New Rustler 4x4 vxl brushless! Battery recommendations please?

[ddigler]

Good day all! First post glad to be part of the forums!

Just as the subject indicates. Bought myself a Christmas present and now looking for recommendation on batteries. I currently have one battery but would like to get a second and if I can upgrade to a three cell and get more speed that would be awesome as well!

Currently running a 2 cell 5800mah 25c Traxxas Lipo. Looking into 3 cell batteries. What would you all recommend?

Loving this thing so far. Thanks in advance for any help!

[GMMWICKED]

No love on your first post. That stinks. Ha. I think all lipos are a crap shoot. I have had identical traxxas 3s lipos, maintained them exactly the same, one puffed one didn’t. With that said I think you can try just about any 3s, 5000mah or higher and 25c or higher lipo. Good luck and enjoy. 3s will turn your stampede into a rocket.


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[222]

SMC makes some good lipos. I’ve also heard Gens Ace are not bad. As for the traxxas lipos, they are expensive, but you get a good warranty and the ease of being in the traxxas ecosystem.

[SanDiegan]

The 4x4 rustler VXL has a 5.5" battery tray so you can only use short batteries, preferrably if the cables come out the top. This one fits perfect:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PK16WB2