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Old 30-12-2012
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After some help and advice from all members if possible.

Looking at getting back into remote racing cars so im looking at upgrading my power supply (li-po batteries) runnning gear (brushless motor and speedo) and a new battery charger.

Im wanting to use Ni-cads for a different model I own but want to use Li-po batteries for my racing car so to start me off iv seen a new charger on ebay, just wanting some advice about it. and any other adivce or tips for the rest of my shopping list

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008506421...84.m1438.l2649

Many thanks in advance guys n girls

Keir
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After some help and advice from all members if possible.

Looking at getting back into remote racing cars so im looking at upgrading my power supply (li-po batteries) runnning gear (brushless motor and speedo) and a new battery charger.

Im wanting to use Ni-cads for a different model I own but want to use Li-po batteries for my racing car so to start me off iv seen a new charger on ebay, just wanting some advice about it. and any other adivce or tips for the rest of my shopping list

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008506421...84.m1438.l2649

Many thanks in advance guys n girls

Keir

Very interested in the responses to this as I'm in the same boat
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ib6 is a great simple little charger,should cover all your needs
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They are decent chargers
But need a power supply or 12 v battery to use it
Hobby king do a cheap b6 with built in power supply and have instock at uk warehouse i bought 2 and seem realy good
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http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._Chargers.html

check to see the site is selected for the UK - LHS near the top, to select GBP LHS near bottom.
Check they are in stock or Backorder.
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Old 12-01-2013
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Managed to get my self a charger off ebay like. I went for the B6 charger that was mentioned. Found it on hobby king £39.99 so looked on ebay and managed to get the same item (with power suppy) for £29.98 Excellent! Thanks for the help with it guys n girls the advice was much appreciated.

I received it and turns out it charges my radio control too! three in one even better .

Next purchase will be li-po batteries and a speedo and motor combo ...
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Old 26-01-2013
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Can I just ask (probably a dum question) but i currently run an old brushed motor and im wanting to upgrade to a brushless motor. the current motor has a 22T gear pinion attached, so what would be best to use in a brushless motor format? or would this not matter?

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