what needs to be changed on this to be lipo
 

I am looking at possibly buying on of the new 4ch Hobbico SuperStar EP w/Ailerons the new one not the original 3ch.

Here is a link to it..I just want to know if any thing that comes with it will need to be changed in order to have a Lipo battery system. Thanks for any hlep and direction you can send me.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGVZ3&P=0

FEATURES: Construction: Balsa and plywood
Covering: Precovered in a durable plastic film.
Building Time: Ready to fly in just 3-5 hours.
Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, allows for easy installation
of standard-sized onboard electronics
Wing: One piece with ailerons and metal joiner rod
Airfoil: Flat-bottom airfoil supplies excellent lift at slow speeds
and also helps keep the model level
Landing Gear: Two piece pre-bent wire 0.098" (2.5mm) in diameter
Wheels: Two 1-3/4" (45mm) diameter foam construction
Propeller: 9x5.5, composite construction
Speed Control: Electronic, with metal heat sink, BEC (battery
eliminator circuitry) and Kyosho type connector, motor limit rating
and other specs not supplied
Motor: Electrifly T-601 preinstalled with leads
Battery: 7-cell 8.4V 2100 mAh
Warranty: Ninety day limited

RE: what needs to be changed on this to be lipo
 

The answer: Nothing!

A 2S LiPoly is about the same as a 7-cell NiCd or NiMH. You'll want a pack capable of about 40 Amps of load, which is going to mean at least two packs in parallel for most LiPoly technology out there. A 2S2P Thunder Power 2100, and 2S2P Kokam 2000 (15C) are two choices.

RE: what needs to be changed on this to be lipo
 

Thanks Matt,
I thought I would have to change the engine and ESC. I will look into the batteries you recommended

RE: what needs to be changed on this to be lipo
 

Hobby Lobby will be selling a new 2s2p Thunderpower 4200mAh pack shortly.

This will give you what you need in a single Lipo pack. A 40amp continuous current delivery.

RE: what needs to be changed on this to be lipo
 

Thanks Greg I will keep a look out for htem.....now just a charger is next....but I think I will be getting the Hobbico accu-cycle elite