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04.08.2010, 11:29 PM

Looks like about the same pricing as Hobbycity tho, shipping is just built in...


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04.08.2010, 11:32 PM

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Looks like about the same pricing as Hobbycity tho, shipping is just built in...
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Yes shipping was included, no extra 30 dollars type thing like hobbycity.
   
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04.08.2010, 11:35 PM

It looks like shipping is built in to the price tho.

Example:
Turnigy is $58.50
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=9517

Battman is $88.11
http://www.yeshobby.com/battman-5000...11-p-3200.html


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04.09.2010, 12:04 AM

I see what your saying.

They raised their prices since I bought them... That kind of sucks, the 4s packs I got were 60 when I bought them, now they are 70.
   
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04.09.2010, 12:19 AM

My 6S was shipped today. I'll see how it compares to the G3 Hyperions. (if it doesn't arrive DOA)
   
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04.09.2010, 08:22 AM

vortex do you think the 30c will be enough for your 1520?
   
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04.09.2010, 08:24 AM

I hope so, I will be geared for about 40mph. I'll see how it performs.
   
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04.09.2010, 08:47 AM

I ripped the heat shrink off the 2 I bought, They are IDENTICAL to HC Packs. I reshrinked them w/HC 50mm heatshrink (thick stuff!) but have yet a chance to try them out. Hopefully the following weekend I can get to the track ?


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05.01.2010, 03:47 AM

Got it today, 8AWG sucks, I think the connector will desolder itself since I did a shitty job. Reading fine on all 6 cells, charging now. It says max. 1C on mine. Also fits perfect in the DesertboyXL Savage chassis.
   
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05.18.2010, 06:00 PM

That pack looks almost identeical to my turnigy 4s 40c 5000 mah pack. Some type of wire, shirnk wrap, balnced wires, and dimensions.
   
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05.18.2010, 06:46 PM

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That pack looks almost identeical to my turnigy 4s 40c 5000 mah pack. Some type of wire, shirnk wrap, balnced wires, and dimensions.
I have both and have seen them both naked, they practically twins.


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05.18.2010, 06:22 PM

im very tempted by the battmann lipos but for a similar price i can get the turnigy 40c instead of 30c...

The only benefit is that battmann has them in stock...

also is there a way of testing the true c rating of these lipos???
   
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im very tempted by the battmann lipos but for a similar price i can get the turnigy 40c instead of 30c...

The only benefit is that battmann has them in stock...

also is there a way of testing the true c rating of these lipos???
That and these packs sort of include shipping in the price so you may end up saving money.

As for another update, I would say I have to have at least 150 cycles on one of the packs I bought. I designated it my basher pack. Use it almost everyday. Still holding strong. I may be purchasing some of their 2s hardcases and get a review up if I do.
   
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05.18.2010, 06:31 PM

Yes, but it aint cheap.

You can buy something called an EagleTree Data logger- it basically plugs in between the battery and esc, and measure the current ( amps ) and voltage that the motor & esc are drawing. With the PC software that comes with it ( or bought seperately, dont have one myself so not certain ) you can plot a graph of a run, and then by cross referencing the voltage droop of the batts vs the current being pulled at any one point, you can determine quite accurately the actual C rating ( just need to determine what voltage level droop you deem acceptable under load- 3.2v per cell generally is agreed as fine ).

They cost about $100, so for some people like racers or testers its a worth while investment, but for the occasional basher... might be a bit too much money to pay for something you wont use very often ( just as well my penis came as standard... ).
   
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07.16.2010, 09:38 PM

It's ben almost 4 months since I've received my 4s 5000mah packs.

One pack shortly after receiving it I turned into a 3s pack because one cell crapped out.

Here as of recently the othe Pack took a big SHIZ, it had swollen to the point that I flat out disposed of it without trying to salvage any cell.
I only ran this pack maybe 20 times at the most.

I wouldn't buy another one !


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