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04-04-2009, 08:18 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Davison
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Hey guys, Just picked up a new Hustler in a trade. Truck has a Mamba Max running two 60 turn lathe motors w/ 8 tooth front and 6 tooth rear pinions. Also has CC bec and Futaba 4EX running two high torque servos. I have zero experience with LiPos but figure I need to take the plunge. Please recommend me a battery and charger that will work well with this set-up and best place to purchase them. Like I said up until now I have had no interest in the possible fires or other dangers associated with LiPo batteries so please go easy on me. Thanks! |
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04-04-2009, 08:43 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukie OR
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I would go with an Elite2200 35C and either an Elite charger or Hyperion eos 0606i. We carry them on our website. The 2200 35C is what I run and they'r ehands down the best lipo of that size and the cheapest for the quality.
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04-04-2009, 08:44 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA
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Well the biggest issue you have is mounting space. Where do you plan on putting the pack and how much room do you have to work with? I would go 3S for wheel speed and power. As for a charger look at the Hyperion EOS 6006i AC/DC balance charger. : http://www.maxamps.com/EOS0606i-AC-DC.htm Once you have the space you have figured out then you can pick a capacity that will best fit your needs. Also don't worry about fire hazards, Li-Po's are just as safe as any other batteries out if cared for correctly. I would suggest you take a read here: http://www.maxamps.com/lipo-care.php that page will explain some very simple things that you will need to know and understand. If you need to you can also contact me by e-mail at jason@maxamps.com. -J Last edited by JAM MaxAmps.com; 04-05-2009 at 06:55 AM. |
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04-05-2009, 10:18 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA
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Hmmm.......... I don't see anyone from Hobby City here at RCC offering help like Chris and I do. I would think it makes more sense to support companies that actually take the time to support this hobby.  But hey if you want cells that other companies reject because of poor quality and if you don't mind not having support when an issue arises then have it.Best regards, Jason |
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04-05-2009, 10:33 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukie OR
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04-05-2009, 10:39 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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I'm sure your service is great for some. IMO, the "service" you provide isn't worth the HUGH price difference. The performance difference is non existent and if I have an issue, I can afford to replace the pack and still spend less. For MY money, the ZIPPY packs are the best value for the money. | |
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04-05-2009, 11:08 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia
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As for supporting the hobby my wife won this pack yesterday at the East Coast Championship.http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.ph...1-Pack&cat=205 Thank you MaxAmps | |
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04-05-2009, 11:17 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA
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Funny how you seem to be very able to voice your opinion and to direct it to me any chance you get when your behind a computer. Why is it you couldn't come to me and do this face to face in Omaha at the 2.2 Midwest. I was there all weekend and very available for questions and comments. Heck I would have given you my laptop to hide behind if that would have made you feel more comfortable. Take care and have a great week, Jason | |
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04-05-2009, 11:23 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA
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For the Surge testing we do it in 1 second pulses as this is generally the closest thing to real life. Those one second surges simulate hard breaking, hard throttle pulls on high traction surfaces and say a quick bind with a crawler tire locked into a rock. Enjoy the pack, and it looks like you guys had a blast down there from the pictures I have seen. I wish I could have been there but I had plans already this week to baby sit a Black lab pup for a friend of mine so I was unable to get down there. Best regards, Jason | |
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04-05-2009, 11:32 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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Funny I was in Omaha as well, and you never introduced yourself? You can make all the snide comments you wish. I have an opinion, you don't like it and seem to take it as a personal attack. If people choose to purchase your product, that's fine. Like I stated, for MY money, I will continue to purchase Zippy packs and let others know about them. They are great packs. Take care and have a great week. Dez | |
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04-05-2009, 11:44 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA
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I would have introduced myself if I would have know who you were I'm always willing to listen to people. It was pretty easy to see who I was, after all I was working our booth area and wearing a black maxamps.com shirt and MaxAmps.com/TCS hat. And your the one the seems to keep going out of his way to post comments in threads that I post in. You do it here and other sites. Snide remarks seems to be your forte'. You don't see me chasing you around the forums trying to stir up crap every time you post do you? Didn't think so. To show I'm a nice guy I'll let you get in the last word so you can feel like you got somewhere today. enjoy!! Jason Last edited by JAM MaxAmps.com; 04-05-2009 at 11:49 AM. |
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04-05-2009, 12:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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 ) and spent a a lot of time talking to people at the event. It's to bad that we didn't bump into each other. Like I stated, I have a different opinion than you. I posted a link to the Zippy lipos and never mentioned you or MA. I see it as offering more options for those looking to equip their rigs w/ lipos. Take it easy. Dez PS, nice edit. Last edited by dezfan; 04-05-2009 at 12:02 PM. | |
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04-05-2009, 12:00 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Davison
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Come on guys - enough! This is why nobody ever wants to ask a simple question on forums these days. I simply asked for opinions on a LiPo pack and it turns into a B***H session. I thank those who replied with an answer to MY question. Thanks! |
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