nimh vs. lipo run time
 

right now im running a 3600 7.2v 6 cell battery and im getting huge run times outa it like 1 and 1/2 hours what size lipo bat would i need to compare to this (run time and power) because i want to get one because they just seem better plus weight the only thing is they are so freekin expensiv so if i could get some prices on the batteris youtell me about that would be great thanks

I have a Common Sense 2s 10c 2000mah Lipo and I get around or more run time that that. I have a real close setup as you.

what kind of motor r u running, and gearing to be getting 1 1/2 hour run time?

i have a 55t integy motor, a rooster crawler esc and stock ax10 gearing sorry but i dont know exactly what that is

Well, to match the run time you will need a 3600 mah 2 cell. A mah is a mah, no matter how small.

do lipos have normal connectors like tamya or do i have to do something special and can i use my rooster crawler esc

and where is a place that has lipos the cheapest

stick with the ni mh if your after runtime.
a ni mh you can run dead.
a lipo you can only use about 1/3 or youll have your self a nice puffy paper weight :D

most of the lipos i buy have no connector, the last batch i bought came with deans compatible connectors though, nice cause thats whay ive used for the last decade lol

You can use whatever connector you want. You do need a lipo compatable charger though. Also the lipo will keep a higher voltage for most of its charge instead of trailing off like a NiMh cell.

Naw, they run down about 90%. And every one I have holds about 200-400 more mah than it sayes on the pack.

sorry i had voltage on my brain:roll::lol:

maybe i will just go saddle pack is there a saddle pack that will give simmilar run time cuz alll i can find are 1500 and stuff, and can you please send me links, and links to where i can get the mounting plates for the saddle pack

Nope, 1500 is about the biggest that will fit on the axle.

how much run time will i get witht the 8 cell 1500

By my calculations 37minutes.

i see your running the rooster crawler esc....you won't be able to run 8 cells ...7 cell is the limit on that esc

i will have 2 get the 7 cell then and where can i get the batery mounts

You can get it all at TheCrawlerStore.

go herehttp://www.cheapbatterypacks.com/main.asp?sid=920216 for all your battery needs. they make custom packs also.

What do you guys think about this saddle pack, will it fit and work with the Rooster Crawler esc?

http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.ph...-Saddle&cat=13