lofty Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Well, I'm glad to say that my buggy has easily exceeded 40mph (11t double, ripmax no-limit esc, mid ranged gearing) but it only runs for 5 minutes max. Anyone reccomend some decent 6 cell nicad 7.2 - 9.6v battery packs to make it run for a longer period (preferably 15 - 20 pounds each) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Well, I'm glad to say that my buggy has easily exceeded 40mph (11t double, ripmax no-limit esc, mid ranged gearing) but it only runs for 5 minutes max. Anyone reccomend some decent 6 cell nicad 7.2 - 9.6v battery packs to make it run for a longer period (preferably 15 - 20 pounds each) thanks ← Check ebay your decent 3000's and 3300's packs. I think you can buy some unassembled gp 3300's for about £25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 Check ebay your decent 3000's and 3300's packs. I think you can buy some unassembled gp 3300's for about £25 ← dont really want unassembled. Can I put them 3000 / 3300 packs into a DF02 chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 dont really want unassembled. Can I put them 3000 / 3300 packs into a DF02 chassis? ← Does the chassis take stick or saddle? You can buy batteries to go in anything really or get you lhs to build them up. il find a few examples on ebay for ya in a min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 stick. I dont really want saddle, cos i dont know what they are I just had a look around ebay, they look good. Pretty cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 (edited) stick. I dont really want saddle, cos i dont know what they are I just had a look around ebay, they look good. Pretty cheap too. ← http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5978613959&rd=1 These should give you pretty good run times and are already to go and new only £15 too. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5979784629&rd=1 Theres an unbranded set they should be ok too. I would'nt go for a 9.6v battery though that will burn out your motor, 8.4v max but its not really needed and I don't think a 8.4v would fit in your chassis anyway. Edited June 4, 2005 by Hpi_matrix_stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 what i was looking at. /methinks he wil get them if i can get permision from my parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD FORCE Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Check ebay your decent 3000's and 3300's packs. I think you can buy some unassembled gp 3300's for about £25 ← I've heard NiMh cells don't provide as much power as NiCd. Instead you get longer equal powered run-times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 (edited) I've heard NiMh cells don't provide as much power as NiCd. Instead you get longer equal powered run-times ← Ni-cads have the ability to discharge themselfs quicker then nimh but the maximum capcity they have been made to is 2400mah, they are good if you do stock racing and need maximum power but for bashing and most other things Nimh are better because they have bigger capcitys and dont suffer from the memory effect the Nicads do. Nimh are almost just as good know I think I it would be hard to tell the difference unless you are a really serous racer. Loft also wanted longer run times thats why I suggested Nimh. What batteries are you using at the mo btw lofty. Edited June 4, 2005 by Hpi_matrix_stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 da 2nd 1s qil fit my TL-01 chassis the batt sits in saddle postion mite tink bout it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 da 2nd 1s qil fit my TL-01 chassis the batt sits in saddle postion mite tink bout it ← Tl-01 doesnt have saddle pack batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 o yeh they hav stick batts dont they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Racing Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 the batts u really want are Gp 3300 NIMH matched cells for about £25-30. they provide huge amounts of power and they dont melt or randomly stop giving a lot of power like Ni-cd batteries do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD FORCE Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 the batts u really want are Gp 3300 NIMH matched cells for about £25-30. they provide huge amounts of power and they dont melt or randomly stop giving a lot of power like Ni-cd batteries do. ← Go 7-cells with GP3300 and you start to fly baby ...if only i had a rustler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Racing Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 yeh you need the mazda ad music Zoom Zoom Zoom...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 ordered 2 of these ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW ) for 50 quid. Within budget, and just what you guys reccomended. What kind of run time will they gives on a buggy w/ 11 turn motor + Ripmax 'no-limit' esc? Any ideas appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Well over 5 minutes I think, but depends on your gearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 mid range =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 also, when you said 'well over 5 minutes i think', do you mean that like 'well, over five minutes' as in only just or 'well over 5 minutes' as in far past it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300ZXZ31 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 No it think he means about 7 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 WOOOOOO +D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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