SMC 28C 4000/5000 Hardcase Lipo part 2
#271
Our 22C/5000 pack has good voltage and IR but our new 28C packs have great voltage and IR. The IR on the new 5000 is 3.5-4 milliohms lower than the 22C pack. I think it will all come down to car balancing if Lipos are going to run with sub-c. After all car handling is more important than anything.
#272
We got the first part of our shipment in today. We have a good supply of 4000s but the 5000s are scarce but the good news is the second part of our shipment with more 5000s is due in by the middle of next week.
We expect to ship cycled 4000s by Wedsneday to distributors. The 5000s will only ship late next week.
We expect to ship cycled 4000s by Wedsneday to distributors. The 5000s will only ship late next week.
#273
My first idea for a lipo warmer. Mainly meant for my 4S 5000 mAh lipo for my RC8. Had these Trinity sedan tire warmers laying around forever, so I looped them up and stacked them 4 deep inside a large Battery Bunker I bought from bpp. With the power supply turned down to ~9V, the battery gets to about 100-110 deeg in 20-30 minutes.
#274
Duh, forgot to attach pics:
#277
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Guys
I am very interested in the 4000's but I have one big question hanging before I commit to purchase.
The main location I race at runs LiPo and NiMh together and I am wanting to know if the LiPo will be able to keep up with and beat the NiMh drivers assuming skill is the same. Assume NiMh packs are 1.24v/c, can these LiPo provide enough voltage?
(I dont want to turn this into another LiPo vs NiMh thread. These cells are the best LiPo has to offer at the moment and I would like an honest answer)
I am very interested in the 4000's but I have one big question hanging before I commit to purchase.
The main location I race at runs LiPo and NiMh together and I am wanting to know if the LiPo will be able to keep up with and beat the NiMh drivers assuming skill is the same. Assume NiMh packs are 1.24v/c, can these LiPo provide enough voltage?
(I dont want to turn this into another LiPo vs NiMh thread. These cells are the best LiPo has to offer at the moment and I would like an honest answer)
#278
Guys
I am very interested in the 4000's but I have one big question hanging before I commit to purchase.
The main location I race at runs LiPo and NiMh together and I am wanting to know if the LiPo will be able to keep up with and beat the NiMh drivers assuming skill is the same. Assume NiMh packs are 1.24v/c, can these LiPo provide enough voltage?
(I dont want to turn this into another LiPo vs NiMh thread. These cells are the best LiPo has to offer at the moment and I would like an honest answer)
I am very interested in the 4000's but I have one big question hanging before I commit to purchase.
The main location I race at runs LiPo and NiMh together and I am wanting to know if the LiPo will be able to keep up with and beat the NiMh drivers assuming skill is the same. Assume NiMh packs are 1.24v/c, can these LiPo provide enough voltage?
(I dont want to turn this into another LiPo vs NiMh thread. These cells are the best LiPo has to offer at the moment and I would like an honest answer)
#279
Guys
I am very interested in the 4000's but I have one big question hanging before I commit to purchase.
The main location I race at runs LiPo and NiMh together and I am wanting to know if the LiPo will be able to keep up with and beat the NiMh drivers assuming skill is the same. Assume NiMh packs are 1.24v/c, can these LiPo provide enough voltage?
(I dont want to turn this into another LiPo vs NiMh thread. These cells are the best LiPo has to offer at the moment and I would like an honest answer)
I am very interested in the 4000's but I have one big question hanging before I commit to purchase.
The main location I race at runs LiPo and NiMh together and I am wanting to know if the LiPo will be able to keep up with and beat the NiMh drivers assuming skill is the same. Assume NiMh packs are 1.24v/c, can these LiPo provide enough voltage?
(I dont want to turn this into another LiPo vs NiMh thread. These cells are the best LiPo has to offer at the moment and I would like an honest answer)
If your running in sedan I think the key will be to get the car to be balanced with the Lipo. If you can get it properly balanced you should be as fast if not faster. I'm attending a race this weekend where I believe we will run Lipos to see how they run. If you just go based on numbers the Lipos should be better as the IR is lower and the voltage is very similar to NiMh.
#280
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I haven't run the SMC packs (obviously) but I've run the Orion 3600. The pack seems flatter than my EnerG cells but the lap times don't show any decline. I don't run the lipo because the balance doesn't seem right. I will be getting the 4000 pack and making it work. Based on this thread, the numbers should be better than the Orion and definitely worth a chance.
#283
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If your running in sedan I think the key will be to get the car to be balanced with the Lipo. If you can get it properly balanced you should be as fast if not faster. I'm attending a race this weekend where I believe we will run Lipos to see how they run. If you just go based on numbers the Lipos should be better as the IR is lower and the voltage is very similar to NiMh.
Danny, can't wait to hear the results from the 4000 packs and if you run LiPo on the weekend how they go compared to the NiMh.
But I think I have been sold on your LiPo's.
Thanks again
#284
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