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St. George 05-12-2009 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by JonBoy (Post 5793727)
Its a SPC 8000 pack. Just charged it to 7500mah is this typical? I did stop using it after the LV kicked in on the VXL. Also both sides charged to 4.2v

How much run-time are you getting with an 8000 LIPO on a VXL?

JonBoy 05-12-2009 11:39 AM

Don't know how long it last but expect 45min+. I played with it some when I got it and WOW. I just recently went brushless to but I haven't had time to mess with using a full charge yet. I work 7 days a week so time is limited.

cyclone x 05-14-2009 03:32 PM

its always good to balance them i always do mine every 6 charges

boomerrw 05-14-2009 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by cyclone x (Post 5813270)
its always good to balance them i always do mine every 6 charges

How come only every 6? If you have a balancing charger why not everytime? Some balance chargers may even charge faster with the balance port connected.

racer1812 05-15-2009 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by boomerrw (Post 5814380)
How come only every 6? If you have a balancing charger why not everytime? Some balance chargers may even charge faster with the balance port connected.

Maybe because like a lot of us he's lazy:lol: and with a quality lipo they stay balanced for a long time. I do it every time but I really don't need to.;)

Duster_360 05-15-2009 07:04 AM

There's nothingh special about every 6 charges, its just when he wants to do it.

I use a balancing charger and its just too easy to do it every time. Besides, my charger prefers it that way - I don't have to over ride charger's warnings that I'm not balancing.

gkn0315 05-15-2009 08:01 AM

+1 for duster 360

racer1812 05-15-2009 04:37 PM


Originally Posted by Duster_360 (Post 5815993)
There's nothingh special about every 6 charges, its just when he wants to do it.

I use a balancing charger and its just too easy to do it every time. Besides, my charger prefers it that way - I don't have to over ride charger's warnings that I'm not balancing.

Uhh....that's what I meant....:sneaky:

Duster_360 05-15-2009 05:02 PM

+1 racer1812.......


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