how many cells?

[tallyram]

hey guys, i'm running 6s lipo right now and was wondering how much performance my g2r would loose by going 4s or 5s lipo? by going with less cells i would also like to add more capacity. i'm running a 1950/8 with a 12020. i'd like to make it a little more controllable on the track. also what is a good weight for a g2r? mine seems a little on the heavy side, 12-15lbs im guessing for mine. thanks in advance, carl.

[squeeforever]

With lipo's its more like 11 to 12lbs rtr which is a good weight. I think 5S lipo would still offer GREAT perfermance yet save a little weight and make it a little more controllable on the track.

[tallyram]

thanks squee. what config would you suggest to add capacity and stay close to the weight of 6s.

[squeeforever]

Are you running a 6S2P or 1P configuration? I would go for some backs made up of 4000mah cells in a 3S2P pack and a 2S2P pack for 8000mah.

[tallyram]

i think 1p config. 2 3s packs? who makes that config?

[squeeforever]

What do you mean by 2 3S packs? Is'nt that what your running? I would run one 2S2P and 1 3S2P in series for a total of 5S and 8000mah (if there made of 4000mah cells).

[tallyram]

Are you running a 6S2P or 1P configuration? I would go for some backs made up of 4000mah cells in a 3S2P pack and a 2S2P pack for 8000mah.
you asked if i had 2p or 1p config. i wasn't sure so i said i think 1p? then i told you 2 3s packs so you could determine 1p or 2p. i'm running polyquest right now, can i get more in the config you talked about squee?

[squeeforever]

Oh, ok. I understand now. I can't determine whether or not your running a 1P or 2P setup though. Having the mah would help though. There are several companys that make 3S2P and 2S2P packs with either 6000 or 8000mah. maxamps.com for one.

[coolhandcountry]

You can buy 2 5s packs from mike and run them parellal for 7400 mah.

[squeeforever]

Yes, that is an option. Somewhere I heard that it it better to run in series than in parallel for some reason.

[coolhandcountry]

Well you are going to have 10 cells the other way and 10 cells this way. both are 5s 2p.

[squeeforever]

Yea, but if I remember correctly it had something to do with them getting out of balance I believe. I think it was something about them being easier to get out of balance if there in parallel.

[tallyram]

i don't know. i might just go with 6s polyquest again. this truck is plain awesome to drive. i upgraded the suspension today p2 rockers with the red 7075 pushrods. then i swapped springs and shock oil, purple rear and silver front with 70 weight all around. what do you guys think?:004: