Newbie needing a lipo set up.
 

Hi i am a sort of beginner rc and have only realy bashed around my rc's starting out in racing now and so i need a lipo set up as i have only used NiMH power packs up to now.

So i am in need of a lipo fast charger AC + DC with a built in balancer to keep things simple and safe.
Lipo case.
And a lipo stick pack. Not sure what sort of capacity i need for it to last a whole race an needs to be brca legal.

Bit of a budget and so need to keep costs low.
Am i right in saying that dean connectors are most popular for lipos?

Any help and suggestions given will be much appreciated.

Core UAC-50 for the charger, i was recommended that (by the forum) does all i need it to and more.

Not sure about the battery capacity/spec as i don't know what you are running, 2wd/4wd/motor. As the higher load (unsurprisingly) means better (or at least, higher spec) batteries are needed.

Bit of a daft question, but will your ESC take LiPos and does it have a cut off?

Lipo Setup
 

Unless you intend to race at BRCA sanctioned events you don't need BRCA legal Lipo's

If you are on a tight budget HobbyKing Turnigy Nano-Tech batteries are good value Turnigy nano-tech 5600mah 2S2P 50~100C Hardcase Lipo Pack ~$35

They also do IMax B6 AC charger ~$40

Plus Shipping takes about 2-3 weeks

Can't go wrong with deans connectors - When using Deans plugs for battery to speed controller connections, always use the Female half on the battery, to reduce the chance of short-circuits.

When using Deans plugs for speed controller to motor connections, use the Female half on the speed controller.

personally i would look at vapextech lipos, good cells cheap and brca approved

Some more info..

Running GM 10.5 brushless
2WD b4.1
Nosram 07 evo ESC which does have lipo cutoff.

Will most likly upgrade to somthing lije a 7.5 once im settled.

thats a good combo to get you going, and speedo is still good enough when u fit a 7.5