mamba on 4 cells

but i thought that 12 cells was 14.4 volts and a 4 cell is 14.8 volts.

[SpEEdyBL]

Originally Posted by drkros3

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.

Originally Posted by SpEEdyBL

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.

now i get it. thanks for the info.