. You will need a 3 cell lipo battery. You will also need to start upgrading parts as a 3 cell will start breaking stock parts.
1938851
The idea is do not over charge or discharge any Lipo battery (as well as your cellphone and laptop). Just full charge the battery and shoot tens of rounds, disconnected the batteries and put them in a proper place, then you are good with lipos.
1876238
The best price batteries I bought were from hobbyking for lipos. Prices vary depending on witch size you go with. Most all of them are decently priced.
994738
SPC Racing 7200 mAh, 2S hardcase is a great battery and not too expensive. Find a balacing lipo charger capable of sourcing 5-7 amps and you'll be set. Traxxas Lipo chargers are fine.
1609368
i don't think the stock speed control can handle the lipo pack. Stock NiMh packs quite a punch in this truck and is plenty fast.