ZX racing batteries!
10-08-2003, 06:32 AM
#46
Yes, we can assemble packs.
Originally posted by cHckbOY5
do u guys assemble packs?
do u guys assemble packs?
10-08-2003, 06:51 PM
#47
how much extra?
... anyone else use these batts?
... anyone else use these batts?
10-08-2003, 07:01 PM
#48
I borrowed a pack from my friend and they proved to be exactly how I thought they would perform... Great Punch, Great Power, Great Runtime.
You can't go wrong by buying these cells.
You can't go wrong by buying these cells.
10-08-2003, 07:17 PM
#49
Originally posted by mike_Webb
I borrowed a pack from my friend and they proved to be exactly how I thought they would perform... Great Punch, Great Power, Great Runtime.
You can't go wrong by buying these cells.
I borrowed a pack from my friend and they proved to be exactly how I thought they would perform... Great Punch, Great Power, Great Runtime.
You can't go wrong by buying these cells.
10-08-2003, 07:40 PM
#50
$6.00 per pack, including battery bars. An extra $2.50 per pack if you'd like a deans pigtail. Which level of packs are you looking to order?
Originally posted by cHckbOY5
how much extra?
... anyone else use these batts?
how much extra?
... anyone else use these batts?
10-09-2003, 07:44 AM
#51
Tech Adept
i cant wait till i get my gold packs they should be at my place on monday ( i live in australia) i hope they get here on monday or tuesday cos i race on tuesday so i wanna use them asap
they are gonna be awsome
they are gonna be awsome
10-12-2003, 02:08 PM
#52
just went trying out the batteries, they are really powerful and have lots of punch! i could keep up with my friends who is usually better than i am. its just that my motors are old and needs a rebuild to get the best performance out of them.
just one complaint, the shrink wrap flakes off like using the wrong kinda paint on RC bodies! the wrap is totally destroyed and i had to reshrink them. it might me by way of driving thats killing them =P anyways, john, what brand shrink wrap are you using? oh btw, i got the battery bars, thanks
just one complaint, the shrink wrap flakes off like using the wrong kinda paint on RC bodies! the wrap is totally destroyed and i had to reshrink them. it might me by way of driving thats killing them =P anyways, john, what brand shrink wrap are you using? oh btw, i got the battery bars, thanks
10-12-2003, 03:49 PM
#53
Disaster999,
That's the first I've heard of problems with the shrinkwrap. I'm using the standard Trinity pre-cut shrinkwrap (part #5166).
What brand do you use?
That's the first I've heard of problems with the shrinkwrap. I'm using the standard Trinity pre-cut shrinkwrap (part #5166).
What brand do you use?
Originally posted by disaster999
just went trying out the batteries, they are really powerful and have lots of punch! i could keep up with my friends who is usually better than i am. its just that my motors are old and needs a rebuild to get the best performance out of them.
just one complaint, the shrink wrap flakes off like using the wrong kinda paint on RC bodies! the wrap is totally destroyed and i had to reshrink them. it might me by way of driving thats killing them =P anyways, john, what brand shrink wrap are you using? oh btw, i got the battery bars, thanks
just went trying out the batteries, they are really powerful and have lots of punch! i could keep up with my friends who is usually better than i am. its just that my motors are old and needs a rebuild to get the best performance out of them.
just one complaint, the shrink wrap flakes off like using the wrong kinda paint on RC bodies! the wrap is totally destroyed and i had to reshrink them. it might me by way of driving thats killing them =P anyways, john, what brand shrink wrap are you using? oh btw, i got the battery bars, thanks
10-12-2003, 04:39 PM
#54
disaster-
I have had this happen before also. It was caused by me overcharging the batteries or by running them and the cells getting super hot...usually in Modified.
Mike Webb
I have had this happen before also. It was caused by me overcharging the batteries or by running them and the cells getting super hot...usually in Modified.
Mike Webb
10-12-2003, 06:09 PM
#55
To ZXRacing:
I have decided to make an order this week, however, I was hoping to clarify some charge/discharge/repeak/storing procedures:
1. To charge, I should use 5amps@40-50mv peak detect. Also look for a 140-150 degree temperature.
2. To discharge, I should discharge to 5.4v or .9v per cell @20amps.
3. Store @ 5.4v.
4. Day of Racing: Before first charge, use a tray to equalize, and then charge.
Questions:
1. Should I run a charge/discharge the night before?
2. I have been using an Orion active discharger to equalize, which is supposed to balance the cells to .5v. Is .5 too low?
3. I use an Orion Digital Discharger which discharges @ 20amps to 5.4v; which I will be using to store my new packs, do i need to worry about an individual cell being taken down too low?
4. What settings do you repeak at?
I look forward to trying your packs, Thanks,
Buddha
I have decided to make an order this week, however, I was hoping to clarify some charge/discharge/repeak/storing procedures:
1. To charge, I should use 5amps@40-50mv peak detect. Also look for a 140-150 degree temperature.
2. To discharge, I should discharge to 5.4v or .9v per cell @20amps.
3. Store @ 5.4v.
4. Day of Racing: Before first charge, use a tray to equalize, and then charge.
Questions:
1. Should I run a charge/discharge the night before?
2. I have been using an Orion active discharger to equalize, which is supposed to balance the cells to .5v. Is .5 too low?
3. I use an Orion Digital Discharger which discharges @ 20amps to 5.4v; which I will be using to store my new packs, do i need to worry about an individual cell being taken down too low?
4. What settings do you repeak at?
I look forward to trying your packs, Thanks,
Buddha
10-12-2003, 06:21 PM
#56
Buddha-
what class are you running? If Mod then charge at 5amps .05. If stock or 19turn charge at 6amps .05. This is Indoors on a carpet track. If outdoors then I would watch the Pack temp and do .03 or .04 Delta
Discharge to 5.4volts.. .90 per cell at 30amps...20 will be fine if that is all you can do. I use a Turbo 35 GFX and bring them down to 5.40 volts
Store at 5.4v
Day of racing.. discharge on tray and then charge. Discharge to 5.4volts after the first run and let them cool about 1 1/2 hours and then use them a second time..second charge will be the best run.
No need to Charge Discharge the night before. I would stick with the .9 per cell. Have not had that much experience with the Orion Discharger but when you have Danny at SMC telling you how to do things you tend to listen
.
Repeak at the same charge you peaked them at...only once though... try best to make it so that your batteries peak right before you race...I know that is impossible but usually 2 heats before my run I repeak my packs.
what class are you running? If Mod then charge at 5amps .05. If stock or 19turn charge at 6amps .05. This is Indoors on a carpet track. If outdoors then I would watch the Pack temp and do .03 or .04 Delta
Discharge to 5.4volts.. .90 per cell at 30amps...20 will be fine if that is all you can do. I use a Turbo 35 GFX and bring them down to 5.40 volts
Store at 5.4v
Day of racing.. discharge on tray and then charge. Discharge to 5.4volts after the first run and let them cool about 1 1/2 hours and then use them a second time..second charge will be the best run.
No need to Charge Discharge the night before. I would stick with the .9 per cell. Have not had that much experience with the Orion Discharger but when you have Danny at SMC telling you how to do things you tend to listen
.Repeak at the same charge you peaked them at...only once though... try best to make it so that your batteries peak right before you race...I know that is impossible but usually 2 heats before my run I repeak my packs.
10-12-2003, 06:29 PM
#57
I used to dead short my 2400's, but never my 3000's or 3300's NiMH's.
How do these cells compare to SMC cells that I currently run?
Here is the readings off of 1 set of my SMC's.
401 sec. 1.184vlts.
1.488pv. 2.5i-res
How do these cells compare to SMC cells that I currently run?
Here is the readings off of 1 set of my SMC's.
401 sec. 1.184vlts.
1.488pv. 2.5i-res
10-12-2003, 06:37 PM
#58
RcBuddha,
I think Mike summed it up pretty well in his post. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks for helping out Mike!
John
I think Mike summed it up pretty well in his post. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks for helping out Mike!
John
10-12-2003, 06:40 PM
#59
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. We've got different levels of packs that have different numbers at different prices, as does SMC. When comparing our cells to SMC's, assuming the numbers are the same, you will see similar performance.
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
Originally posted by RC Oval Racer
I used to dead short my 2400's, but never my 3000's or 3300's NiMH's.
How do these cells compare to SMC cells that I currently run?
Here is the readings off of 1 set of my SMC's.
401 sec. 1.184vlts.
1.488pv. 2.5i-res
I used to dead short my 2400's, but never my 3000's or 3300's NiMH's.
How do these cells compare to SMC cells that I currently run?
Here is the readings off of 1 set of my SMC's.
401 sec. 1.184vlts.
1.488pv. 2.5i-res
10-12-2003, 06:41 PM
#60
Originally posted by zxracing
Disaster999,
That's the first I've heard of problems with the shrinkwrap. I'm using the standard Trinity pre-cut shrinkwrap (part #5166).
What brand do you use?
Disaster999,
That's the first I've heard of problems with the shrinkwrap. I'm using the standard Trinity pre-cut shrinkwrap (part #5166).
What brand do you use?