Go Back   oOple.com Forums > General > Electrics

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 22-08-2017
Zoea's Avatar
Zoea Zoea is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 129
Question Saddles or Shortys for 4wd 1/10?

Hi there

I am thinking of getting a second hand 4wd 1/10 roller to play with. I already have a lot of 2s stick packs but these aren't really suitable for this application.

Should I go shorty or saddle? I haven't picked a car yet, I'm thinking Yokomo, Losi, Associated, Hotbodies, something along those lines.

I like the additional capacity of saddle since I'm just bashing but it seems hassle to get new charge leads and jumper leads and shorty is a little lighter.

I will probably buy my first couple batteries (whichever type) second hand unless anyone can suggest a good new deal? I noticed that Nano-Tech (not tried Graphene) charges and balances much faster than my other batteries (mix of IP, Floureon, etc) at least in 2s stick.

thanks everyone - just planning for now

Zoea
__________________
n(each):n(<3r):n(sky)|</z>>P(Name)>> > (Ish!)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 22-08-2017
thrasher321 thrasher321 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 87
Default Lipos

I've got 3 Lipo shorty packs for sale 5000's 110c £60 plus postage
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 22-08-2017
Aire valley's Avatar
Aire valley Aire valley is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wharfedale
Posts: 966
Default

If the car is designed around saddle packs, it then can be a bit unbalanced with shortie. However most of the recent cars are designed around shorty packs.
If you want a saddle pack car, without the hassle of different charge leads and jumper leads, square packs are an excellent alternative..
__________________
Team Associated B6
Team Associated B5m
Centro C4.2
Team Associated B4.2
RC10 Worlds
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 22-08-2017
Zoea's Avatar
Zoea Zoea is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 129
Wink

Quote:
Originally Posted by thrasher321 View Post
I've got 3 Lipo shorty packs for sale 5000's 110c £60 plus postage
That sounds interesting! What make/model are they? Do they come with any leads or bullet connectors?

I will likely take these but I want to see the feedback on if they are a good choice first.

thanks.
__________________
n(each):n(<3r):n(sky)|</z>>P(Name)>> > (Ish!)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 22-08-2017
Zoea's Avatar
Zoea Zoea is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 129
Cool

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aire valley View Post
If the car is designed around saddle packs, it then can be a bit unbalanced with shortie. However most of the recent cars are designed around shorty packs.
If you want a saddle pack car, without the hassle of different charge leads and jumper leads, square packs are an excellent alternative..
I will probably go with a recent car just for the hell of it. I have seen square packs and haven't much information on them. Are they compatible with all saddle 4wd cars? How much are they? I haven't seen I think any come up second hand on ebay....

cheers
__________________
n(each):n(<3r):n(sky)|</z>>P(Name)>> > (Ish!)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 22-08-2017
thrasher321 thrasher321 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 87
Default

Team orion
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22-08-2017
Aire valley's Avatar
Aire valley Aire valley is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wharfedale
Posts: 966
Default

Hobbyking Turnigy nano-tech Ultimate 6400mah 2S2P 90C Hardcase Lipo Square Pack are good..
__________________
Team Associated B6
Team Associated B5m
Centro C4.2
Team Associated B4.2
RC10 Worlds
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 23-08-2017
Zoea's Avatar
Zoea Zoea is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 129
Question

Thanks for the help and suggestions.

Assuming I go with the 2s shorty packs, what is a good model to look for second hand or maybe even new? Doesn't need to be this generation or full competition spec, just durable and fun.

thanks again
__________________
n(each):n(<3r):n(sky)|</z>>P(Name)>> > (Ish!)
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 25-08-2017
Lee1972's Avatar
Lee1972 Lee1972 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Posts: 792
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aire valley View Post
If the car is designed around saddle packs, it then can be a bit unbalanced with shortie. However most of the recent cars are designed around shorty packs.
If you want a saddle pack car, without the hassle of different charge leads and jumper leads, square packs are an excellent alternative..
Wouldn't buy a square pack for a 4wd as it'll not fit. As someone has already commented most newer 4wd cars are set around shorties.

Last edited by Lee1972; 25-08-2017 at 11:24 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 25-08-2017
Lee1972's Avatar
Lee1972 Lee1972 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Posts: 792
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoea View Post
Thanks for the help and suggestions.

Assuming I go with the 2s shorty packs, what is a good model to look for second hand or maybe even new? Doesn't need to be this generation or full competition spec, just durable and fun.

thanks again
You're going to open a jar a worms with that question as everyone will extol the virtues of their current ride. In my opinion all the cars are good in the right hands, the best way to choose is probably to go to your local track and see what people are running. That way you'll be able to get setup advice and help with spares.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 01:29 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
oOple.com