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BP-Revo · 11.22.2007, 03:40 AM

Lipo's are lighter
Lipo's have more voltage
Lipo's have much more current capability (there are Lipo's which can do 30C and hold ~3.3v per cell). Thats a .4v drop off nominal, while a A123 drops ~1.4v off nominal.

I personally like Lipo. Sure it takes a bit more attention since they aren't as "solid" as an A123 pack in terms of safety, but really its as simple as following a few simple guidelines. You can actually get a NiMH cell to explode with a "BOOM" to it if you overcharge it...I've experienced it twice (was at the track when someone made the mistake).

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BP-Revo BMW M Power! Offline Posts: 1,910 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal	11.22.2007, 03:40 AM Lipo's are lighter Lipo's have more voltage Lipo's have much more current capability (there are Lipo's which can do 30C and hold ~3.3v per cell). Thats a .4v drop off nominal, while a A123 drops ~1.4v off nominal. I personally like Lipo. Sure it takes a bit more attention since they aren't as "solid" as an A123 pack in terms of safety, but really its as simple as following a few simple guidelines. You can actually get a NiMH cell to explode with a "BOOM" to it if you overcharge it...I've experienced it twice (was at the track when someone made the mistake). BL Revo: CF G2R, LMT1940/7, 6S FP 30C Lipos, MMM, Hitec 5955TG CRT .5: 7075 Ext Chassis, LMT1930/7, FP 25C 3S Lipos, MM