Peter_B
11-02-2018, 03:11 PM
So I'm looking at shorty lipos to get for my Cougar KF2 SE.
I haven't raced since the mid 90's, with 1400SCR NiCd. I don't own any LiPos currently, have been using NiMH in my bashers.
Looking at getting a couple of packs of either of these (or similar)...
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/centro-2s-5000mah-7-4v-100c-hard-case-shorty-lipo-battery/rc-car-products/422729
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-low-profile-shorty-lipo-7-4v-110c-3800-mah/rc-car-products/407627
What capacity should I go for?
The 5000mah will likely be heavier, but I've read of people adding weight under the batteries in a KF2SE so maybe it wouldn't be an issue. Also the 5000's wouldn't need charging as often - might get practice and a race, or 2 races, out of 1 charge.
I think the club runs 5-6 min races and I'll be running motors between 13.5T and 6.5T. Not sure how many races per night, maybe 3-4 plus a final at a guess.
Also, has anybody any experience of Centro batteries? I've not heard of them.
I haven't raced since the mid 90's, with 1400SCR NiCd. I don't own any LiPos currently, have been using NiMH in my bashers.
Looking at getting a couple of packs of either of these (or similar)...
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/centro-2s-5000mah-7-4v-100c-hard-case-shorty-lipo-battery/rc-car-products/422729
https://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-low-profile-shorty-lipo-7-4v-110c-3800-mah/rc-car-products/407627
What capacity should I go for?
The 5000mah will likely be heavier, but I've read of people adding weight under the batteries in a KF2SE so maybe it wouldn't be an issue. Also the 5000's wouldn't need charging as often - might get practice and a race, or 2 races, out of 1 charge.
I think the club runs 5-6 min races and I'll be running motors between 13.5T and 6.5T. Not sure how many races per night, maybe 3-4 plus a final at a guess.
Also, has anybody any experience of Centro batteries? I've not heard of them.