Everybody chill out.
I have uncovered something... disturbing about Maxamps and their operation- I believe this qualifies as 'contributary' to the whole 'why maxamps sucks' argument:
http://www.rcbros.com/forum/forum_po...?TID=6922&PN=1
The critical part:
http://www.rcbros.com/aspjpeg_resize...E3Z_garage.jpg
http://www.rcbros.com/aspjpeg_resize..._wrap_area.jpg
http://www.rcbros.com/aspjpeg_resize...89_working.jpg
Quote:
"The only reason why I ever bought MaxAmps packs was because all of my friends and other people I've raced with have told me that they're the best. At one point they were, but the last few packs I bought from them aren't performing as well as they should.
My friend's 3s Lipo couldn't handle any large amounts of discharge and would put the esc into false LVC, my RX pack for my 8ight-T doesn't keep it's voltage as long as it should, and now it seems like the lipos for my mini aren't lasting either. All of these packs weren't very old either. It's funny that Dirt tells me his HobbyCity ones have lasted over a year, and they're a fraction of the price?
What's funny too, is that MaxAmps operates out of a frickin' 2 car garage, I swear to god. When my dad gets back from his business trip, I'll get the pics from him because he visited them on a business trip to Spokane. They have three guys with some stations, and a seperate room to do packaging. The worst thing is that they order their cells in bulk from China, so their packs are literally the exact same as everyone elses except the shrinkwrap. And their so called "Water-sealed Packs," aren't even waterproof. They told my dad himself that they believe it's waterproof, but haven't gotten around to testing it yet.
I don't want to pick sides, but I don't like them because of their ridiculous prices. I just wish they wouldn't charge so much when other companies charge hundreds less for the EXACT same packs! Does anyone know of any other good batteries out there?"
Here's the Pics Blizzard was talking about. The battery packs themselves were in boxes marked "Made in China"
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So, bulk ordered/ purchased cells, from China, assembled by 2 or 3 guys in a garage = high quality matched lipo packs worth 3-4 times what a comparable HobbyKing or similar YesHobby / AcePow lipos cost? Me thinks not
