Lipo battery question

[Papabear_1972]

I am getting batteries for a 1/5 scale electric buggy. How much two difference in performance should I see between using two 4S 50C lipo batteries and using two 4S 100C batteries?

 

[tntpoof]

without mah rate no 1 can say if the same mah you might have a slightly longer run time.

 

[STONER RC]

I am getting batteries for a 1/5 scale electric buggy. How much two difference in performance should I see between using two 4S 50C lipo batteries and using two 4S 100C batteries?

More punch of the line with the higher c rating probably not that much I would believe
And like TNT said higher mah will have longer run times

 

[WickedFog]

I talked to the guys at MaxAmps the other day after we had this same discussion elsewhere. I wanted to get an answer from someone that could answer this exact question.

If you notice much voltage drop with 45C, going to 100C will show a bit more pep under heavier loads like launching and say, pulling a trailer, or going up a steep hill. A higher C is a higher quality polymer, and will create less stress on the battery under these conditions. Higher C rated batteries will last longer because througout their lifespan they take less stress.

So I guess the arguement can be made, you get what you pay for as far as longevity. I wouldn't buy a higher C rating for a performance boost, because you may not even notice it. Because higher C rating means a heavier battery, it may even be detrimental to performance. Which is why in some comparison vids you see the higher C rated battery is actually slower. Buy a higher C because it will pay for itself in the long run.

 

[olds97_lss]

I talked to the guys at MaxAmps the other day after we had this same discussion elsewhere. I wanted to get an answer from someone that could answer this exact question.

If you notice much voltage drop with 45C, going to 100C will show a bit more pep under heavier loads like launching and say, pulling a trailer, or going up a steep hill. A higher C is a higher quality polymer, and will create less stress on the battery under these conditions. Higher C rated batteries will last longer because througout their lifespan they take less stress.

So I guess the arguement can be made, you get what you pay for as far as longevity. I wouldn't buy a higher C rating for a performance boost, because you may not even notice it. Because higher C rating means a heavier battery, it may even be detrimental to performance. Which is why in some comparison vids you see the higher C rated battery is actually slower. Buy a higher C because it will pay for itself in the long run.

Buy the C rating you can afford and if you can't afford the C rating you need, then wait to buy until you can. Heavier vehicles usually require stronger packs, so if your ok with the weight of the 100C packs and you can afford them, get them. As @WickedFog says, even if you don't necessarily need 100C, they will likely last longer because they can handle more.

After seeing testing results on maxamps packs... pretty sure I'll never buy them. Even if they did perform well, short of winning the lottery, I'm not willing to spend that kind of dough on lipo's.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1767093-Battery-Load-Test-Comparisons

 

[WickedFog]

Buy the C rating you can afford and if you can't afford the C rating you need, then wait to buy until you can. Heavier vehicles usually require stronger packs, so if your ok with the weight of the 100C packs and you can afford them, get them. As @WickedFog says, even if you don't necessarily need 100C, they will likely last longer because they can handle more.

After seeing testing results on maxamps packs... pretty sure I'll never buy them. Even if they did perform well, short of winning the lottery, I'm not willing to spend that kind of dough on lipo's.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1767093-Battery-Load-Test-Comparisons

Wow. That's terrible. I have used them in my vapes for a couple years. Even had one replaced for free. Looks like they have fallen off the deep end.

I have a buddy that does a lot of battery tests as well that I was just talking to the other day. He said all the brands that he has tested have had good and bad batteries. He said one of the best places he gets batteries from was some Chinese place (not banggood). He said the price made it the most economical choice. But I can't rememer who he said it was. Will have to find out.

I just buy all my RC batteries from Tower Hobbies. If there is a problem, they replace them. Plus with the coupons, you can get some pretty good deals.