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Old 08-05-2009, 07:31 AM   #1
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How long does it normally take to run an average comp course for a Super? I am sure they vary by course design, but just in general, would it take 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or whatever?

Just wondering if I need to upgrade batteries of if I can get by with the old mostly worn out cells I already have.
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How long does it normally take to run an average comp course for a Super? I am sure they vary by course design, but just in general, would it take 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or whatever?

Just wondering if I need to upgrade batteries of if I can get by with the old mostly worn out cells I already have.
Most comps set a time limit per course. Find out who is running the comps in your area and ask them what time limit they use.

Rarely is it over 10 minutes, though.
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We run three 5 minute timed courses. So 15 minutes total.
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Old 08-05-2009, 11:35 AM   #4
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Our courses vary from 3-7 minutes...
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Ours can be anywhere from 5-10 minutes.

Like someelse said. You need to find out who is running the comp and find what they use. Most every major comp uses 4-5 minutes
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xtra batteries and a charger on hand will also help. by keeping them topped off in between runs u can allways have that little xtra kick and not die on the last course a few feet from the finish. that and after the comp with xtra batteries you can allway splay after and learn some new tricks from your fellow drivers
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Old 08-05-2009, 04:26 PM   #7
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Thanks, looks like I need new batteries, I am getting maybe 5 minutes out the old 2000 Sanyos.
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Thanks, looks like I need new batteries, I am getting maybe 5 minutes out the old 2000 Sanyos.
wow.. ya, something new indeed
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did i hear sanyo those must be antiques
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Old 08-06-2009, 08:27 AM   #10
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go here best batteries iv ran and very cheap
http://ecpower.com.hk/index.php?main...637c14798e3cd5
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and for a charger
http://ecpower.com.hk/index.php?main...roducts_id=186
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and for a charger
I do have a good charger, I recently bought a Venom procharger. I do need some good batteries though.

Will the EMaxx EVX work with a 11.1 Lipo?
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The EVX will work, but it doesn't have a low-voltage cutoff.
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Old 08-08-2009, 12:44 AM   #14
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Sanyo's?? sell em as collectors items!
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