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05.04.2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by drkros3 View Post
but i thought that 12 cells was 14.4 volts and a 4 cell is 14.8 volts.
12 Ni-mh cells will drop to about 12 volts under a 100 amp load, but the right 4s pack will stay at about 14 volts under the same load. Lipo is also lighter so you will need less power to get the car moving, thus the motor will spin faster.


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