Sharkfat78 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Alright guys, what battery do you guys suggest would be the best for my SMD v2 box? Not had a starter box before so figured I'd ask on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shudson Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I use 12v 7ah gel batteries in my three starter boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Id go with a 4s or 2 x 2s lipo's if you have the money or have them allready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I use a 12v 7ah SLA (sealed lead acid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerman Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Using a 14.8v lipo transformed mine. With a 12v lead acid it struggled to turnover my LOSI 8, Lipo makes it easy. Well worth the cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Using a 14.8v lipo transformed mine. With a 12v lead acid it struggled to turnover my LOSI 8, Lipo makes it easy. Well worth the cash. Do you warm your engine before starting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerman Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Warming it up made no difference to mine to be honest. Lead acid battery still didn't overcome the compression. Turnigy lipo spins it over no problem. Paid about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Warming it up made no difference to mine to be honest. Lead acid battery still didn't overcome the compression. Turnigy lipo spins it over no problem. Paid about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftg40 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I use these as I found 4s turn the engine over faster than required to start & idle (although they still work) https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=26672 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Anthoop. Without even knowing me you assume I cant line up a starter box properly. I am only passing on my experience to the guy who started the thread. Also Lipo is way lighter, makes the box much easier to carry around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 3s lipo in mine, it lasts ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Anthoop. Without even knowing me you assume I cant line up a starter box properly. I am only passing on my experience to the guy who started the thread. Also Lipo is way lighter, makes the box much easier to carry around. Not for a moment did I assume you were doing something wrong, I too am just giving my experience...... The 12v works fine for me providing I use it correctly, if I use it incorrectly then it is not fine...for you the story is different...I am surprised. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jizwizard Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 use all my boxes with 12v 7a gels. Not once have they been not able to start various engines. Even breaking in various tight engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen mark Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 you can run up to a 4s on that starter box,i allways pefered lipos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug205 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi all. Instead of lugging around a 12v car battery for my starter box, I'd like to get a LAS battery to install in the box. Would a 3Ah battery do the job please? Or do I need to go the whole 7Ah way. Extra weight, and cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaanaleem92 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 i use the huge ass heavy 12v battery ... its great and it works but can definitely say it can be a pain to carry along with everything else(normally get someone else to carry it ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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