Cheapbatterypacks.com feedback Q&A thread

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

That I couldnt tell ya without knowing your average amp draw.... what are you using right now?

right now, i am in the search for battery packs. it is for the vintage trans-am series. it's a "spec" class where you run a 27T motor and 4 cell packs with a 4600maH limit...

oh, and thanks for all the geat input so far... ;-)

 

[Hotrodvw]

I love dealing with you guys Chris! You're the only vendor I've ever seen that replies to my e-mails at 9pm. Too Cool!!!! Great products, great service! "thumbsup" I'm a customer for life.

 

[twisted]

Chris you guys went above and beyone the limits of customer service !

i just ordered 2 lipo packs and a charger and i picked the wrong balancing plug and chris called my house asking me if i was sure about the plug i needed.not many at all will go that far.

you guys answered all my questions. top shelf service , nothing but the best here guys !

 

[rcr3fan29]

Chris -- I've got to hand it to you for some fast-azz service. "thumbsup" I ordered 2 brick packs Friday morning and they were in my mailbox Monday. I don't know how you do it but keep it up!

 

[twisted]

ok, another questions, sorry...better safe then sorry.

im charging on my elite 5i bc and if i understood correctly i should not let the voltage go past 8.4 v for a 2 cell lipo ? correct ?

also what are you setting the temp probe cut off at for a 4800 25c ?

thanks.

 

[YAKIMA RC RACER]

feedback

great customer service and great guys to deal with. Thanks for the fast shipping.

Thanks
chad

 

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

ok, another questions, sorry...better safe then sorry.

im charging on my elite 5i bc and if i understood correctly i should not let the voltage go past 8.4 v for a 2 cell lipo ? correct ?

also what are you setting the temp probe cut off at for a 4800 25c ?

thanks.

I dont use it honestly. Maybe 18 degrees...? The charger will stop the cells at 4.2v per cell if you set it right. Its a pretty smart charger though so you shouldnt have issues.


STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER:

The Elite 4000's should be fine for you.

 

[Stormin2u]

I've ordered six custom battery packs (all as individual orders) from "Chris the Battery man" over the last 2 years. Every one was correct when it arrived and was at my door only days after I ordered. I also like the fact that Chris is active member on the RCC and is very visible answering questions and sharing his knowledge. I appreciate his outstanding customer service and that's what makes me a repeat customer. Thanks Chris "thumbsup"

 

[WyldWeazel]

Question

Chris. I have a question for you. This maybe obvious to everyone else (seems like a lot of stuff in this hobby is...) but...

I have a standard 3600 Mah Venom stick pack. I purchased this about a year ago for my RC-10. This is the first battery I have purchased for a RC car in 15 years. I was blown away by the run time. Even with my modified motor I had huge run times. Now I have my AX10 and I desperately want to run saddle packs. When I look up saddle packs all I ever find from anyone is 2/3a 1500 mah saddle packs. Why are the saddle packs so much smaller? How much will this effect my run time. At this time I can't afford to go to Lipo.

Misc, information
Rig: AX10 Scorpion
Motor: Novak 55T
ESC: Rooster CE
Pinion 14
Spur: 87
Servo: Hytec 645mg
Radio: Magnum 2PL

 

[JeremyH]

With the higher torque motor and gearing, you will get MUCH more run time out of your battery. I get about 45 minutes off of my scaler with a similar setup.

 

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

Chris. I have a question for you. This maybe obvious to everyone else (seems like a lot of stuff in this hobby is...) but...

I have a standard 3600 Mah Venom stick pack. I purchased this about a year ago for my RC-10. This is the first battery I have purchased for a RC car in 15 years. I was blown away by the run time. Even with my modified motor I had huge run times. Now I have my AX10 and I desperately want to run saddle packs. When I look up saddle packs all I ever find from anyone is 2/3a 1500 mah saddle packs. Why are the saddle packs so much smaller? How much will this effect my run time. At this time I can't afford to go to Lipo.

Misc, information
Rig: AX10 Scorpion
Motor: Novak 55T
ESC: Rooster CE
Pinion 14
Spur: 87
Servo: Hytec 645mg
Radio: Magnum 2PL

Well first things first, as I say to alot of people... "Dont go lipo for the sake of going lipo" I don't use lipo in my crawlers because A: My truck works better with the extra weight of Nimh. B: I can keep the CG lower because there are more config options with Nimh. The 1500mah 2/3A cells are great and the largest true capacity cells in 2/3A. Below is a link to a thread I wrote up. Hope it helps.

And on the RC-10... Just see how much fun a True rated 3600mah pack would be. The venoms tend to be way over rated like alot of other battery places out there. You would pry notice a big defference in a true rated pack

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100901&highlight=battery+buying+tips

 

[WyldWeazel]

Thanks.

Thank you. You have a PM.

Well first things first, as I say to alot of people... "Dont go lipo for the sake of going lipo" I don't use lipo in my crawlers because A: My truck works better with the extra weight of Nimh. B: I can keep the CG lower because there are more config options with Nimh. The 1500mah 2/3A cells are great and the largest true capacity cells in 2/3A. Below is a link to a thread I wrote up. Hope it helps.

And on the RC-10... Just see how much fun a True rated 3600mah pack would be. The venoms tend to be way over rated like alot of other battery places out there. You would pry notice a big defference in a true rated pack

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100901&highlight=battery+buying+tips

 

[Locked Up]

I've ordered 6 packs from CBP in the past 6 months and each pack has been a high quality item. Soldering is solid, shrinkwrap is perfect, shipping is fast, etc.

I highly recommend CBP to anyone looking for new packs.


Thanks and keep up the good work.

"thumbsup"

 

[WyldWeazel]

ok buddy...

Well first things first, as I say to alot of people... "Dont go lipo for the sake of going lipo" I don't use lipo in my crawlers because A: My truck works better with the extra weight of Nimh. B: I can keep the CG lower because there are more config options with Nimh. The 1500mah 2/3A cells are great and the largest true capacity cells in 2/3A. Below is a link to a thread I wrote up. Hope it helps.

And on the RC-10... Just see how much fun a True rated 3600mah pack would be. The venoms tend to be way over rated like alot of other battery places out there. You would pry notice a big defference in a true rated pack

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100901&highlight=battery+buying+tips

Well, I ordered what you suggested. I was amazed at how much less space they take up then my 3600 packs. I especially appreciate that I no longer have tire rubbing. Unfortunately I had to get ready for a long vacation weekend, (Needed to figure out how to smuggle my crawler) so I only had a minute to try them out. Looks pretty good so far.

Question: How many amps should I charge the 1500 mah elites 2/3a? I just want to make sure I don't ruin anything.

To the rest of the crawling community. CPB's service was outstanding... and I had my order in 4 business days. How can you beat that with a stick. Thank you for everything.

 

[TIMZKRAWLER]

I'M looking to get a pack for my Slash,which i plan to run pretty much the stock motor/esc ...i was thinking either a (7.2) 6 cell 4000 mah elite pack or(8.4) 7 cell 4000 mah elite....would those be good choices for the slash ?...also do i need to do the batt. bar upgrade ??.... and is 14 ga. wire ok ?...thanks for the help...i know that was a ton of noob questions

 

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

Well, I ordered what you suggested. I was amazed at how much less space they take up then my 3600 packs. I especially appreciate that I no longer have tire rubbing. Unfortunately I had to get ready for a long vacation weekend, (Needed to figure out how to smuggle my crawler) so I only had a minute to try them out. Looks pretty good so far.

Question: How many amps should I charge the 1500 mah elites 2/3a? I just want to make sure I don't ruin anything.

To the rest of the crawling community. CPB's service was outstanding... and I had my order in 4 business days. How can you beat that with a stick. Thank you for everything.

No more than 2 amps and you should be fine...

TIMZKRAWLER:

Either one would be good... it just depends on how fast you want it to go...

 

[TIMZKRAWLER]

Should i do the battery bar upgrade on a 7 cell pack for a stock slash ?? ...and if i decide to go with a brushless set up (sidewinder/4600kv,if it matters)should i go with the upgrade then ?? thanks for the help

 

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

The upgrade option is always a must for any 10th scale car....

 

[trailduster79]

Just ordered my first saddle pack from CBP.com. Can't wait to get it in my crawler!!!

 

[trailduster79]

Got my pack in the mail today!!!

Talk about a fast turn around!!

Will charge it up tonight and see how she does.


Great service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!