New tanker

[RiceFarmer]

Hello so i am a new beginner getting into rc tanks. I currently have a plastic challenger 2 with plastic gearbox also. I have been playing with the tank at home and a little outside for a few days now. I cant play outside too much for the time being as its kind of cold outside ( around freezing but no snow), will the tank handle fine with the cold? Im looking to upgrade, maybe is it too soon? As i want to take it outdoors more but worried the plastic tracks and gearbox might break. Im looking to upgrade the battery so i can use it longer and maybe a metal sprocket. Any reccomendations or battery i want to use? Im looking for around a 3000mah battery that will fit and does it have to be Li-Po because i dont want to get a smart charger aswell. Thanks!

[keilau]

You will find all the answers to your questions in this thread. Be ready for some diverse opinion on various type of battery.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-cars-tanks-trucks-and-more/rc-tanks/362026-the-basic-about-heng-long-rc-tank-battery-packs

An easy and fool proof approach is to purchase the Admiral battery pack from MotionRC, but not the cheapest.

https://www.motionrc.com/products/admiral-7000mah-2s-7-4v-li-ion-battery-with-tamiya-connector-adm6024-015