Well here is what i do with my 3000's

PreCharge: Prior to charging my cells, i dischage and equalise on a tray with a 5.4v cut off, this is only done on the day of intended use.

Charging: 5.0amps (i use a Novak Mellinium Pro, but i do not use the NIMH2 mode, i use the NICAD mode with a .12 cut off.) I recommend 6.0amps for stock.

Storage: After each raceday i put 1000mah minimum back into each pack. So this means during storage my cells are stored with a minimum of 1000mah. Now if two weeks have passed since a pack was last used i again put 1000mah into the pack just to be sure that the pack is not stored flat.

notes:

1. storing the packs with change ensures the pack stays as close to new as possible.

2. on average my 3000's charge to +3300mah, anything less is not optimal.

3. storing the packs flat, decreases run time!, increases voltage.

4. packs that have been charge even 2 hours before a race will not perfom very well, the voltage drops in a short space of time. (i like my packs to be charged max 20mins prior to race start)

5. i have been using the above methods for quite some time now, all of my packs are in very good condition and well and truly meet the demands of pointy end mod racing!