Lipo recommended discharge rate?

[grommit327]

I'm making the jump to lipo and wondering what discharge rate batteries I should be looking for? Running a MM esc and crawlmaster sport BL motor. The 4s 1100mah batteries would fit where I want them perfect but only have a 16.5a continuous discharge rate. Is this enough? Otherwise the 1500mah packs have a 31a continous discharge rate

[Nabil]

the 4s 1100 should have a 15c discharge rate, while the 1500 has a 20c discharge rate.

i ran my crawlmaster at 22 amps and it seemed fine. although i think when its in a bind or WOT it trys to pull alot more. what is the burst discharge rate of both packs? the one im using has a burst discharge of 55 amps. i have smoked 2 quarks, both when in a bind, the esc's are rated at 50 amp burst. so the motor definately needs the power sometimes

[grommit327]

Originally Posted by e-hills4x4

the 4s 1100 should have a 15c discharge rate, while the 1500 has a 20c discharge rate.

i ran my crawlmaster at 22 amps and it seemed fine. although i think when its in a bind or WOT it trys to pull alot more. what is the burst discharge rate of both packs? the one im using has a burst discharge of 55 amps. i have smoked 2 quarks, both when in a bind, the esc's are rated at 50 amp burst. so the motor definately needs the power sometimes

Well I went ahead and switched up for the 20c batts just for peace of mind. I don't see the burst listed on the website (maxamps)...I thought it's usually about double what the continous is.

[Nabil]

Originally Posted by grommit327

Well I went ahead and switched up for the 20c batts just for peace of mind. I don't see the burst listed on the website (maxamps)...I thought it's usually about double what the continous is.

i see alot of packs that are only 5c above so it really depends on the manufacture

[JohnRobHolmes]

I would go as big as possible. The crawlmasters will burst quite a bit if you bind them up right, 60-80 amps or more depending on voltage. The more amperage overhead you have, the longer the pack will last. While a small pack might work well for some drivers that never get the rig bound up, it will have a lower life expectancy VS. an oversized pack. I would say a 30a continous pack is the bare minimum IMO.