Was just wondering about how much weight needs to be added to a truck when running LiPo? TIA

A MaxAmps 6000 for example needs 4 ounces to be the same weight as an IB4200. It all depends on what battery you are running and how you want the car to handle.

Cool, thanks, that gives me an idea of how much weight to buy!

Hank we got the wieghts in stock at the hobbystore here want me to get ya some lmk man

Maxamps has a spec racing pack that has the weight all ready in it, its a 5000 mah with 5 or 6 oz in it.

As much as possible. My personal optimal is; since the lipo delivers higher capacity and power, a little heavier than with NIMH and mostly rear in 2wd. Reason being, runtimes are not, so much, an issue. But, I also think that i fyou can fit less weight in more effective areas, such as my sbv2 where I have 3 ounces in front of the chassis stiffener mounted int eh rear position, you can acheive more with less. This is not quite enough to make up for the LIPO NIMH difference but puts the optimal weight where it is needed. So, it is a tough question but perhaps this helps.

ps. I missed how much you should purchase. Three sticks. The first to set up, second to trim and third to repalce the ones the ones that loose themselves and the others to lend to buddies. Always have a spare stick. They're cheap. Mostly agreed with "Fantom."

I just add an ounce to the front of the car and call it good. So far its worked really well for me.

I have some super "trick" weights coming and just needed to know about how much I needed to get. :)

indy, adding only 1 oz. is not enough and makes it too light. That would get you DQed in a race that checks weight..... which any track should do.

I had to add 2oz to my B4 to make weight with lipo

I have some super "trick" weights coming and just needed to know about how much I needed to get. :)

indy, adding only 1 oz. is not enough and makes it too light. That would get you DQed in a race that checks weight..... which any track should do.


you get those tungsten weights hank? i TQ and won the 2wd stock, w/lipo and 17.5 at the MORL race in litchfield this weekend, i added 3/4 oz to the reciever side. i was only 1/2 oz or so over weight, B4 handles awsome.

Hey Apple... you spoil my fun :) Got the ones that are less then 0.1" thick so they will fit nicely under the battery.

Hey Apple... you spoil my fun :) Got the ones that are less then 0.1" thick so they will fit nicely under the battery.

yes, very nice. diggity has some, they are sweet. i just added lead, low cost.

hank, you werent at the MORL race? where are you racing at?

I also have an oz in the back. I'm just over weight.

Apple, Just starting to get back into it. Just gonna race a MX131 since it's only a few miles away. Doubt I'll do any of the MORL races, just can't get away for 2 days since I now have a dog to take care of. I ended up buying all of Jim's (Molnar) RC stuff, so I have a crap load of stuff to sell.

Hey Hankster bring the dog and hang out . Bubba just whent to his 8th race at Litchfeild last weekend .Had a great time
This weekend it's off to Stateline for THE KING OF KING / TERRY FOGGLESON MEMORIAL RACE Gas race lots of prize's give a ways