LiPo Fitment - Touring Cars

[Chesty]

Which of the current crop of popular touring cars are best suited to the fitment of LiPos (up to 23mm high - not just TP3200/3600 size). Are there any that won't fit larger Lipos?

Particularly interested in Xray T2'009, Mi3.5/4, HB Cyclone TC, TRF415-6, TC5.

Not sure if I want to buy a new T3 or Mi4LP - would rather buy a good used chassis...

[BagofSkill]

Tamiya 415 is a bit limited on Li-Po size, and Mi3.5 can struggle with bullet connector Li-Po's. I think the rest are pretty fine, esp if the 009 has the original Li-Po fitment kit.

[sosidge]

Since the new 1350g weight limit means you need to hang the LiPo out off the side of the chassis for balance, fitment is no more a problem for the old chassis than it is for the new chassis!

For reference, my TOP Photon is balanced with the cells a colossal 16mm outboard from the standard slots, no extra ballast. I do run relatively heavy electrics though.

[BagofSkill]

I think that just goes to show how much it depends on the setup you have. I have a TOP Photon same as Sosidge but my Li-po is only 2mm past the edge of the chassis to balance at 1350g.

Your best bet is to go to a club with your battery in hand and ask some people if you can check if it fits.

[Welshy40]

Well ive got a hot bodies moore edition and i got fibre lyte to redesign the top deck and make me a battery strap that attaches onto associated B44 battery posts for me so i could fit a platic tray over the nimh cell holes, just drilled two countersunk holes and fits perfectly. I have lipo saddle packs and fit perfectly. If you want a piccy pm me your email address

[Carole_MH]

I have just acquired a TRF416WE and can fit 5400, 45C lipos no problem, the bulkhead and top deck is even perfectly shaped for using 4mm connectors without a problem.

The 415 is a bit difficult for lipo as the rear bulkhead is shaped to hold nimh securely, the way round this is of course to 'file' the rounded edges off the bulkhead.

I have also had no problems fitting larger lipos in an MI3 or my HB Cyclone WCE.

Corally RDX and AE TC5 were useless at securing lipos mainly due to the older design battery bars rather than using tape to hold the cells in place.




Of the cars I have mentioned, I can fully recommend the TRF416WE, best car I have used in over 20 years of racing RC Cars.