4S Trakpower or Maxamps for 8XL/MM Combo?

[skellyo]

I'm trying to decide which batteries I'd like to use for my BL E-Maxx and my BL LSP-R. I'm planning to run 4S in both of them and will likely be running an 8XL in each of them as well. Without figuring in cost, what do you think will be the better packs to use, Trakpowers or Maxamps 6000/8000mAh packs?

[BP-Revo]

I'd go for the MaxAmps. Trackpowers have great current ratings and all, but the 8XL shouldn't draw enough to make a huge difference, if any at all. On top of that, you get more mah for the buck.

[Serum]

Trakpower all the way. No doubt. They cost about the same and have got the power that's needed for the 8XL.

[Dafni]

Trakpower, without thinking twice. Or any other Flightpower pack that suits your needs.

Will a 4900 trakpower 2s really give more "power" than a 8000 maxamps 2s? Is the voltage drop less on the trakpowers, do they handle more current draw? What "specs" are important when choosing batteries?

[captain harlock]

All of the people who have recommended the TrakPower are talking out of experience, so you really don't need to go for the MaxAmps when you have something as affordable and much better. I bought a pair of 3s 3700mah FlightPowers for my SuperMaxx and the truck is DANCING!!!

[Nick]

Another vote for Trackpower, just amazing power and consistency.

I don't know anything about the trakpower packs, but I do have a couple of the maxamps 6Ah 4S packs. We ran them in a converted Losi 8ight that had a Feigao 8XL with a MM ESC geared 16/46, and when my buddy got really aggressive with running the buggy, the batteries got HOT. Over 150F. I don't know how much current was moving, but the batts couldn't keep up. I also run the 6Ah 4S packs in my buggy with the 7XL geared 14/46, but I've never heated the batts up like that. On the other hand, I don't dog my buggy like he does.

[Serum]

the 6K maxamps packs are capable of very short 110A spikes. (.05-.1 second) after .2 seconds on 110A, and going to 90-100A they drop below 2.9V per cell

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by Serum

the 6K maxamps packs are capable of very short 110A spikes. (.05-.1 second) after .2 seconds on 110A, and going to 90-100A they drop below 2.9V per cell

good info to know. I hope there new 5k packs perform better. If they do I will pick one up and just use the 5s 6000mah pack for practice.

[captain harlock]

Hmmm...

[skellyo]

Just order my Trakpowers! :D

I ordered 3 packs and 2 of the balancers. It was news to me to find out that they have a specific balancer for the Trakpower packs that comes with the necessary harness adapter...and it's cheaper too...$44.95 versus $49.95 + $6.95.

[Sylvester]

Lucky! I cant wait to order my Trackpower/evo packs!

I have to say, while I've been using LiPo for two seasons, there are lots I don't understand. I'm very surprised so many of you are saying the Trackpower packs over the MaxAmps...why? Is there some technical reason I'm not seeing? Oddly I've been using FMA 3200MAh Scorpions running in a 4s Config and while they are small, they always fed my brushless monster just fine - although after about 6mins they were spent. LVC would trip. This year I'm looking at getting some new packs as well and I had been eyeballing those new 5K packs from Maxamps....is that a mistake? Why?

DM

[MetalMan]

We don't yet have any data on the Maxamps 5000mah packs. Some, including myself, will be receiving these packs to run with our brushless setups. I just hope we won't be disappointed!