opinions about batteries....

[jayjay283]

No sir and I apologize for my previous outburst

[Bondonutz]

I noticed one of my post's was removed even tho no profanity was used, possibly due to refering to Brandon getting back to work under a cetain persons desk ?

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by zeropointbug

THat's interesting, it seems like old school lipo's are made with a more stable chemistry as far as calender life is concerned if what you guys are saying is true.

Anyone else have some old (6+ years) packs that are still perform strong? Post it here.

BTW, a good pack these days will hold a 20C discharge at ~3.7v/cell (at mid discharge) or how about 3.5V @40C discharge.

Graph from everydayflyer from RCGroups.

I have some packs from around '05 to '06, they're the only packs i have left. When i started with Lipo, I had 2 2s and 2 3s maxamp 8000mah lipos, 2 2s and 2 3s hyperion twenty 20c 3700 lipos, 2 and 1 4s 3700 flightpower 20clipo 1 4900 flightpower 20cand 1 5s 2500 flightpower 20c. Of all them, bought around the same time (within a few months), the maxamps were bloated within the year (all from sitting at storage charge, none swelled during a run) All the flightpower and hyperion are still running and running hard. I store them at full charge, sometimes 6 months at a time, and none have failed. Here's my take, If you plan to use and maintain them, you can get cheaper and be happy, If like me you tend to be a bit lazy, Invest in higher quality, They are more forgiving. This might not apply to newer packs, Mine are all over 6years old

Originally Posted by brandonwilcox

I recommend quality over cheap batteries that won't last as long. MaxAmps.com is a great option:

http://www.maxamps.com/

I don't know if i'd still be into RC, if Maxamps were the only battery available. No thanks.

[zeropointbug]

Nuf said about MaxAmps I think, they suck, plain and simple...

[jayjay283]

some people make a very good living that way

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

some people make a very good living that way

Yeah, no shiz. How do you think Harold affords all the high priced toys he has. His wheel chair has a "limbo" recline so he can get in there and work it down to a nub in confined quarters.

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Yeah, no shiz. How do you think Harold affords all the high priced toys he has. His wheel chair has a "limbo" recline so he can get in there and work it down to a nub in confined quarters.

you never complained

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

you never complained

Cheap "handi-face" it's all good, theres a party in your mouth and I'm invited.

[brainanator]

Oh man, I read Brandon's post and then prepared for the storm! Laughed so hard when I read it too...
:D he should post more often.

[jayjay283]

brandon I have my $40 gens ace charged up, bring your 150c max amps and make me a believer. Roads pretty warm today

[nitrostarter]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

brandon I have my $40 gens ace charged up, bring your 150c max amps and make me a believer. Roads pretty warm today

Would really like to see this happen.

[jayjay283]

Brandon dont Nancy out ... Ill use my 5 year old neu lipo if you feel a "competitive " edge that way, I just want you to show up

[zeropointbug]

Back to topic?

Originally Posted by jayjay283

brandon I have my $40 gens ace charged up, bring your 150c max amps and make me a believer. Roads pretty warm today

How close are you to Chicago? I didn't bring my car out here with me to Illinois.

Brandon

[magman]

I did find a Gen Ace 5S 30C 5300mah for a good price...may have to try. Just a tad concerned when I put a battery like this in my onroad car as it may struggle due to abuse car gets. Only one way to find out.

GensAce do make 60C batts, but they are same price as Hyperions.