No more power? Does longer run time allow you to do other things to make the car faster... gearing, tire height, etc?

Good average voltage numbers are high 1.17s like 1.178-1.179. Excellent average voltage numbers are 1.18+. Good internal resistance numbers are 2.4-2.5. Excellent internal resistance numbers are 2.2-2.3. Glad I could help...

The biggest difference I've found in running 3700's is that the race is over before they start to tail off. That means you will run 8 mins faster than you would with 3300's with everything else the same. I run the same gearing for both types of battery.
We adjust our gearing to get the best punch on the infield combined with best speed on the straight since run time (for stock) is not an issue with either type of battery.

I was using the t-fource battery retainers when I ran the 3700's and it seemed fine. I have since been told that the car handles better if you don't use the retainers but I don't want to rip my labels off with tape. Any ideas about that anyone? I was told to use clear nail varnish or superglue. I have tried them both and don't really like either.

Chris

Shrink wrap the cells. You can also use speedmerchant battery tape which only sticks to itself.

Put a clear shrinkwrap on each cell, that's what I always do.
This way you protect the standard shrinkwrap with the label on and you can glue the cells together, so it's stronger and holds it together.
If you want to change it, you can cut away the clear shrinkwrap (with the glue on) and everything looks like new.

That works good unless you get an assembled pack. I like the pre-assembled Fusion packs... the quality is excellent.

Chris.....yes it was me same thing happend at the northwest race. My wear was good but i only had 3/4 power.

How about clear package sealing tape? Cut a strip long enough to go over the top and in between the cells.

Try some laminate.

But... I did turn in the fastest lap time of the day with my 3300's and not those cheater 3700!! Although, they were very, very good 3300's. And when I discharged my pack at the end of each run at 30 amps, I only had about 40 seconds left in them. I know that OD and JRRC had over 100 seconds left in their 3700's but I don't know if they discharged at 30 amps. I think the 3700's will prove themselves more valuable in modified races where you need the run time.

On another note: I don't know why we have to have ROAR membership if we are not going to run ROAR rules.

OK, Guys! Just kidding! I know this will start a lot of flack! I love stirring up the pot.

185 sec @ 25 amps

I'm running pre assembled fusion 3700 cells. I have heard of the packing tape thing and I think I will be giving that one a try. I was coming off with arounf 120 seconds at 30A. I could not really tell the difference between the 5th lap and the last. I did try 28/88 for a run but i thought the infield punch suffered and it was affecting my lap speed as I was a few tenths down (even though that was my TQ run).

I talked to Ruben about the results, he is working on it but nothing yet solid. apparently he is trying to get the results posted in a pdf format which will have more information.

What degree active caster blocks were you all running? I was running 10 but I think I need to try 5 as it was a little aggressive on initial turn in. I think I mentioned ths to Crashby on Sunday too.

Chris

Charile,

When you and Ruben get your asses into gear it will be very entertaining with 5 or 6 of us in very close contention.

Chris.

I run 5 degree caster blocks. 10 degree blocks are too agressive for me or they were the last time I tried them many years ago. I can't imagine that my reflexs have improved between then and now. Probably just the opposite.

Hey OD! How about your buddy CE not including you in the fast guy crowd!! I think it's time you roll out the secret weapon.