RC8e packs
#2
go with the reedy's or smc's
use the search feature.. it works.
use the search feature.. it works.
#4
I have not used the larger Zippy packs but I do have some of the smaller ones. I can say they are great, not one single problem in many cycles. They dish out the numbers they are supposed to without breaking a sweat. I have heard of some of the earlier packs having a few solder joint problems, but not a large enough number to scare me away. Hobby City says the new batches are built with better solder and tabs. I read and read and read many different forums and reviews before i purchased them because I was a little worried. Now I will recommend them to anyone without hesitation. The reviews on the Hobby City website are honest, and they have a discussion forum where problem items are discussed. I have used several other brands that cost 5 times as much, and not noticed a difference in performance. I think some people may have had bad experiences with them, but most who knock them just hate the fact that they paid triple for their Lipos.
#5
Tech Elite
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I have not used the larger Zippy packs but I do have some of the smaller ones. I can say they are great, not one single problem in many cycles. They dish out the numbers they are supposed to without breaking a sweat. I have heard of some of the earlier packs having a few solder joint problems, but not a large enough number to scare me away. Hobby City says the new batches are built with better solder and tabs. I read and read and read many different forums and reviews before i purchased them because I was a little worried. Now I will recommend them to anyone without hesitation. The reviews on the Hobby City website are honest, and they have a discussion forum where problem items are discussed. I have used several other brands that cost 5 times as much, and not noticed a difference in performance. I think some people may have had bad experiences with them, but most who knock them just hate the fact that they paid triple for their Lipos.
#6
Tech Elite
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I have not used the larger Zippy packs but I do have some of the smaller ones. I can say they are great, not one single problem in many cycles. They dish out the numbers they are supposed to without breaking a sweat. I have heard of some of the earlier packs having a few solder joint problems, but not a large enough number to scare me away. Hobby City says the new batches are built with better solder and tabs. I read and read and read many different forums and reviews before i purchased them because I was a little worried. Now I will recommend them to anyone without hesitation. The reviews on the Hobby City website are honest, and they have a discussion forum where problem items are discussed. I have used several other brands that cost 5 times as much, and not noticed a difference in performance. I think some people may have had bad experiences with them, but most who knock them just hate the fact that they paid triple for their Lipos.
I have 5 of the same packs you are talking about. The red cased 2S 7.4V 25C 4000mAh. I have at least 50 cycles on one of them and maybe 10 cycles on the others and i have not had any problems with those packs. I purchased one to try them out then ordered 4 more shortly after... i also have an Orion 7.4V 30C 3800 mAh and i don't see much diffrence i think the zippys are under rated ...
#7
Get yourself 2 Reedy 35C 5000mAh packs and you will be rockin' the same equipment that the AE factory team driver use. You can't go wrong with that!
#8
Tech Rookie
Just thrownin' this out there..I use 2 2 cell 5300mah 28c in my RC8e, and they work pretty good! Diggity designs.
Not sure if this is quite right to answer a question and then ask a question, but just wondering what gearing you guys are using in the RC8e? I am running the 46T spur gear that came with the conversion kit and a 12t pinion. ( went to a smaller pinion because I was over heating) I am still running pretty high temps on the SP 2500Kv motor. anybody?
thanks
Not sure if this is quite right to answer a question and then ask a question, but just wondering what gearing you guys are using in the RC8e? I am running the 46T spur gear that came with the conversion kit and a 12t pinion. ( went to a smaller pinion because I was over heating) I am still running pretty high temps on the SP 2500Kv motor. anybody?
thanks
#9
i run twin SMC 2S 5200mah 40C packs in my RC8E works great
#10
SMC has released their 4S-5440-40C as well.
#11
My RC8e hasn't hit the track yet because I'm waiting on a 46T plastic spur, but I'm already loving the look of the two Reedy 5000's in the RC8e that I also use in my B4. Very versatile and cost effective. Who'd ever think you'd find that in this hobby? Hey Rick, I'll give you $20 for a plastic spur.
#13
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My RC8e hasn't hit the track yet because I'm waiting on a 46T plastic spur, but I'm already loving the look of the two Reedy 5000's in the RC8e that I also use in my B4. Very versatile and cost effective. Who'd ever think you'd find that in this hobby? Hey Rick, I'll give you $20 for a plastic spur.
#14
Guest
Hi, I use 2x2S Reedy Lipo #709 on my RC8, and I'm very surprised with my runtimes : about 25-30 minutes. My motor is a Neu 1515 and I have the Xcelorin ESC. I don't know if this can help you but I think 25 minutes is very good, and I have just a lesser power the last 30 seconds !!