Batteries on the cheap?

[Azlum]

Hey fellas,

So I recently started considering replacing my Trex 500 with an Outrage 550... the problem is I just can't justify $320/piece for 30c packs. The only way I can afford to do this is with significantly cheaper packs... but I still want 3d capable performance..

So what are the options for cheaper packs?

And just as importantly, where can I find them?

[HeathH]

v-plus from century-rc.com (http://century-rc.com/ecs/product.asp?type_id=203&kind_id=660) been using them for awhile now and they have been flawless.

[Scotty T]

I'm using (2) 3600 4s zippy's in series for 8s, 20c's working well.

[aliboy]

I'm using 6s 5000 Zippy-H from Hobbycity.com, good batteries, excellent value for money.

[DominicD]

Azz you don't need 30C packs, i run 25C packs and i run them HARD, they are warm when they come down but no where near hot. I haven't tried any of the zippy packs, but there has been enough interest in them i should try a set for myself.

[Jamesppp]

Im using both 25C Outrage 6S-5000mah 25C packs and Zippy 6S-5000mah 30C packs. They are both working out great. The Zippys are square in profile and are a little tight under the frame when slid back to the proper C G point. The Velcro holds them up against the upper frame..Not a problem for anything other than making them a little hard to remove because my "tool" that I slide between the velcro is hard to slip in between.

$279.00 ea for the Outrage packs and 113.95 ea for the Zippys + about 18 bucks for 5 day shipping each from Hong Kong

[ktm520]

What packs are you using in your 500? If 6s 2500, you can run two of them in series on the 550 for a nice 12s setup.
ktm520's 12s build - HeliFreak

[Radio man]

What packs are you using in your 500? If 6s 2500, you can run two of them in series on the 550 for a nice 12s setup.
ktm520's 12s build - HeliFreak (http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=126257)

I'm using Align 2600mah 25c 6's x 2 in parallel. Abit tight fit but C.G wise ok.

[Radio man]

Zippy Rhino 4900mah 20c 6's will make your heli rock. You guys should try. Only USD$117, weight 746g.

[DominicD]

Send me one and i will try it out :P

[Radio man]

Send me one and i will try it out :P

I don't mind sharing it with you if you stay in Singapore.

[Greg B]

Here's another option.
http://www.xcitebattery.com/
You have a choice of running 6 cell 4800 30Cpack.
Or two 4 cell 4200 25C packs for an 8 cell set up.
Either way you will be spending $200.00 or less with the 15 percent discount they offer.
I am running the 8 cell setup up with very good results.

Also you can get the new HP Hyperion's at RRE Models for about the same price.
http://www.rremodels.com/hyperiong3cxseries25c45c.aspx?page=2

Greg

[Jamesppp]

I was going to try the Hyperion from Bobby but no stock.

I have several Xcite paks in 5S that have held up great

[lotus7]

Got 4 of those Rhinos!

[Azlum]

Where are you finding the Rhinos?

[lotus7]

Where are you finding the Rhinos?
Same place as I find Zippys- HobbyCity alias HobbyKing

Zippys are in and out of stock so fast , so I bought Rhino
Cheaper than Zippy-H but more than the Zippy Flightmax
more often in stock, seeing that everyone is chasing Zippys

[flag8r77]

Of course HobbyCity is like -200 qty. on the 6S 5000 25C lipos...anyone tried a 20C? Too weak?