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mark in wi 05-08-2014 01:48 PM


Originally Posted by WIGMAN (Post 13243861)

Really unless your running a 17.5 blinky class I don't see the point to charging at 30amps.

Hows does this matter with LiPo? I knew it made a difference with my NiCd packs but I was under the impression it didn't matter with these.:confused:

Thanks,
Mark

Hoese37 05-08-2014 02:10 PM

Charging at a higher rate makes the pack more punchy for the first few minutes.

uclabruins89 05-08-2014 04:14 PM


Originally Posted by mark in wi (Post 13247763)
Hows does this matter with LiPo? I knew it made a difference with my NiCd packs but I was under the impression it didn't matter with these.:confused:

Thanks,
Mark

warms up the lipo, reducing IR (internal resistance) giving it the punch.

Ultraspeed84 05-11-2014 08:39 AM

is there and coupon codes this month?

WIGMAN 05-12-2014 01:27 PM


Originally Posted by Ultraspeed84 (Post 13253928)
is there and coupon codes this month?

There is no such thing as monthly coupon codes for SMC products. Frankly at his prices you really don't need them.

OfnaJoe 05-12-2014 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by WIGMAN (Post 13257109)
There is no such thing as monthly coupon codes for SMC products. Frankly at his prices you really don't need them.

Agree, At Danny's prices don't even ask for a coupon. Get them and be glad you did!!

Dagolf 05-12-2014 04:05 PM


Originally Posted by OfnaJoe (Post 13257447)
Agree, At Danny's prices don't even ask for a coupon. Get them and be glad you did!!

I'm VERY impressed with my factory spec 5000 mah 4s. Couldn't imagine running a hotter pack. This is plenty for my tekin 2050. Can't wait to actually race my 8th scale, this thing is a flipping BEAST!

Micah123 05-12-2014 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by Dagolf (Post 13257521)
I'm VERY impressed with my factory spec 5000 mah 4s. Couldn't imagine running a hotter pack. This is plenty for my tekin 2050. Can't wait to actually race my 8th scale, this thing is a flipping BEAST!

Wondering how much better a race spec battery would be. Sounds like your factory spec is really good. I race 7.5 and 10.5 short course trucks and need to decide which type to buy.

urluzn 05-12-2014 08:33 PM


Originally Posted by Micah123 (Post 13258282)
Wondering how much better a race spec battery would be. Sounds like your factory spec is really good. I race 7.5 and 10.5 short course trucks and need to decide which type to buy.

Factory spec packs are great packs! Race packs will give you more when you need it IMO. I only run race packs and sometimes it feels like you have a lower turn motor in there... Crazy power.

Dagolf 05-13-2014 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by urluzn (Post 13258294)
Factory spec packs are great packs! Race packs will give you more when you need it IMO. I only run race packs and sometimes it feels like you have a lower turn motor in there... Crazy power.

I plan on picking up a race pack as well. So far the factory spec pack seems great with my 2050. I like the power it puts down, but once our first race day comes around ill see how much run time I get out of it.

Micah123 05-13-2014 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by urluzn (Post 13258294)
Factory spec packs are great packs! Race packs will give you more when you need it IMO. I only run race packs and sometimes it feels like you have a lower turn motor in there... Crazy power.

With my 7.5, I have so much power I wonder if I need the extra boost of a race spec battery.

Bubonic-X 05-13-2014 07:58 AM

Im not knocking SMC at all but Im a very visual person, this pack came to me slightly puffed which didnt bother me that much but now its a little bigger. Danny has said that slight puffing does not hurt the pack and I can attest that this pack is not any slower.
But when you put it in the car the battery strap looks all tweaked.
I wonder if the case is a little smaller than it should be not leaving room for expansion. I really like these cells and the price and will continue to buy just wondering out loud. IR is still low and the cells are still within the normal range

Hoese37 05-13-2014 08:07 AM

The cases are made of a thin softer plastic, and the cells inside use up every last bit of space. Other brands use a harder and/or thicker plastic which makes them seem not to puff as much.

WIGMAN 05-14-2014 03:20 AM

SMC T-SHIRTS ARE HERE!!!!!!

http://www.smc-racing.net/index.php?...egory&path=118

gticlay 05-14-2014 09:36 AM

I have a couple of SMC motors up for sale if anyone is interested: http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...mc-motors.html


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