Originally Posted by
Fastforward
Adam-
A couple of the hard-core sedan guys have finally made the switch to LiPo at Fastlane and they are noticeably faster. Not sure what they are doing but the class is about dead because others don't want to do funny stuff to their batteries. .
Originally Posted by
Fastforward
I would be more than happy to recommend some battery pre race tech inspection if you would like to suggest something. How should this test be performed?
I saw your earlier post that suggested not letting anyone run batteries that are more that 10 degrees F over ambient. How could we check for overcharging?
Thanks
I hope I don't come off arrogant here, but I can only assume i'm one of those hard core guys. I'm not sure exactly what funny stuff you think we are doing to our batteries, but we are charging our batteries in complete compliance to the rules. You are more than welcome to tech any aspect of my car if need be..
We charge at 2 c "with" the use of the GFX voltage leads. I've charged this way at IIC-Vegas, Halloween Classic - gate, and the Hurricane Race - RC Performance this year. I have not once came to tech with an over charged battery (it actually comes home at 8.36 to 8.37 90% of the time). I don't even heat my "one" lipo pack (smc 5000, which was bought used from Adam?).
I will move my charger to the middle of the pits and charge at 1 c to make everyone happy. Granted I don't think 4 tenths of a second difference a lap is my $500 loaner charger (that didn't cost 500) though.. It might be in the setup and driving though... I have nothing to hide from anyone.. Come up and ask me next time.