Community
Wiki Posts
Search

e-revo newb

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-25-2009 | 01:33 PM
  #1  
9six7nine2bOI's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 771
Default e-revo newb

i just a got a e-revo n i wanted to know if n e one else who has a e-revo is having battery overheating problems....after bout 5 mins. my batteries are really hot n i have to let them cool b4 i continue running...n e suggestions, also will i loose performance if i run just 1 stock motor? BTW i am using deans plugs and i wanted to know if u need to use the traxxas plugs
9six7nine2bOI is offline  
Old 04-25-2009 | 01:47 PM
  #2  
infernus1986's Avatar
Tech Apprentice
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 94
From: Baltimore MD
Default

Your problem is probably related to the batterys your using 7.2V 4000mah is the least you can run with it.
even with those batts the E revo leaves much to be desired as me and my friend where very displeased with its performance.
infernus1986 is offline  
Old 04-25-2009 | 02:44 PM
  #3  
9six7nine2bOI's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 771
Default

o ok.....have u heard of tenergy? i was looking into building some 7 cell packs with those batteries but i wanted to knowif there n e good:

http://www.all-battery.com/tenergypr...variation=2743
9six7nine2bOI is offline  
Old 04-25-2009 | 02:52 PM
  #4  
9six7nine2bOI's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 771
Default

well i was researching and those cells are trash, i think ill have to go with pro-match energy cells
9six7nine2bOI is offline  
Old 04-25-2009 | 02:56 PM
  #5  
Tech Lord
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
Default

Wow, that was close....I made the tenergy mistake - pr of 7 cell Emaxx pacs that were rubbish. Def give Promatch a look, reliable builder with good quality cells that always seem fresh.

Oh yeah forgot - hen batts get hot, usually means they can't deliver the amps. Either cheap, old and worn out or bad cell in what was a good pac.....
Duster_360 is offline  
Old 04-25-2009 | 04:19 PM
  #6  
9six7nine2bOI's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 771
Default

Originally Posted by Duster_360
Wow, that was close....I made the tenergy mistake - pr of 7 cell Emaxx pacs that were rubbish. Def give Promatch a look, reliable builder with good quality cells that always seem fresh.

Oh yeah forgot - hen batts get hot, usually means they can't deliver the amps. Either cheap, old and worn out or bad cell in what was a good pac.....
yeah i was thinking that the batteries could not supply both motors... yeah i think im gonna pick up some promatch ener-G 7 crell matched packs soon thanx for letting me know bout the shitty batteries...
9six7nine2bOI is offline  
Old 04-26-2009 | 05:39 PM
  #7  
infernus1986's Avatar
Tech Apprentice
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 94
From: Baltimore MD
Default

tbh if your gonna spend some money on batteries go lipo even tho they sound like more of a hassel then Ni-Mh packs they actually much better.

Your more likely to have problems with the nimh packs down the road getting outa balance,dead cells and the lipos are much better suited for a large heavy truck like the E revo.
Not to mention much lighter which is something the E benefits from greatly

I speak from experience on the fact NiMh packs are just not suitable for a vehicle the size of the revo if you actually want to enjoy running your truck
infernus1986 is offline  
Old 04-26-2009 | 07:01 PM
  #8  
snowboard094's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,973
From: Sac Town CA
Default

Originally Posted by infernus1986
tbh if your gonna spend some money on batteries go lipo even tho they sound like more of a hassel then Ni-Mh packs they actually much better.

Your more likely to have problems with the nimh packs down the road getting outa balance,dead cells and the lipos are much better suited for a large heavy truck like the E revo.
Not to mention much lighter which is something the E benefits from greatly

I speak from experience on the fact NiMh packs are just not suitable for a vehicle the size of the revo if you actually want to enjoy running your truck
+1 infernus

You wont regret going to lipo. I have had my lipos last for over a year and only balanced them 2wice.
snowboard094 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.