Current Largest LiPo Capacity & Discharge Rate
11-20-2010, 07:34 AM
#1
Current Largest LiPo Capacity & Discharge Rate
Is this currently the cream of the crop? Anything else? Do update us from time to time 
Last edited by cheapskate.brok; 11-20-2010 at 05:59 PM.
11-20-2010, 10:29 AM
#2
until there is a standard set for establishing a C rating between different labelers and manufactures its all pretty pointless. just get what the guy sitting next to you in the pits has if its working for him.
11-20-2010, 10:31 AM
#3
New REEDY 60C
If there anything like the 40C they just introduced ?
There underrated....
There underrated....
11-20-2010, 12:25 PM
#4
they just introduced a 40c and yet now have a 60c, label maker must be working overtime.
like i said.....pointless
last week cherry was pushing the max amps 150c
like i said.....pointless
last week cherry was pushing the max amps 150c
11-20-2010, 05:38 PM
#5
Tech Adept
SMC's 60C 6000mah packs seem to be handling high discharge rates well. With a 3.5 after 8 minutes they come off warm but definitely not hot. Had about 30-40% left in it at that point too.
Bear in mind that with increased capacity comes increased weight and size. These 6000mah packs weigh more than my 5200mah packs (can't remember the exact weight difference) and barely fit in my Exotek TC5r.
Bear in mind that with increased capacity comes increased weight and size. These 6000mah packs weigh more than my 5200mah packs (can't remember the exact weight difference) and barely fit in my Exotek TC5r.
11-20-2010, 05:45 PM
#6
SMC's 60C 6000mah packs seem to be handling high discharge rates well. With a 3.5 after 8 minutes they come off warm but definitely not hot. Had about 30-40% left in it at that point too.
Bear in mind that with increased capacity comes increased weight and size. These 6000mah packs weigh more than my 5200mah packs (can't remember the exact weight difference) and barely fit in my Exotek TC5r.
Bear in mind that with increased capacity comes increased weight and size. These 6000mah packs weigh more than my 5200mah packs (can't remember the exact weight difference) and barely fit in my Exotek TC5r.
11-20-2010, 06:25 PM
#8
This is the current bad boy for stock (21.5/17.5/13.5) racing:
http://trackstarrc.com/trackstar/ind...product_id=366
http://trackstarrc.com/trackstar/ind...product_id=366
11-20-2010, 08:00 PM
#9
In saying all about these ratings are great to humans as we all go off numbers... So there is no harm in ppl saying this is better than the other...
But one thing should be looked at with batteries should be the quality of the cells with resistance and how close they are to being balanced in the pack....
That creates more heat than having a lower c rating. Poor cells struggle to supply power when the resistance to high within the cell. No point in having all these big batteries either if you havent got a really good charger to look after them.
No point in spending $100 on a pack and charging it with a $20 charger either... I hate to say it but the charger makes the batteries more than the battery itself sometimes with balancing the pack properly and so on....
But one thing should be looked at with batteries should be the quality of the cells with resistance and how close they are to being balanced in the pack....
That creates more heat than having a lower c rating. Poor cells struggle to supply power when the resistance to high within the cell. No point in having all these big batteries either if you havent got a really good charger to look after them.
No point in spending $100 on a pack and charging it with a $20 charger either... I hate to say it but the charger makes the batteries more than the battery itself sometimes with balancing the pack properly and so on....
11-20-2010, 08:10 PM
#10
I will call BS on 150c.....no way. Thats like 500 amps over the cycle. The little shunts they solder the cells together would melt.....
Later EddieO
Later EddieO
11-20-2010, 08:20 PM
#11
Thats right.... But in saying that ppl that use 12g wire and bullets for instance can only use a maximum of 120amps anyways.... So if the cells can produce that power we will never see it out of the battery. All the connections from the cells onwards will let us down in supplying the power to us.
11-20-2010, 10:40 PM
#12
11-20-2010, 11:00 PM
#13
micro burst isn't that what you get between heats out in the truck
11-21-2010, 05:39 AM
#14
Max Amps significantly over hypes their stuff. What they're claiming would take a major leap in lipo chemistry. Once their super secret chemistry was out on the streets, everyone else who made lipos would have cut one open and copied the process in one way or another and EVERYONE would have 100+ discharge batteries on the market.
150C.....yeah, for a microsecond before the internal solder joints flash into smoke.
Their stuff is no better or worse than anyone elses, but the stickers on 'em sure are fancy!
The Fantom batteries are re-labeled Thunder Powers, and as much as 10-15% cheaper on street price.
150C.....yeah, for a microsecond before the internal solder joints flash into smoke.
Their stuff is no better or worse than anyone elses, but the stickers on 'em sure are fancy!
The Fantom batteries are re-labeled Thunder Powers, and as much as 10-15% cheaper on street price.
Last edited by Buckaroo; 11-21-2010 at 06:50 AM.
11-21-2010, 07:54 AM
#15
Max Amps significantly over hypes their stuff. What they're claiming would take a major leap in lipo chemistry. Once their super secret chemistry was out on the streets, everyone else who made lipos would have cut one open and copied the process in one way or another and EVERYONE would have 100+ discharge batteries on the market.
150C.....yeah, for a microsecond before the internal solder joints flash into smoke.
Their stuff is no better or worse than anyone elses, but the stickers on 'em sure are fancy!
The Fantom batteries are re-labeled Thunder Powers, and as much as 10-15% cheaper on street price.
150C.....yeah, for a microsecond before the internal solder joints flash into smoke.
Their stuff is no better or worse than anyone elses, but the stickers on 'em sure are fancy!
The Fantom batteries are re-labeled Thunder Powers, and as much as 10-15% cheaper on street price.
Just my opinion, a couple good things about Max Amps products is they excellent quality & their warranty is the best around ....
Those other brands you mention overflow the Li-Po graveyard at my local track...