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BashemSmashem 06-12-2013 05:54 PM


Originally Posted by Markcuda (Post 12250533)
Danny, any idea when this battery might come in?

Race Formula 14.8V 6500mAh 70C

LOL , they were in stock last night ! Gone now :cry: ..........

mydudrevo 06-12-2013 06:08 PM

Quick question I ordered race formula but they say factory spec. They are race formulas right?


Never mind I saw it I'm dumb

Danny/SMC 06-13-2013 09:46 AM


Originally Posted by BashemSmashem (Post 12250649)
LOL , they were in stock last night ! Gone now :cry: ..........


Actually they were from our last shipment but we always put a few less packs on the site than we have as we have to go through the packs and check for balance and IR to make sure the packs are at spec. Once we get near to the end and all packs have been tested if we didn't have many packs with issues we will add what is left to the site.

gticlay 06-13-2013 10:15 AM

If I won't be racing/using the battery much, it is better to wait to buy them until later or OK to let them sit for several months (or maybe a couple of race days in 3-4 months)? Also, any plans for a less expensive saddle pack? 70C seems like overkill for 4wd mod class.

Danny/SMC 06-13-2013 11:12 AM

As long as you don't leave them stored for long periods of time you will be fine. Typically to be safe we recommend cycling the pack every 8 weeks or so.

No plans for a cheaper saddle pack as the current one we have is priced low for the quality. Never tested a cheap one that did good in my cycle life test and performance test.

gticlay 06-13-2013 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by Danny/SMC (Post 12252730)
As long as you don't leave them stored for long periods of time you will be fine. Typically to be safe we recommend cycling the pack every 8 weeks or so.

No plans for a cheaper saddle pack as the current one we have is priced low for the quality. Never tested a cheap one that did good in my cycle life test and performance test.

Sounds reasonable. I was thinking of this one for 2wd mod: http://www.smc-racing.net/index.php?...product_id=121 You don't think that would be adequate for mod racing because it's too low of quality? This is what I was referrring to, but in a saddle configuration.

I'm not trying to be critical, but want to buy the right stuff for the upcoming indoor season. I used el cheapo china nano-tech stuff last year and had mixed results.

BashemSmashem 06-13-2013 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by Danny/SMC (Post 12252521)
Actually they were from our last shipment but we always put a few less packs on the site than we have as we have to go through the packs and check for balance and IR to make sure the packs are at spec. Once we get near to the end and all packs have been tested if we didn't have many packs with issues we will add what is left to the site.


Was wondering what the deal was as I have been waiting for them to come back in stock and checking the website daily and all of a sudden they were back . I am sure they will all be ok but what should the IR read ? I have a Hyperion charger that shows the IR of the pack its charging .....

Will be ordering a few more if they are as good as I have heard and a lot of people I race with are wanting them as well :nod: .......

Brett.w 06-13-2013 11:38 AM

Hi do you send to New Zealand?

Thanks

Brett

Danny/SMC 06-13-2013 11:42 AM


Originally Posted by gticlay (Post 12252757)
Sounds reasonable. I was thinking of this one for 2wd mod: http://www.smc-racing.net/index.php?...product_id=121 You don't think that would be adequate for mod racing because it's too low of quality? This is what I was referrring to, but in a saddle configuration.

I'm not trying to be critical, but want to buy the right stuff for the upcoming indoor season. I used el cheapo china nano-tech stuff last year and had mixed results.

If you need a shorty pack that one will be fine for mod.

We can't release a cheaper saddle pack as saddle packs don't sell anywhere close to the quantities of what regular packs. At the price of our saddle pack you get a top end pack at mid level price.

Danny/SMC 06-13-2013 11:44 AM


Originally Posted by BashemSmashem (Post 12252763)
Was wondering what the deal was as I have been waiting for them to come back in stock and checking the website daily and all of a sudden they were back . I am sure they will all be ok but what should the IR read ? I have a Hyperion charger that shows the IR of the pack its charging .....

Will be ordering a few more if they are as good as I have heard and a lot of people I race with are wanting them as well :nod: .......

Not sure of the IR on the chargers as that depends on the charger , charge amps and ambient and pack temp. All I can tell you is the packs we ship are at the specs we expect for that model.

Pushing our supplier to get us more packs but seems like first week of July is when more packs will be available.

Danny/SMC 06-13-2013 11:46 AM


Originally Posted by Brett.w (Post 12252796)
Hi do you send to New Zealand?

Thanks

Brett

Yes we can but must use UPS. We have better rates from UPS in Hong Kong so we can ship Internationally via HK. Only problem is we must have packs available and currently only saddle packs and 4600 shortys are available from HK.

BashemSmashem 06-13-2013 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by Danny/SMC (Post 12252820)
Not sure of the IR on the chargers as that depends on the charger , charge amps and ambient and pack temp. All I can tell you is the packs we ship are at the specs we expect for that model.

Pushing our supplier to get us more packs but seems like first week of July is when more packs will be available.


Cool , dont feel bad NOBODY has any 4s packs for sale at what IMO is a reasonable price . Your 4s packs are a VERY good deal IMO for what they spec at which is why I jumped at them when I saw them go up for sale on the website .....

Hoese37 06-13-2013 12:33 PM

Can we get more info on the brushless motors.

Danny/SMC 06-13-2013 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by Hoese37 (Post 12252931)
Can we get more info on the brushless motors.

Hope to have the first shipment come in on the first week of July. Will post pics and part numbers once we get closer to the date the shipment will come in.

First shipment will have 6.5 to 10.5 turn motors.

gticlay 06-13-2013 01:24 PM


Originally Posted by Hoese37 (Post 12252931)
Can we get more info on the brushless motors.

Yeah, that would be nice. I'm 'bout ready to buy 2 of them.


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