MINI LATE MODEL

[adamjrdad]

Hey guys got a question i just aquired a mini late model gonna be running on paved oval i been trying to look for a diffrent sized spur but cant find one all im seeing is for mini T will that work can anyone help thanks

[rocketron]

Originally Posted by adamjrdad

Hey guys got a question i just aquired a mini late model gonna be running on paved oval i been trying to look for a diffrent sized spur but cant find one all im seeing is for mini T will that work can anyone help thanks

Yep that should work fine

[triggerman101]

mini t spur will work. good luck.

[oldschoolracer]

Originally Posted by adamjrdad

Hey guys got a question i just aquired a mini late model gonna be running on paved oval i been trying to look for a diffrent sized spur but cant find one all im seeing is for mini T will that work can anyone help thanks

just about anything that fits the mini-t also will fit on the mini-late model - from drive train to running gear to suspension parts and hop-ups

[Miller_Time]

I didn't see any large threads on the Mini Late Model so I'll put my questions in here. I just bought one to do some dirt oval with, two main questions.

1) Does anyone know of any setup sheets for these? If not, any setup tips?

2) What rate can I safely charge the stock batteries at? Higher than 1c? It's an 1100mAh pack and I was thinking 2 amps charge rate.

[nutz4rcyktw]

I am running on short high banked carpet oval. The only change I made (and most of the other racers) is to put a stiff spring on right front shock. When running rubber tires, I put a narrow strip of black electrical tape around the outer edge of right front tire. This eliminates the tendency to traction roll.

I have charged the 1100 batt at four amps without any issues. If you have cut off set correctly, it will be very warm but hasn't hurt batt yet. I run mostly 1400s more kick that 1100s.

[oldschoolracer]

Originally Posted by Miller_Time

I didn't see any large threads on the Mini Late Model so I'll put my questions in here. I just bought one to do some dirt oval with, two main questions.

1) Does anyone know of any setup sheets for these? If not, any setup tips?

2) What rate can I safely charge the stock batteries at? Higher than 1c? It's an 1100mAh pack and I was thinking 2 amps charge rate.

1) send me a PM with an email addy and I'll be happy to send them to you

2) while some folks get away with charging these packs at a higher than 1C rate, it severly affects battery life. I've been running minis for years, and while I see people make all sorts of claims I also see them spending a lot of money replacing packs way more often than I and they're no faster than me either

[fire75]

Originally Posted by oldschoolracer

1) send me a PM with an email addy and I'll be happy to send them to you

Dose this go for anybody?

[oldschoolracer]

sure

[triggerman101]

i usually charge mine at 1.6 on the ice. its been working great with the 1500s and 1600s. 90ft flat carpet, 5 minute heats and mains, uses between 750 and 900 mahs. other people are charging at 2 and they are not lasting the whole 5 minutes. it could also be that they rarely cycle the batteries though.

[Bermbuster]

Originally Posted by Miller_Time

What rate can I safely charge the stock batteries at? Higher than 1c? It's an 1100mAh pack and I was thinking 2 amps charge rate.

if you still have the stock wiring and connectors you will want to upgrade to Deans Ultra connectors and 16g silicone wire.

Charging at 2amps would be the max for the stock cells....
I hope you are using a decent charger that doesnt false peak....

[lowridinjuggalo]

i havent run one of the losi, but i run a stock rc18b... i called associated on the battery packs they told me not to go over 2 amps on the charge rate... that it would mess up the packs... they packs from the associated cars and losi minis are the same perty much i would think... hope this helps marcus

[rocket-mtrsprts]

Originally Posted by triggerman101

i usually charge mine at 1.6 on the ice. its been working great with the 1500s and 1600s. 90ft flat carpet, 5 minute heats and mains, uses between 750 and 900 mahs. other people are charging at 2 and they are not lasting the whole 5 minutes. it could also be that they rarely cycle the batteries though.

+1
Good advice for making your packs last, on the track and for long life.

I always use the 1C method - or 1Amp of charge rate per 1000mAh of the pack - so 1.1A for the stock 1100mAh packs, 1.4A for my IB1400mAh packs, 1.6A for my 1600mAh packs, etc, etc.

Over hammering these packs just kills them over time and really supplies little extra punch.