Buying a new RC car, need suggestions

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

FYI.. these Lipo prices are insane ... Any good cheaper alternative to a top end Lipo for the 1/16th Revo?? Also I see it will fit a 2s or 3s , so Im guessing any battery that is a 7.4V replacement?

 

[Trancer 10+ year member]

Im confused too. That technology and advancement is way beyond what I use to toy around with

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Can you run 2 lipo 11.1s in a e revo

 

[Heeltoeclutch 10+ year member]

GAH SO CONFUSING

I've always wanted to get into RC Drift... Could never justify spending the money though.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

If you wire them parallel you can . Your esc would still only see 11.1v but double the capacity. JUST BE CAREFULL WITH THE LIPO's. they are very safe if you take precautions with them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

FYI.. these Lipo prices are insane ... Any good cheaper alternative to a top end Lipo for the 1/16th Revo?? Also I see it will fit a 2s or 3s , so Im guessing any battery that is a 7.4V replacement?

I get mine from max amps. They aren't too rediculous in price

Traxxas E-Revo Packs, 1/16 E-Revo Packs

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[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

GAH SO CONFUSING
I've always wanted to get into RC Drift... Could never justify spending the money though.

Its a hobby, there's no justifying it. Unless you are married.

 

[Heeltoeclutch 10+ year member]

Its a hobby, there's no justifying it. Unless you are married.

Lol thankfully my girl likes SQ like me.

But two expensive hobbies + college = AMDFMNADNA!!!

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

If you wire them parallel you can . Your esc would still only see 11.1v but double the capacity. JUST BE CAREFULL WITH THE LIPO's. they are very safe if you take precautions with them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

So technically the dual 7.2 would be a higher voltage, I get that so the only reason I can see running dual 11.1s in parallel is a much longer battery life. I don't see how the performance could be better since it's still 3 volts less

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

If you wire them parallel you can . Your esc would still only see 11.1v but double the capacity. JUST BE CAREFULL WITH THE LIPO's. they are very safe if you take precautions with them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

All I hear about lipo is, make sure you charge them with a lipo charger and a good one at that and your ok.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

I get mine from max amps. They aren't too rediculous in price Traxxas E-Revo Packs, 1/16 E-Revo Packs

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Looking at that site makes it more confusing. Still the 7.2 vs 11.1 debate but then I see these green batteries , 1600 mAh fir the 7.2 and up to 2200. But some of the 1600s are more thN the 1800s and 2200s.

Simple hobby that gets confusing.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Tower hobby and hobbypartz (May have misspelled that last one) are good places to by RC stuff.

I had a Brushless Slash with the Velineon system and was crazy fast. I say well over 50mph for sure. I did some off-road racing with other Slashes and was crazy good fun! I spent right around 300 smacks for it all a couple years ago. I have since sold it off to make ends meet this past Christmas.

I miss it! I recommend the Slash if you will be bashing a lot. Also dont need to be a pro to go to a local track. Be prepared to be hooked though if you go. Met some cool peeps and had a blast. Even my daughter liked going to the races.

So trust me, bashing is cool, but you will want more.

For big off-road trucks, I recommend the Traxxas Stampede with the brushless system. Gets up there in speed as well and runs over almost anything, lol!

Dang, now I want to buy another one....granted I still have my old school Tamiya Hornet.....

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Tower hobby and hobbypartz (May have misspelled that last one) are good places to by RC stuff.
I had a Brushless Slash with the Velineon system and was crazy fast. I say well over 50mph for sure. I did some off-road racing with other Slashes and was crazy good fun! I spent right around 300 smacks for it all a couple years ago. I have since sold it off to make ends meet this past Christmas.

I miss it! I recommend the Slash if you will be bashing a lot. Also dont need to be a pro to go to a local track. Be prepared to be hooked though if you go. Met some cool peeps and had a blast. Even my daughter liked going to the races.

So trust me, bashing is cool, but you will want more.

For big off-road trucks, I recommend the Traxxas Stampede with the brushless system. Gets up there in speed as well and runs over almost anything, lol!

Dang, now I want to buy another one....granted I still have my old school Tamiya Hornet.....

Well Im looking at the big trucks next time..( 1/10, 1/8 )

Im going to pick up the E revo 1/16 VXL tomorrow .. cant wait.. Only thing that ***** is I gotta roll on the single stock 7.2 and 6 hr charger until I figure out what Lipo Im gonna go with.. Im thinking a pair of 7.4s like these and a good charger, since the extra $$ for the 11.1 in parallel isnt gonna do much more than drain the wallet for about 20 extra minutes of runtime

LiPo 2200 2-cell 7.4v E-Revo VXL Battery Pack, 1/16 E-Revo Packs, Lipo-2200-74-ERevo-Pack

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

i feel like a nerd ITT

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

i feel like a nerd ITT

Couldnt be any worse than the threads about computer programs, "what to do" , how to hit on chicks, or any other desperate attn thread in the dome..

its a hobby thread bro..