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Old 06-30-2013 | 12:06 AM
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Old 06-30-2013 | 12:08 AM
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Current batteries are
Ecopower 3400mah 30c=102 amps
New batteries will be
SMC 6500 70c=455 amps
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Old 06-30-2013 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by george919
Well 6s could be maybe more aimed at the heli people but there are always people on the track that run a 6s. I would grab some for my 5ive electric for 12s

You can email me and let me know what you need as far as 6S and I can see what we have access to. I do plan on releasing a flight line of pack but will start with the popular 2200-3S style packs and grow the line as we go.
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Old 06-30-2013 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jstall7543
Current batteries are
Ecopower 3400mah 30c=102 amps
New batteries will be
SMC 6500 70c=455 amps
I doubt that our 6500s will give you the missing 14MPH. In the end voltage will be the same as you will be at 6S but I expect the voltage to drop less under load due to the lower IR of the 6500s.

Another thing to note is the C rates claimed by factories and agents in China who sell Lipos are pretty much all made up. Since no one wants to specify how they get the C rate data there really isn't much we can do about it. This is why we use IR and make sure when we claim a C rate based on the Factories Spec that the IR will be lower if the claimed C rate is better.
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Old 06-30-2013 | 01:27 PM
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where can we buy these packs in canada i heard theres a fellow in ontario offering those i told myself i would give him a heads up when i could he was on london rc
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Old 06-30-2013 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jstall7543
Current batteries are
Ecopower 3400mah 30c=102 amps
New batteries will be
SMC 6500 70c=455 amps
Amperage is what the batteries can provide, not what they will push out.
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Old 06-30-2013 | 03:20 PM
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Bego racing is the site to look for, he's in Quebec somewhere. He ships pretty fast from what I hear but I think he's on vacation
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Old 06-30-2013 | 04:16 PM
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Looking at the Race Formula 7.4V Shorty 4600mAh 70C Inboard

Will this battery handle 6-8 minute mains in a stock 2wd? Indoor track medium in length nothing to crazy.
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Old 06-30-2013 | 05:48 PM
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I use that pack and its great, 6 min mains with power to spare running mod on turf
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Old 06-30-2013 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hayabusafmw
where can we buy these packs in canada i heard theres a fellow in ontario offering those i told myself i would give him a heads up when i could he was on london rc
Click on the Canadian flag on the SMC site homepage.
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Old 06-30-2013 | 09:13 PM
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Hey Danny what is a safe operating temperature for the batteries? Will be setting up a new t uck soon and want to make sure the electronics setup is stable and perfect.
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Old 06-30-2013 | 09:14 PM
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Quick question. Ran my 7200 in an 8 minute 4x4sc main yesterday afternoon. I pulled the pack tonight to charge it and put back in 3800mah. I was expecting to see a higher number. I've been told that if you don't charge a pack right away the voltage will increase slightly. Is this true? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Mototech
Quick question. Ran my 7200 in an 8 minute 4x4sc main yesterday afternoon. I pulled the pack tonight to charge it and put back in 3800mah. I was expecting to see a higher number. I've been told that if you don't charge a pack right away the voltage will increase slightly. Is this true? Thanks
I dont think its an overall increase, but it does make the battery voltage stabilize. If you have a cell meter hook it up and youll see the voltage creep up a little bit. I always let my battery sit about 10 min before I charge it.
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Old 07-01-2013 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Captcha
Looking at the Race Formula 7.4V Shorty 4600mAh 70C Inboard

Will this battery handle 6-8 minute mains in a stock 2wd? Indoor track medium in length nothing to crazy.
These will have no problems Making 6 minutes. Yesterday at a friends track we ran our buggies with 13.5 motors for 3 consecutive 6 minute races with only stopping to reset the computer to start a new race. So we went 18 minutes on these packs with no issues. we were all running the 4600 70C packs.
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Old 07-01-2013 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by WIGMAN
These will have no problems Making 6 minutes. Yesterday at a friends track we ran our buggies with 13.5 motors for 3 consecutive 6 minute races with only stopping to reset the computer to start a new race. So we went 18 minutes on these packs with no issues. we were all running the 4600 70C packs.
That's all I needed to hear, thanks!
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