6, 7, or 8 cells?

[Espeefan]

Originally Posted by Manning

I'm satisfied with the performance of a 7 cell with a 35 turn holmes motor.

I don't think the Elite cells were designed with long life in mind as a top priority. I have one pack that does fine that's 6 months or more old, one pack pretty much died right off the bat. A couple more packs are ok that are a month old.

Thanks. Well, I am sure there is no warranty on these things, but I hope no packs die off right away, for me. I'm looking at getting some of these cells, and then I'll probably build my own packs. I have a buddy who just ordered some 8 cell 2/3A packs. I know he'll be disappointed if any of them die right away.

[88_Pathy]

Yeah I just ordered a 1500 Elite 8 cell... Now I hear that they don't last long? Is this true?

[RobCam]

Originally Posted by theslowguy

I run 8 cells for my motor and run a seperate receiver pack for my receiver and servos. Truck runs forever has good punch and I dont have to worry about a bec.

do you just have a seperate pack plugged into your reciever or did anything special?

[RobCam]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Thanks. Well, I am sure there is no warranty on these things, but I hope no packs die off right away, for me. I'm looking at getting some of these cells, and then I'll probably build my own packs. I have a buddy who just ordered some 8 cell 2/3A packs. I know he'll be disappointed if any of them die right away.

when build my packs off the bay. ill usually get 24 2/3a 1400mih tenergy cells for just under 40.00 or like 32 1200mah cells of some other brand for 35.oo. i use different tabs theirs are too small, some 16 gauge wire and deans connectors

[supr_fly03]

Originally Posted by RobCam

when build my packs off the bay. ill usually get 24 2/3a 1400mih tenergy cells for just under 40.00 or like 32 1200mah cells of some other brand for 35.oo. i use different tabs theirs are too small, some 16 gauge wire and deans connectors

You find your cells on e-bay? I couldnt find any. Also, what is the performance difference between 1600, 1500, 1400, and 1200 cells besides run time?

[Espeefan]

Anyone try running those Venom 1200 mili-amp 2/3A cells? I see they sell them in 24 packs also.

[RobCam]

Originally Posted by supr_fly03

You find your cells on e-bay? I couldnt find any. Also, what is the performance difference between 1600, 1500, 1400, and 1200 cells besides run time?

heres the cells that i usually get.
http://cgi.ebay.com/24-NiMH-Battery-...3A1%7C294%3A50

and really i think the orange tenergy cells are the best ones out. my opinion really

[supr_fly03]

Originally Posted by RobCam

heres the cells that i usually get.
http://cgi.ebay.com/24-NiMH-Battery-...3A1%7C294%3A50

and really i think the orange tenergy cells are the best ones out. my opinion really

Thanks for the link. I like cheap and I like making my own packs, what size shrink do you use? I firgured that I would need 5" around shrink wrap, where can I get some of that?

[RobCam]

i got my wrap from the bay also. i dont have a link but i just typed 3" shrink wrap. i got a 24or 25 foot roll for around 10 plus shipping

[the kil]

i started with 6, moved to 7 now i am at 8 2/3 elite 1500's i have a fxr and a cc bec. when ever i put in the 6 or 7 i notice that the 8 has more solid consistant power over the others i say start with 8 and move up from there.

[supr_fly03]

Ok sweet. 8 cells it is, so 3" shrink wrap will cover the 4 cell clumps? Oh and the kil, why did you move to a BEC with your FXR?

[Jones323]

Well I know this is off topic but I run 3600mah with a 27t silver can motor. And 12t/87t BUT its a 1.9 scaler and I get 45-50 minutes.

[the kil]

for the next step LIPO"S also to control the voltage to my servo and 20 bucks to protect your fxr seems like a cheap investment and piece of mind