Fukuyama Batteries
10-24-2004, 11:53 AM
#5867
Race news
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Last edited by jarkkom; 11-05-2004 at 11:01 AM.
10-24-2004, 05:43 PM
#5869
Had a good night racing yesterday:
TQ'd (and set the track record in this class) the ProStock class at Adams Creek Raceway. In the A, I got the holeshot and led the first three laps before going a bit wide in a corner and allowing second place to squeeze by. I stayed on the heels of the leader for about 5 laps, trying to find a place to make a pass. Got a bit too aggressive and flipped him, so I waited on him to be cornered and we continued the chase for another 5 laps or so until I made an aggressive, but clean pass to retake the lead. Led the race up until there was a minute remaining. With about a minute to go, I came onto the sweeper a bit hot, overcorrected and jumped the pipe (2" PVC cut in half) and ended up going the wrong way down the chicane that leads to the straight and hit 3rd place head on!
With a minute to go, there wasn't time left to catch the leader and I ended up third.
I swear, the batteries get better every time they're equalized and run. These things are hella strong!
Rob
TQ'd (and set the track record in this class) the ProStock class at Adams Creek Raceway. In the A, I got the holeshot and led the first three laps before going a bit wide in a corner and allowing second place to squeeze by. I stayed on the heels of the leader for about 5 laps, trying to find a place to make a pass. Got a bit too aggressive and flipped him, so I waited on him to be cornered and we continued the chase for another 5 laps or so until I made an aggressive, but clean pass to retake the lead. Led the race up until there was a minute remaining. With about a minute to go, I came onto the sweeper a bit hot, overcorrected and jumped the pipe (2" PVC cut in half) and ended up going the wrong way down the chicane that leads to the straight and hit 3rd place head on!
With a minute to go, there wasn't time left to catch the leader and I ended up third.
I swear, the batteries get better every time they're equalized and run. These things are hella strong!
Rob
10-24-2004, 07:23 PM
#5871
would it be okay if I used my indi zero equalizer to discharge these packs...it brings them down to zero, however.
10-24-2004, 07:34 PM
#5872
I wouldn't suggest it. If you're not carefull you can damage one or more cells and decrease the runtime of the pack. Some guys are discharging down to zero and dead shorting but it can be dangerous and there is a good chance you can damage the pack. I've seen cells vent when they're dead shorted.
10-24-2004, 07:40 PM
#5874
Someone recently told me that once you start deadshorting, you have to keep deadshorting. Is that true? Do the batteries perform worse if you deadshort them and go back to discharging them to .9, or whatever?
Rob
Rob
10-24-2004, 08:10 PM
#5876
Here is a pic of Dan and crew at Speedline Hobbies.
10-24-2004, 09:10 PM
#5877
yeah...I knew my instincts were correct. I think I should get myself a good discharging tray.
Anyhow...I have some 1.175s that I bought at speedtech and they are friggin awesome...fugghedaboutit!
Anyhow...I have some 1.175s that I bought at speedtech and they are friggin awesome...fugghedaboutit!
10-25-2004, 05:40 PM
#5880
Originally posted by John Fontaine
Hmm, where's the Fukuyama banner??
Good job guys! Keep up the good work.
John
Hmm, where's the Fukuyama banner??
Good job guys! Keep up the good work.
John
They were back at the track today for a private practice session before the worlds, all were wearing Fukuyama shirts!!! 