ROAR to 4 cell....
11-30-2006, 09:51 PM
#931
Originally Posted by DerekB
Most chargers charge 5-cells just fine. Tell me how a charger doesn't see a voltage threshold cut off. Some packs charge to 7 volts others to 10 and the charger doesn't care.
Most chargers use delta peak detection for charging.
11-30-2006, 10:26 PM
#932
When discharging 5 cells ( .90 x 5 = 4.50 V ), you can manipulate turbo 35's input parameter to 6 cells @ .75V ( .75 x 6 = 4.50 V ).
12-01-2006, 12:42 PM
#935
Just think, in spite of all the people speaking out against this, someone out there in power is determined to make it happen so they can prove to you that they know better than anybody else what's right for the hobby.
Doesn't that make you feel all warm inside? :-)
/Obligatory complaint to keep things going.
Doesn't that make you feel all warm inside? :-)
/Obligatory complaint to keep things going.
12-01-2006, 12:51 PM
#936
...I noticed something STRANGE or FUNNY, or maybe IRONIC when reading this post.
There are guys that will say something like "WE CAN'T STOP CHANGE, IT PART OF NATURAL PROGRESSION" or something similar...but try to change a rule...and it's just the opposite response.
It's like as long as the CHANGE makes things faster...it's ok, but if somebody wants to cause the cars to go slower and maybe more under control...it's bad.
...just an observation~
There are guys that will say something like "WE CAN'T STOP CHANGE, IT PART OF NATURAL PROGRESSION" or something similar...but try to change a rule...and it's just the opposite response.
It's like as long as the CHANGE makes things faster...it's ok, but if somebody wants to cause the cars to go slower and maybe more under control...it's bad.
...just an observation~
12-01-2006, 01:11 PM
#937
This is just like giving the 20 million criminals amnesty... the people can bitch and moan but those in charge know better than you do and you should just shut up and like it....
12-01-2006, 01:27 PM
#938
LIPO is the future, but they still don't solve the problem that the electronics, motors, and drivers can't handle 7.2v. Speed controls will still thermal, and motors will still blowup.
So if the LIPO guys can come out with a 4.8v pack that might solve some the problems we are currently having.
So lets go with what we have 4 cell NIMH, start racing, stop complaining, and see what the future holds.
So if the LIPO guys can come out with a 4.8v pack that might solve some the problems we are currently having.
So lets go with what we have 4 cell NIMH, start racing, stop complaining, and see what the future holds.
12-01-2006, 01:47 PM
#939
i just saw on the rc pro site that the electric off-road modified classes are allowed to use lipo/brushless. a start anyways.
12-01-2006, 01:55 PM
#940
Originally Posted by fred kellner
LIPO is the future, but they still don't solve the problem that the electronics, motors, and drivers can't handle 7.2v. Speed controls will still thermal, and motors will still blowup.
So if the LIPO guys can come out with a 4.8v pack that might solve some the problems we are currently having.
So lets go with what we have 4 cell NIMH, start racing, stop complaining, and see what the future holds.
So if the LIPO guys can come out with a 4.8v pack that might solve some the problems we are currently having.
So lets go with what we have 4 cell NIMH, start racing, stop complaining, and see what the future holds.
I dont, and I'm happy with the speed of stock and 19t.I dont have motor or esc probs, why should I have to slow down, it does not efect you, does it?
12-01-2006, 01:56 PM
#941
Originally Posted by fred kellner
LIPO is the future, but they still don't solve the problem that the electronics, motors, and drivers can't handle 7.2v. Speed controls will still thermal, and motors will still blowup.
So if the LIPO guys can come out with a 4.8v pack that might solve some the problems we are currently having.
So lets go with what we have 4 cell NIMH, start racing, stop complaining, and see what the future holds.
So if the LIPO guys can come out with a 4.8v pack that might solve some the problems we are currently having.
So lets go with what we have 4 cell NIMH, start racing, stop complaining, and see what the future holds.
I raced against lipos powering BL cars and they aint any faster. So instead of a reduction why don't we just add Lipos and let racers decide that way.
12-01-2006, 02:58 PM
#942
I remember when the last rule concerning touring was put to vote, the rule lasted for a short time, it was the 10 turn limit. It turned out to not work like they wanted, yet the majority of those who voted wanted it and got it for that short time.
12-01-2006, 03:58 PM
#943
Originally Posted by T. Thomas
I remember when the last rule concerning touring was put to vote, the rule lasted for a short time, it was the 10 turn limit. It turned out to not work like they wanted, yet the majority of those who voted wanted it and got it for that short time.
Was there a reason given not to have a 10 turn limit?
12-01-2006, 04:04 PM
#945
Well, in the spirit of testing, I'm gonna drag one of my sons 16 year old buddies to the track... never driven a car. Not only has he never driven, I'm building him a car, paying his entry fees and ROAR memberships for ONE RACE... 
I'm gonna let him run 6 cells the first heat, and then 5, then 4 with a geared up (low wattage motor) of some kind. Something in the 30-40 watt range should do it. Let's see what the boy does for lap times and corner marshals.
Here goes nuthin'
I'll be back Sunday.
I'm gonna let him run 6 cells the first heat, and then 5, then 4 with a geared up (low wattage motor) of some kind. Something in the 30-40 watt range should do it. Let's see what the boy does for lap times and corner marshals.
Here goes nuthin'
I'll be back Sunday.