Best LIPO Battery for RC Drifting? Should You Use Bullets?

I see this question frequently: what battery should folks use for rc drifting.
In this video, I go through different sizes, C-ratings, and weights.
Note - I do not even talk about 3S batteries, as they are typically not allowed (or needed) for RWD rc drifting at all.
Batteries I discuss:
- Gens Ace Redline 4000mah 130C: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
- Ovonic 100C 5000mah: amzn.to/3dlXzHe
- POVWAY 4000mah (5000mah) 100C: amzn.to/3JKqoJy
- 8000mah standard size 2S lipo: amzn.to/3vS30UN
ESC Bullets: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Video Timeline:
0:00 Intro
1:01 C-Rating
2:36 Weight
5:07 Connections
6:48 Total
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[@gregmtech]

you can put a red circlular adhesif around the posi side on the those bats and it'll double the visual security ;) if you are tying down a cable use something to stop it rubbing on the carbon or it will cut right through ;)

[@RoadsideRC]

Good tip - thank you!

[@SuperApaajabole]

OMG this video comes at the right time for me. i was in search for new battery yesterday and he just upload it today

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad to help!

[@patricklavoie8719]

Thanks for the great info as usual Troy!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Great video Troy. Very informative. That car is awesome. Love the trans am body

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! I really like it also. It just looks long, wide, and mean.

[@OldeSchoolRcUk]

Thanks again for your assistance. Helped me get my Head round rwd drifting. Greatly appreciated

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad to help! Any more questions?

[@OldeSchoolRcUk]

@@RoadsideRC think I’m good for now buddy. With the heavy pain meds I’m on if I try and take to much in at once I’ll forget it all lol. Carpet drifting only atm but moving onto concrete asap

[@jcasey2309]

Exactly what I was looking for. Was told I needed a 100C battery but I don’t use boost or fancy. Nice to know I can get by with the 80c I found on sale.

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes! Even less than 80C is fine without turbo or boost.

[@rm4213]

Great video just the info I needed

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad I could help Ramon!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Awesome tips Troy! Good thing we don’t have to worry about driver weight like they do in the 1:1’s! They’d need a motor the size of an oil drum and a 3000A esc to regain all that lost power with me in there!😝😂

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! You and me both!

[@ChrisKnowlesTube]

That’s quite amazing how much the leads weighed. Thanks for another great video Troy :)

[@RoadsideRC]

It surprised me also!

[@ChrisKnowlesTube]

@@RoadsideRC I just had a notification from you that I’ve won a controller? Is this you?

[@RoadsideRC]

@@ChrisKnowlesTube No - spam/scam. Please report it.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great video and information

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@ThompsonRc]

Great video very informative

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

Funny I found this video today, Troy. Coincidentally, I was having a bit of trouble with my converted TT-02 and the thing is… LiPo will give me the power I want but on NiMH, it has the weight I need. As far as the Yokomo YD-2 goes, you can run Tamiya-style stick packs (both NiMH and 2S LiPo) or “shorty” 2S LiPo packs. The guys around me have use Lectron Pros, ProTek and Gens Ace. I’ve seen a few RêveD shorty packs but those were mostly on RêveD MC-1 chassis. I’ve only seen one or two actual Yokomo Racing Performer shorty packs but most have been Gens Ace or Lectron.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for the response. Nimh is very heavy, correct?

[@billyb5057]

A most interesting insight into what batteries to use in drifting *A big like👍Au👁full watch always*

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@DJ.1001]

my go-to is the CNHL 4000mAh 7.6V 2S 120C HV. They are usually under $30 a piece and weigh about 165g. They are very similar to the Gens Ace Redline 4000 LCG which is also very good. The CNHL seems to have a bit more runtime which explains the slight extra weight. For the price, they can't be beat.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for the info! I have had mixed results with CNHL batteries, but always happy to try again!

[@danweiss4928]

Troy that’s a beautiful T/A

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! I like it!

[@JradTHM]

VERY informative! Thanks! Where can I get that XT90 charging plug with 5mm bullets? I have a Spektrum charger and I'd like to charge it with that...thanks in advance!

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad to help! I soldered that charging lead.

[@steveyates1098]

You're going down a rabbit hole .... Drilling "speed holes" in the chassis and filing down posts thinning down wheel rims etc .... Been there 😁

[@RoadsideRC]

I have been eyeing the chassis...it is carbon fiber...but there is a lot of it... :)

[@pothole0222]

Now that I’ve got a few of the Redline batteries (needed the really slim batteries to fit the Usukani chassis), I think I’m gonna go with bullets for my drift cars. Sticking with Deans for the crawlers tho…

[@RoadsideRC]

Agree - I use plugs on everything else still.

[@jerrymccreary4081]

I know nothing about drift cars but they look fun, do you have to go to a drift track because there isn't any anywhere around me, or can you do it on different surfaces neat video Troy thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

You can drift almost anywhere. I do a lot just in my garage.

[@TheAusherGuy]

What offset is your wheels? For your trans am? I got the 72 Camaro body trying to figure out the wheel offset that works with it.

[@RoadsideRC]

+9mm

[@RGElectroSlide]

Hey 👋🏻thanks as always nice and informative video. I have Hobbywing XR10 Pro-Stock 2S 80A ESC and Gens Ace Redline 2S LiHV Battery 130C (7.6V/5100mAh). ESC’s website says 6V - 7.4V so is it still safe to use 7.6v ?

[@RoadsideRC]

A 2S standard lipo charges to 8.4V....so it will be fine. Even though I have HV lipos, I typically don't charge them to the HV.

[@RGElectroSlide]

@@RoadsideRC thanks a lot once again 👋🏻

[@wekitralph]

i personally use redline 4000 shorties on my drift car. i run ptile and can last about 1-2hours at my track.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I agree - I get1hr+ with it.

[@Cody.................]

@@RoadsideRC Do you charge it on high voltage, or do you charge it to the standard 7.4 settings?

[@RoadsideRC]

@@Cody................. I only charge it to normal voltage. Don't really have a need for the HV

[@CeeCoaching]

Hey man thanks for the video! Is there any specific charger for redline battery ?

[@RoadsideRC]

No specific charger. Most of them will handle it fine.

[@CeeCoaching]

@@RoadsideRC even the Venom Pro Duo?

[@RoadsideRC]

@@CeeCoaching this is the one I recommend for most folks. www.amazon.com/dp/B083TK8GV2/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_Z3RY34S0JCN95DKEQPNE?linkCode=ml2&tag=roadsiderc-20 Easy to use, and very cost effective.

[@dheejay808]

Can you use the redline battery with 7.6v on your Esc? Doesn’t the Esc only take 7.4v?

[@RoadsideRC]

I believe the esc is HV capable. I never charge it to that. I only ever use it at standard voltage.

[@queanuar85]

Can you show the different vertical battery position and standard position. Wanna to know the impact when driffting.

[@RoadsideRC]

It has very little impact. The verticle position just moves some weight forward.

[@queanuar85]

@@RoadsideRC alright thx! Hope u make a content bout it. Love ur content man😄

[@Blasterandblade23]

Is redline 5100mah shorty recommendable for my mst rmx 2.5 rtr??

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes - that would work great.

[@bchelton18]

How do you like the ovonic. Do they last a while? Thinking about getting 2 of these.

[@RoadsideRC]

They have been really good for me.

[@bchelton18]

@@RoadsideRC do you have an affiliate link for them. I know you have made comments about it and want to help support your channel

[@wingate23]

Just build first drift rwd. What would be better on 2s 13.5t motor. Hobbywing 60a or Hobbywing 120a ?

[@RoadsideRC]

Both of those ESCs will perform similarly. I would suggest checking this out and going with the XR10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goG5imuNbJmfa8U

[@rcjoe406]

Just got a tlr 2s buggy any cheap Amazon options? Thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

You will want to use the shorty lipos I show here.

[@rcjoe406]

@@RoadsideRC ok cool

[@Kocambo]

Hey where could I find xt90 connectors

[@RoadsideRC]

Here you go: amzn.to/3CbVCH2

[@peteb3677]

What's the total weight with body

[@RoadsideRC]

I'm sorry - this was quite awhile ago. I no longer have this same setup and don't have a record of the total weight.

[@maximhens3134]

we cant have 71 in the rear for comp we need 65 i think or lower

[@RoadsideRC]

In my area, we don't have rules around max rear weight bias.

[@maximhens3134]

@@RoadsideRC lucky

[@antoniogilmesquita]

Try front monoshock to loose more weight.

[@RoadsideRC]

That should certainly take some off! Good thinking!

[@sir.airman.traineereports.3687]

Now hear me out..... (hooks up nickle battery)

[@RoadsideRC]

They work also!

[@FullBeardSk8]

man u didnt really explain shit about the batteries except the weight

[@RoadsideRC]

I talked about c-rating, weight, and connections used. What were you looking for? I'm happy to help.

[@stuwest3653]

if you are nitpicking grams why are you running magnet body mounts?

[@RoadsideRC]

Because we can't have body posts sticking through on a drift car!

[@stuwest3653]

@@RoadsideRC That's my point. Are you after looks or performance?

[@RoadsideRC]

@@stuwest3653 Both! Of course!