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starscream · 03.30.2006, 12:42 AM

FMA has a complete line of products.
If you're worried about price then thats one thing but the FMA line is the best out there imo. (because of the safety and performance levels).

The cell pro's would be a good option if you are looking at using 3s and/or 4s packs. The only issue I have with the scorpians is that they only come in 2s configs but if your running 4s they will work great. I run 6s (2x 3s) FMA BalancePro HV's (formerly skyvolt). I had a compatibility issue with the FMA DPM and the BK 9920 esc. I worked with Nathan, @fma, and he is modifying the BalancePro DPM line to work with the BK controllers. I'll get my new DPM's next week. I've had good customer service from FMA and like the products.

I think I may pick up a set of cell pro's for my next set of packs.

The major advantage of FMA is a proven product line that has a complete package of 20c discharge rate cells, a balancing charger, LVC's and a 3C CHARGE RATE available. You can rest assured that you can quickly charge your packs in a pinch with the 2s or 6s chargers. (with-in 20 min anyway). The cellpro charger only charges at a max of 3 amp.

I haven't been able to complete a run on my FMA skyvolt cells before my truck has given up (broke :005: ). the last time at the track, I ran over 25 minutes when my truck gave up and the cells were still at 20 volts. The only issue I have experienced with lipo's, in general, is the degraded runtime in low temp environments. I keep my packs in my pocket, when its cold, and use a heat gun if necessary. I think MetalMan actually suggested heating them up and it works :027:

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starscream RC-Monster TQ Offline Posts: 703 Join Date: Mar 2005	03.30.2006, 12:42 AM FMA has a complete line of products. If you're worried about price then thats one thing but the FMA line is the best out there imo. (because of the safety and performance levels). The cell pro's would be a good option if you are looking at using 3s and/or 4s packs. The only issue I have with the scorpians is that they only come in 2s configs but if your running 4s they will work great. I run 6s (2x 3s) FMA BalancePro HV's (formerly skyvolt). I had a compatibility issue with the FMA DPM and the BK 9920 esc. I worked with Nathan, @fma, and he is modifying the BalancePro DPM line to work with the BK controllers. I'll get my new DPM's next week. I've had good customer service from FMA and like the products. I think I may pick up a set of cell pro's for my next set of packs. The major advantage of FMA is a proven product line that has a complete package of 20c discharge rate cells, a balancing charger, LVC's and a 3C CHARGE RATE available. You can rest assured that you can quickly charge your packs in a pinch with the 2s or 6s chargers. (with-in 20 min anyway). The cellpro charger only charges at a max of 3 amp. I haven't been able to complete a run on my FMA skyvolt cells before my truck has given up (broke :005: ). the last time at the track, I ran over 25 minutes when my truck gave up and the cells were still at 20 volts. The only issue I have experienced with lipo's, in general, is the degraded runtime in low temp environments. I keep my packs in my pocket, when its cold, and use a heat gun if necessary. I think MetalMan actually suggested heating them up and it works :027: Ha Ha The Flashlight Strikes Again...