Quick Lipo reference for newbies to yeti XL

[VNEMSS]

Ok guys thought we need a thread on this, always new people to rc that need a hand choosing batteries for the yxl.

I don't want to turn this into a "whole" technical thread on ratings and what not, just a simple guide to choose from others are running in there yxl.
Although it is important to understand lipo battery's, there is plenty of info out there, Google is your friend.

Rules are simple
Name your esc and Lipo's that you use... 2 or 3s
Not what your mate is running next door.

Mamba monster 2 6s
2 x 3s 5000mah 40c
$110 each
Running time around 20-30 min depending on hoonish driving.

[pro mod steve]

SPC and never anything else. Best in the biz as far as lipos go. MM2 6S only.

[VNEMSS]

Originally Posted by pro mod steve

SPC and never anything else. Best in the biz as far as lipos go. MM2 6S only.

I'm not too fussed about brand's as not all lipo's are available in certain countries.

But good info all the same.

[Pilot-Werx]

Tekin RX8 2250KV
2 zippy 4S 5000mah lipos
Wired in parallel
You get bored or break it before the batteries die.... ~45 minutes

[Tzicul]

Originally Posted by Pilot-Werx

Tekin RX8 2250KV
2 zippy 4S 5000mah lipos
Wired in parallel
You get bored or break it before the batteries die.... ~45 minutes

Same here, except I have MMX/2200kv

[Sjonnie82]

Originally Posted by Tzicul

Same here, except I have MMX/2200kv

Also same here

Only, skyrc 150a esc and a 1900kv sensored 4274 motor

[cmbscx10]

Hobbywing Quicrun 150
Hobbywing 4274SD 2200kv
4S (2X SPC 8200mAh, 50C, 2S, 7.4V Soft-Case)
SPC LiPo Power, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery Pack; 8200mAh, 50C, 2S, 7.4V Soft-Case, Traxxas
25min no matter how its driven. I have never gone to LVC. After 25min i switch to another rig.

[Trifish]

CC XL2
TP 4050 1700kv
SPC-- 2 x 5600mAh, 3s, 60c, soft-case
MaxAmps-- 2 x 6000mAh, 3s, 100c

Both are great sets of bats... with the MaxAmps edging out the SPC for quality (drive time and power). However, I don't believe the MaxAmps are $190 better.

[VNEMSS]

Awesome info guys.

Bloody spc will not ship international
Max amps says they will but I'm waiting for confirmation before I complete transaction.

There is bugger all decent lipos in Australia, and even when I settle on one it was out of stock.

[Tzicul]

Can't you buy from Hobbyking? Keep in mind that lipos are restricted on normal postage, they can be shipped only with UPS , DHL and other like those and you will pay accordingly. Usualy more than $150

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[Terrible1]

RTR stock motor/ESC w/CC BEC
Helios RC 3s 5200mAh x2

[Dextroyer]

Castle Sidewinder 8 waterproof combo
2x 2s SPC 50C 5000mAh
2x 2s Gens Ace 50C 5000mAh

[VNEMSS]

Originally Posted by Tzicul

Can't you buy from Hobbyking? Keep in mind that lipos are restricted on normal postage, they can be shipped only with UPS , DHL and other like those and you will pay accordingly. Usualy more than $150

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5

Hobby King have an Australian warehouse and are out of stock of what I want.

[Burn999]

I got 2 sets of the new Turnigy Graphine 7500mAh batts. They last around 1 - 1.5 hours with the 2 speed gearbox. Usually end up breaking something before you use the second set!

[VNEMSS]

Originally Posted by Burn999

I got 2 sets of the new Turnigy Graphine 7500mAh batts. They last around 1 - 1.5 hours with the 2 speed gearbox. Usually end up breaking something before you use the second set!

Crawling or crazy driving?

[Burn999]

I'd say 25% full throttle high gear racing and the rest crawling around the slate quarry we play in using low gear. The Graphine 7500's outlasted the Turnigy nanotec 6200 my mate uses in his by a fair while. I was supprised how long they lasted and they seem to hold their power more, not dropping off as other lipo's do. But they are bl00dy expensive!

[daveflave1275]

I'm thinking about picking up a pair of the Turnigy Graphene batteries myself. At least just to see if they're any better than the Turnigy Ultimate batteries.

I've been using Turnigy Ultimate 6600mah 2s batteries and have NO complaints at all. I've used these packs a few dozen times and they still measure 1mohm on each cell across both batteries. Run times are about an hour but I'm mostly trail running with a few speed passes. 17t pinion and Tekin RX8gen2/4038 2250kv.

Does anyone know of a 5s battery that fits in the yeti xl without mods? I'm thinking of running two in parallel without going 6s and breaking everything on my truck

[Tzicul]

Or you can try, as I did, a 12T pinion on 6S. It becomes almost manageable. I don't consider this rig was built for 6s on 18T and usualy run it on 2x4S/18T but I broke one of the batteries and I could only recover 2 out of 4 cells. So, for the moment, I'm forced to run it on 6S, but, like I said, with 12t (or 11????) it is almost ok

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[Burn999]

Originally Posted by daveflave1275

I'm thinking about picking up a pair of the Turnigy Graphene batteries myself. At least just to see if they're any better than the Turnigy Ultimate batteries.

I've been using Turnigy Ultimate 6600mah 2s batteries and have NO complaints at all. I've used these packs a few dozen times and they still measure 1mohm on each cell across both batteries. Run times are about an hour but I'm mostly trail running with a few speed passes. 17t pinion and Tekin RX8gen2/4038 2250kv.

Does anyone know of a 5s battery that fits in the yeti xl without mods? I'm thinking of running two in parallel without going 6s and breaking everything on my truck

I used to run the Aspec 6200's but they seemed to never give out as much power as I expected. I have run the Graphine batteries on my Yeti 4 or 5 times now and I am impressed with the power and length of time they last (usually braking the yeti before the batteries die) and running them in my 1/10th touring car as well, the power and longevity is impressive. According to my charger I have put back in slightly over 7000mah when the low voltage cuts in on the yeti.

How long they will last I don't know, time will tell, but I do think they are the best batteries I own at the moment.

[daign]

Originally Posted by Burn999

I got 2 sets of the new Turnigy Graphine 7500mAh batts. They last around 1 - 1.5 hours with the 2 speed gearbox. Usually end up breaking something before you use the second set!

im sitting next to two, was super excited but they're freaking gigantic. I assume you mounted them on top of the battery trays?

edit: Nevermind you meant 2s I assume. The 3s are really tall.