Initial Setup for Latrax Teton

[markj42]

I'm new to RC and looking for my first vehicle to be the Latrax Teton. Out of the gate, I want to up my run time by investing in a Lipo battery. Is the following setup compatible in terms of connectors and battery fit in the Teton's battery compartment?

Latrax Teton TowerHobbies.com | Traxxas 1/18 LaTrax Teton RTR Blue

Traxxas Lipo 2s 7.4V 2200mAh TowerHobbies.com | Traxxas LiPo 2S 7.4V 2200mAh 25C w/iD Connector

Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 8Amp Dual Charger TowerHobbies.com | Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 8 Amp NiMH/LiPo Dual Charger w/iD

Traxxas Adapter Male to Molex Female TowerHobbies.com | Traxxas Adapter TRA ID Connector Male to Molex Female

I realize running a Lipo may wear out other stock parts more quickly, but replacing/upgrading them is part of the fun, right?


I do not expect this to be my only vehicle. If the bug sticks, I'm also eyeing a Pro-Line Ambush and an Axial Bomber, so I also want to be sure I'm getting a good charger that can tackle the larger Lipo battery the Bomber will need.

With a potential Bomber future in mind, would you recommend a different charger to handle both the Teton and Bomber's batteries?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Natedog]

Fun little truck, that lipo fits Mini Revo and Slash, iirc should fit this too. I was just reading around and supposedly these lipos fit.

A much better charger for same price, but out of stock at Tower currently
TowerHobbies.com | Hitec X2 AC Plus 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger/FREE Balance Board

Do yourself a favor and do not use adapter for battery especially the cheapo Molex/Tamiya plugs, they can get hot and fuse themselves together. Swap everything over to Traxxas or XT-60 connectors.

Have fun!