lipo plug questin

[roughneck]

so im buying my first lipo from hobbyking and in the details it says 5.5mm bullet connectors without housing now my question is what housing do i need to buy to fit those bullet connectors my esc has a traxxas plug so im either gonna buy or make a adapter

[sdmf]

Cut the bullet connectors off, and solder on traxxas. Leave the balance plug alone.

[robertjpjr]

The 5.5mm plugs I don't believe will fit into the Traxxas ends. They have adaptors on their site.
5.5mm Bullet-Connector to TRX plug Battery Adapter (2pcs/bag)

They also make traxxas specific batteries.

[roughneck]

hell than ill just add the adapter to my order and not have to deal with cutting and soldering and the plugs on the battery they are male and female just like the adapter shows

[Keola808]

I only use 5.5 bullets in my boats , crawlers and drifters.

[Olle P]

Originally Posted by roughneck

... ill just add the adapter to my order and not have to deal with cutting and soldering...

If you're happy with that good for you!

I prefer the neater option to use a single connector standard with less cable to tuck away.
Cutting and soldering should be as easy as bread and butter for anybody in this hobby, but it does take some practice to get there.

[Keola808]

I read some thing awhile ago and it said something that 5.5 bullets w/10 gauge wire allowed for better current flow.. PERSONAL PREFERANCE

[Maru]

Why not just buy a battery with the correct Traxxas connectors, no need to solder or use an adapter at all.

[Olle P]

Originally Posted by Keola808

... 5.5 bullets w/10 gauge wire allowed for better current flow..

It sure does! You might even notice the difference while pulling >100A.

For a crawler using <30A it's a non issue. Thinner wires provide more flexibility and less weight which is beneficial for the crawling performance.
That's also one of the reasons why higher voltage is better than higher current in a crawler.

[roughneck]

Originally Posted by Maru

Why not just buy a battery with the correct Traxxas connectors, no need to solder or use an adapter at all.

if hobbyking would have the option to put any type of connector on when you buy them than ya i would but im very handy with soldering i just need to get a better than 30 watt pos radio shack soldering iron lol