loki4101 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I need some help... A few years ago I got a Traxxas 4-Tec electric from a friend, It needs a tidy up and some parts but the first port of call is to make sure it runs ok and to do this I need a new battery. Here in lies my question, what is a cheap battery for it that I can pick up at the local hobby shop? I had a look online but it turns out a lot has changed in the 20 odd years that Ive been out of RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki4101 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 No idea personally, but have you tried taking it to your local store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Any local hobby shop with a front door will charge you Twice what the battery is worth . Hobbyking website is awesome and has almost every rc battery imaginable . I purchase all my rc batteries from them as prices are best you will find . Turnigy or Zippy lipo batteries are all I buy for my 1/8 onroad and offroad cars . Lipo batteries are the go but I'm not sure if they are compatible with your car . Good luck with your search . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki4101 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 No idea personally, but have you tried taking it to your local store? Tried that but as @lukesmitty suggested they wanted to sell me a $140 battery. Ill have a look at Hobbyking and see what i can find Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#safe=off&q=Traxxas+4-Tec+battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki4101 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#safe=off&q=Traxxas+4-Tec+battery Believe it or not ive tried that but the problem is the Nitro 4-tec is hugely popular and the bulk of results are for that with very little on the electric 4-tec. It also uses what I know as the Tamiya molex connector but with a second connector off it for the radio gear and im having trouble finding that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Is there anything special about the battery shape? Surely you just need the same voltage and amp rating. Modify a more regular battery to suit (",) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki4101 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Is there anything special about the battery shape? Surely you just need the same voltage and amp rating. Modify a more regular battery to suit (",) Thats what I was trying to find out but it doesn't loot like there is anything special about it so in with a 7.2 me thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I got a Nikko 7.2 battery and charger today at jumble sale Can take pics If needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I remember back then that the Battery pack was nothing more than a bunch of "C" cell Nicad batteries wrapped in heat shrink with silicon wire for heat protection. You could make them for $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki4101 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 yep...the good old days... Now we have options...Im old and grumpy and dont want options anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 just jump on ebay and buy the bloody thing for $30 rchobbystore might be also be a good start if you want cheap. different if you want high end stuff go else where but you want a cheap run of the mill battery then check this link out. https://www.rchobbyestore.com.au/ its not that hard to find a battery for an rc car. most havent changed for 20 years except maybe the MAH and that isnt a big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 If your concern @loki4101 is that it may not work and/or need more work done that you want to put in and end up costing heaps you could power it up externally using a variac and a bridge rectifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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