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CCristo 10-14-2013 08:49 AM


Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 12630440)
What website is Danny on now? He should put the link on facebook, lol.

He did. Cutting and pasting from his FB page.

SMC Racing shared a link.
August 21
I'm pleased to announce that SMC is now a sponsor on RC Groups and we have our own section in the Vendors forum.

For those who have been following me on RCtech I had a difference with the people running that site and they even suspended me. I will no longer post on RCtech even if they remove my suspension.

Questions can be asked in the thread son RC Groups or on our Facebook page.

http://www.rcgroups.com/smc-racing-com-859/

Wildcat1971 10-14-2013 08:56 AM

ah, ok. didnt see that. anyway, I bookmarked it for future use. I was just wanting to see the eta on shorty packs. Looks like 2 more weeks.

Grasschopper 10-14-2013 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 12630467)
ah, ok. didnt see that. anyway, I bookmarked it for future use. I was just wanting to see the eta on shorty packs. Looks like 2 more weeks.

Yea I pre-ordered a Race Formula shorty last week and FB messaged Danny. He said late next week...maybe. I'm hoping so as my ThrottleWorxx shorties are not going to be great for stock racing with their high and uneven IR. :cry:

Wildcat1971 10-14-2013 09:02 AM

What charger are you using to test IR? Just curious.

Grasschopper 10-14-2013 09:02 AM


Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 12630485)
What charger are you using to test IR? Just curious.

PowerLab 6

Wildcat1971 10-14-2013 09:03 AM

Nice charger. I am keepimg my eye out for a good deal on that one. I cant seem to find any information on it logging data for comparisons.

Grasschopper 10-14-2013 09:07 AM


Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 12630488)
Nice charger. I am keepimg my eye out for a good deal on that one. I cant seem to find any information on it logging data for comparisons.

If you charge with it connected to a PC you can save all the data but it doesn't (to my knowledge) store that info on the unit itself. I got mine on here used for $125 shipped and I'm totally happy with it. Keep an eye out for their refurbished units, they seem to get them every few weeks.

http://www.usastore.revolectrix.com/Bargains/Like-New

mydudrevo 10-17-2013 06:26 PM

So what does everyone think about this. The pack isn't very old isn't swelled much just the usual filling of the case but never abused. It melted a hole through the bottom of the case like it shorted out internally.http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4cdceeeb.jpg

mydudrevo 10-17-2013 06:27 PM

Oh and FYI it's in a tekno SCT 410 I know the bottom of the case looks ruff but its just from being velcro'd into the truck

DarthRacer 10-17-2013 07:24 PM

Are the plugs tight and clean? I've read that loose plugs and sometimes cage-type plugs have increased resistance and cause some heat, and with the high current draw of an SCT it can melt the case.

mydudrevo 10-17-2013 07:27 PM

Fresh plugs and this is the opposite side of the pack

nitro_mt_racer 10-17-2013 08:32 PM

Which style plugs are you using, solid or birdcage bullets? My guess is that you had a loose connection between the bullets and it heated up the female which then burnt a hole in the bottom of the case.

mydudrevo 10-17-2013 08:56 PM

Solid and like I already said ITS IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PACK AS IN LENGTH WISE THE BULLETS DID NOT GET HOT AND MELT THE CASE I WILL TAKE MORE PICTURES TO CLEAR THIS UP

mydudrevo 10-17-2013 08:58 PM

http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/...psb4af574d.jpg

nitro_mt_racer 10-17-2013 09:02 PM

Gotcha....opposite end of the pack might have been a better description. I would send that pic over to Danny and see what he has to say.


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