Returning to RC Lipo advice

[Rob]

Haven't raced for 7 years due to having kids, still got my B4 which going to carry on with initially and brushless esc/motor etc.

But I'm going to need new batteries, I see it's all lipo now, seems to be so much choice. Can anyone recommend decent value lipo battery for club racing. I take it you need just 2 packs?

Also will need a new lipo charger, again what should I go for that isn't too expensive but not cheap rubbish?

[MiCk B.]

Hi,

If there is enough time between rounds you can get away with one lipo battery. They are not like the old cells, they can be re-charged multiple times a day. (Two will make it easier / less of a rush to get things charged up.)

Charger lots of options. If you are starting off, one that works on 12v and mains (built-in) is ideal.
Something like this for a charger is a good option:

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml_product.php?productId=0000006811

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/image.php/image-name.jpg?width=200&height=200&image=/product/ET0200-8/main.jpg

Lipo it would depend on where you are going to be racing, if you need to be using a battery that is on the BRCA battery list.

Don't forget a lipo bag for charging.

MiCk B. :-)

[Suzukitudor]

Turning nanotech from hobby king brilliant cells for the cost!

[Chris56]

+1 for Turnigy Nano Tech. The Zippy lipos from Hobbyking are also excellent - £20 for a 6000mAh 50c.
Just make sure whatever you order are hard-cased

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Gens ace are good if you need something off the BRCA approved list

[beale]

Gens Ace through giant shark, excellent value/output, they also do some good chargers but you will probably get a better charger used on here