Best 4S LiPo battery for Traxxas Maxx (ideally that can be purchased in the UK)

[j321]

Any recommendations on the best 4S LiPo battery for Traxxas Maxx (ideally that can be purchased in the UK)?

 

(I have put this on multiple forums/threads as I am not sure where it would be best to place this topic)

 

Thanks

[.AJ.]

This forum is fine, I’ve removed the other threads 

[Oh How Original]

Best as in money no concern? Or best value?

 

Very good option; https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=437696 if your charger does LiHV.

Very good option that isn't LiHV; https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-graphene-6000mah-4s-75c-lipo-pack-w-xt90.html?queryID=572408db97b614c4427a115faa1ae3e8&objectID=78865&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

 

More budget friendly options; https://hobbyking.com/en_us/rhino-6000mah-4s-50c-lipo-battery-pack-w-xt60.html?queryID=572408db97b614c4427a115faa1ae3e8&objectID=80887&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zeee-4S-14-8V-60C-6000mAh-RC-Lipo-Battery-with-Deans-T-Plug-for-1-8-and-1-10-RC/174529392935?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item28a2c33127:g:W~wAAOSwnA9fup-N&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACYBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%2BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdMyixsNlKAtOhVxuZB6ttU6b%2BrLYNjrzGoV3BT6WsAX3HodiigluJCwM4RYJeXU0NE0Odjp9QfG68muDo27T19h%2BnTMQ%2FplVvFVy5DaWZCQIvQbi1qN2UJw00qBtQHWpDz49GoC5ZEB8Zs1RF3Zff5bkQFTI%2BJEyF%2FRJvi0%2BTLfzuMet30%2FUffmxHuU6q0UvUJpHtYHuS7E5bcPQPF2%2Bm4qNPqBmbPfQKob97ms159qqkezSjR649dh1JDGGu7Ygk1dUMj4zpKsl7%2FCVxoZLGwFHjfzyQRdzEVr1xSeXu6RVKqf3m%2Bhcqfym0BxobWz%2F8%2BxWNWYoAxXpN1jX1msM9z0Zdfq3AeZ%2F8IlWKrkOZB7attq2HeOPC65Tf67Ls6gjeQJS%2FLFGGmZMWNRrQLvgXK741xo2xTCl2I7buJaln9ecKh1gMXhU8Wdna6l9PMIKQ69bM31wGa6f4N0RtT8VHq1Chga%2FSx%2BvJRgxyP3ZS4c2ViukabqGKnDAW6SX555Z0YTG74ywlrcYeMdiPnAHJgY63t6r6jiUjMuxgz4qrCIPLw40Tsb3iL1CewodWoWTwLqHGFZsN8IqPy%2FlWUHLU1Y0Sp4itYquUhwVSKhJvX6wEIJQR%2BbVfbqWQ7KC3mYHlze8VKysIixY%2Bjs0fKrUYNcNZzQfyR1KTnWfmYqsofWtW2IvXKBOpUvHz9F6PRY4NO%2BQqFEff6UGu8TG54H2ucu%2FJHDZCtkAi%2FUYTOPGpyWRY|cksum%3A17452939293507c70e35097246198916de2857e4174d|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524

 

I bought some from this seller and they arrived next day as well, if you want a twin pack.

I've bought a few of these brand and all are balanced perfect and seem fine so far.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zeee-14-8V-100C-6000mAh-4S-Lipo-Battery-with-EC5-Plug-for-1-8-and-1-10-RC/233784741498?hash=item366ea80e7a:g:s5cAAOSw5ulfs7c8

 

Just be sure to check your battery tray dimensions against the dimensions of the batteries.

 

 

Edited December 10, 2020 by Oh How Original

[Ag100]

https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/gens-ace-li-po-car-4s-14-8v-5000mah-50c-bashing-with-xt90-gc4s5000-50x9-90390?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkOqhnITE7QIVUrTVCh35iwMuEAQYAyABEgLNivD_BwE
 

these are good, not sure on the connector you need though.

 

 

[j321]

Thanks for reply.

 

What battery connector does Traxxas use on the maxx? 

 

Is it possible to use non traxxas lipo batteries without having to cut and solder a different connector? Won't this void the warranty?

or is it possible to convert just the  battery to traxxas connector?

 

If I wanted to use a 4s lipo for Traxxas maxx with xt90 or EC5 etc connector are there any xt90 or EC5 to Traxxas convector converters?

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 11, 2020 by j321

[Stormbringer]

Yep

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-xt90-male-to-ec5-female-adaptor-lead/rc-car-products/409291

[Rc211v]

I use these ones in my Maxx. Correct plug and fit nicely in the tray.

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=443252

[j321]

So if I don't want to use traxxas lipo  batteries I can  either...

 

swap/cut solder the connector on the 4s lipo battery of choice (providing it fits) to a Traxxas TRX connector (don't want to swap/cut solder the cable on ECU) 

https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/311455/      (not ID connectors)...

 

....purchase an adaptor like below although some people say to avoid using them as they can cause heating and power issues?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OliYin-Traxxas-Female-adapter-Supply/dp/B087CJVH22/ref=pd_lpo_421_img_0/259-2493761-3912040?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B087CJVH22&pd_rd_r=af2b4f85-345e-4434-862a-42cdb89cceec&pd_rd_w=7Hmql&pd_rd_wg=SQ1EF&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=K5V16GDPPHN020ER1YBM&psc=1&refRID=K5V16GDPPHN020ER1YBM

https://www.overlander.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/2101/s/xt90-male-traxxas-female/category/483/

 

 

or purchase a lipo with a TRX connector already on it as suggested above?

1 hour ago, Rc211v said:

I use these ones in my Maxx. Correct plug and fit nicely in the tray.

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=443252

 

Edited December 11, 2020 by j321

[Rc211v]

21 minutes ago, j321 said:

So if I don't want to use traxxas lipo  batteries I can  either...

 

swap/cut solder the connector on the 4s lipo battery of choice (providing it fits) to a Traxxas TRX connector (don't want to swap/cut solder the cable on ECU) 

https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/311455/      (not ID connectors)...

 

....purchase an adaptor like below although some people say to avoid using them as they can cause heating and power issues?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OliYin-Traxxas-Female-adapter-Supply/dp/B087CJVH22/ref=pd_lpo_421_img_0/259-2493761-3912040?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B087CJVH22&pd_rd_r=af2b4f85-345e-4434-862a-42cdb89cceec&pd_rd_w=7Hmql&pd_rd_wg=SQ1EF&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=K5V16GDPPHN020ER1YBM&psc=1&refRID=K5V16GDPPHN020ER1YBM

https://www.overlander.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/2101/s/xt90-male-traxxas-female/category/483/

 

 

or purchase a lipo with a TRX connector already on it as suggested above?

 

I haven't got any Traxxas batteries (or chargers). For my Maxx I use the Overlanders above for 4s and then I've got some cheap Fleureon 3s lipos that have XT60 plugs and I use XT60 to TRX adaptors with those. 

[j321]

3 hours ago, Rc211v said:

I haven't got any Traxxas batteries (or chargers). For my Maxx I use the Overlanders above for 4s and then I've got some cheap Fleureon 3s lipos that have XT60 plugs and I use XT60 to TRX adaptors with those. 

OK, Which type of non-soldering adaptors do you use for the XT60 to TRX conversion, the one with a lead or one without similar to below?  You've had know heating or power issues using adaptors with the 3s?

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OliRC-Traxxas-Female-Connector-Adapter/dp/B08CN3HS3V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=XT60+to+Traxxas+TRX+Adapter&qid=1607708709&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ1E0UUxXVVY1M1JMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjc3NzI0MzJMQkhHMUY1RTVKMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjIwNTY4MzdMQ0VTMjI3S0Y3NyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

 

Thanks

[Rc211v]

On 11/12/2020 at 17:47, j321 said:

OK, Which type of non-soldering adaptors do you use for the XT60 to TRX conversion, the one with a lead or one without similar to below?  You've had know heating or power issues using adaptors with the 3s?

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OliRC-Traxxas-Female-Connector-Adapter/dp/B08CN3HS3V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=XT60+to+Traxxas+TRX+Adapter&qid=1607708709&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ1E0UUxXVVY1M1JMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjc3NzI0MzJMQkhHMUY1RTVKMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjIwNTY4MzdMQ0VTMjI3S0Y3NyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

 

Thanks

Hello

 

Ones without leads very similar to the link you posted. I think i got mine from Ebay. No problems whatsoever with them and been using them in the truck for over a year now. 

[Dazg23]

How did you get on with the batteries ? 
 

im about to purchase a max but have a spektrum smart charger so didn’t want to have to buy another set up. 
my charger has ec5/ic5 and ec3/ic3 ports on it. 
 

the spektrum batteries are expensive I have 2 at the minute but not sure they would be worth the extra for the max as none of the smart features would be avail?