opinions about batteries....

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

http://www.maxamps.com/

[Bondonutz]

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/

HAHAHHAHHAHA
Pay extortionist prices for a chinese celled pack assembled in a garage by a bunch of smug guys that throw a flame decal on it and call it the "best"..No thanks.

[zeropointbug]

The word maxamps is "taboo" around here. Bring it up and the bashing begins.

[_paralyzed_]

Hey Mods- let's ban Brandon Wilcox. It will be easier than monitoring every thread he comments in- we are going to bash him relentlessly.

[jayjay283]

omg no he didn't.

[magman]

wow you guys are relentless....me likey

Unfortunately, I once was a sucker for MA and regretted it.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by magman

wow you guys are relentless....me likey

Unfortunately, I once was a sucker for MA and regretted it.

Ditto
I dropped nearly a grand on several packs years ago and they all puffed within weeks in very conservative set ups. I called customer service and was told I was SOL with zero explanation. I know things have changed slightly for their returns since then but I'm still out huge hunk of cheese.
No mercy from me

[BrianG]

Edited thread to remove profanity. Keep it civil please

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Hey Mods- let's ban Brandon Wilcox. It will be easier than monitoring every thread he comments in- we are going to bash him relentlessly.

Mods can't ban, only Mike can do that. Personally, I think we should since Brandon hardly ever (if at all) has any input except to peddle his product, but again, it's up to Mike.

[jayjay283]

I'll try again,

Brandon appears to be from my home state of Illinois, I would gladly offer to forum members here to take the honor of chatting with him and explaining in nice terms the error if his misconceptions

[BrianG]

See? Was that so hard?

[magman]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Ditto
I dropped nearly a grand on several packs years ago and they all puffed within weeks in very conservative set ups. I called customer service and was told I was SOL with zero explanation. I know things have changed slightly for their returns since then but I'm still out huge hunk of cheese.
No mercy from me

Luckily I only made that mistake once! It still amazes me how popular they are due to the publicity they get....little to do consumers know they are in for trouble

[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 ?