Should I go with a 2S or 3S Lipo?
1676055
It depends. If you're on the stock ESC and motor, I wouldn't go with a 3s lipo.
1756545
If you are going to use a single 12" it is better if you get the dual 2 ohm as this will come down to 1 ohm and most amps would be 1 ohm stable in this power braket. 1000 rms at 1 ohm is good enough to shake this beast. Doesnt need more.i have used 2.5 and 3 cube boxes. 3 is better. It is not a low frequency sub so dont tune too low. 38 hz is lowest i would go. It is loud though !!! Excellent value for your money. Just remember to break it in well before you turn it up.
159133
This combo is kinda a dog on 2s, 3s is perfect. But 4s it's a monster. I run my combo in my vxl on 3s all day and it's a blast. Tons of power wheelies on command. Dosnt get hot even on high gearing. Hope this helps
1673559
Depends on various factors. Normally Lipo will last longer and let you recharge batterry more. For RC cars, Lipo is a must. I would not buy any other RC car that wont run on Lipo.
1365646
You can use a 4s but your motors and escs will get really hot. If you do wanna use a 4s use smaller props, 8x3.8 or 9x4.5
1481295
You'll want better batteries than stock. Stock will give you maybe 15-20 minutes max, depending on how you drive, and maybe 30mph. Go LiPo, or 8-cell NiMH if you don't want LiPo. A 5200mah 3S LiPo gives me over 30 minutes per charge, and 42mph all stock gears. Also get the battery expansion kit so you can use almost any size battery you want.
467112
Yes...just do what directions say to turn the esc to low volt detection.....I run a 3s lipo in mine
1823023
The ESC does support 3s, but most of the vids on youtube that speak about recommend against it. You'll be replacing parts alot more frequent if u do...i hav two venom 2000mah 2s lipos in mine and thats plenty wheel poping power...even thow i hav geared down mine. The largest 2s that will fit, according to the forums is 2400mah. And if u decide to go 3s, the largest that fits is 1400mah. I hav not and will not use 3s on mine. This is for the brushless version...the brushed, stick to nimh...lipos will burn out ur motors faster than nimh...check out youtube and forums to get better info
627573
I have the availability of 3s on my TH for the days i just wanna go insanely fast. Most of the time i do run 2s because its enough speed. Also if u ever wont to put the esc in something else you'll have the option for 3s if it can handle it. Hope this makes since. I run 3s instead of 2s in my scx10 for the times i need just a little more brap to get over something i just cant crawl.
407124
I used the 3-cell 11.1v lipo all summer on it. Works completely fine. System is good for 14.4v.
1938220
Yes, I run 5400KV leopard 3650 motor on 3S Lipo with out even braking a sweat, no heat issues at all. Hope this helps.
1251629
Yes, your HPI FlUX XS will handle a 3S LiPo which the Venom is - check out this page for details from the manufacture:http://www.hpiracing.com/en/kit/106571
720724
This charger most certainly WILL charge both dual 2S and dual 3S lipo batteries however you will need to purchase the appropriate Traxxas dual charging board Traxxas part numbers 2917 and 2918. I personally use 2917 and it charges 2 of my 2S Lipos at the sane time. It works great. Keep in mind the batteries must be of the same make/model/cell count. meaning you have to charge two identical 2S or two identical 3S lipo's at the same time.. You CANNOT charge batteries of different compositions at the same time.. ie charge a nimh at the same time as your 2S lipo.
1533542
don't waste your time, your Emaxx should have a 2200kv 75mm brushless motor rated for 6S lipo, the sidewinder 3 is rated for half that voltage. If you used the sidewinder you would only be able to run 3 cells.
611095
Yes the rustler will support a 2S lipo, however this battery will physically not fit in the xl-5 version (brushed motor) without cutting the chassis.
1823026
The Brushed Motor systems can only handle 2S LiPo's. You would have to go with the 71074-1 brushless e-Revo to get that speed!
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.