Why go for higher voltage battery?

[Samobaggins]

I'm just coming back to RC! I understand that a higher mah battery helps with length of fun time but why the increase of voltage? Is it just to make the car faster or does it help else where? Thanks

[Bloody_Wheels]

Extremely faster!!!

[kdvanb]

Yes wicked fast
Keep an eye on temps though
And gear down

[JustinThyme]

Its all about available current. mAh rating, C rating and voltage all play a part in available power/watts.

Eaxmple
5000mAh battery rated 25C
5000mAh=5amps
5Ax25C=125A

2s @ 7.4V nominal=7.4x125A=925 watts
3S @ 11.1V nominal=11.1x125A=1387.5 watts and so on.

Slash 4x4 will draw 1200 watts if you have the right stuff to do it.

[SlashDigger]

More speed and more broken parts

[vladsly]

It has a lot more power delivered to the ESC, it doesn't really have anything to do with runtime, just a ton more power. I run 2s, it goes plenty fast and it's awesome, but if you do decide to go 3s, you can expect the parts to start breaking more and more, and it will end up costing more in the end. It does make it fun to run though. Keep an eye out on motor and esc temps. If you get 3s, I would put fans on ESC and motor. 4s is not possible with the stock ESC and motor. 6s with a mamba monster would be crazy, and it would be stupid fast. Wheelies for days, no wait, wheelies until your bumper has disappeared on the road by friction. haha

[daryleb73]

I Just switched to Lipos. 3s I got it to 62.what would 6s do

[kdvanb]

I Just switched to Lipos. 3s I got it to 62.what would 6s do

6s will fry your system

If u want 6s you need a motor and esc capable of that power input

[JustinThyme]

I Just switched to Lipos. 3s I got it to 62.what would 6s do

Yes anything over 3s=magic smoke gets out. Even 3s will let the magic smoke out if you dont gear it correctly and keep a contant check on temps.

[Zepher]

More voltage = more motor rpm = more speed ( or torque if geared up)