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gtaf
09-16-2006, 12:46 AM
Hey there!

Been using these 2000 mAh NiMh AA cells in my MRS4 for a while and I've decided that its time to see if I can make it go any faster! The chassis is slotted for a seven cell config so I am looking for unassembled cells. I really want to be able to run it for long periods instead of racing it fast and having to recharge a lot. What is the charge time for these things anyways? Meh, NiMh would probably be better than NiCd. Really I'm just looking for something that is low maitenence. Oh well, I guess I'm going to need a good charger too.

This is really going to cost me a lot of money isnt it? T.T

Any advice for a battery noob?

Thanks in advance!

alfred
09-16-2006, 08:40 AM
Take a look at the link,http://www.unitedrc.com/store/product.asp?BrandId=7&ID=234, i recommend these.

gtaf
09-16-2006, 04:22 PM
Those look nice but the mAh is smaller than what I have on my car now.

Well, I dont know much about batteries but doesnt that mean I'll get lower run times? But then could I also buy two sets and use them in sequence?

They also sell 3000+ mAh batteries but they cost about 3x as much. If I bought the lower mAh ones couldnt I just charge two sets and swap them when one is dead? That would seem cheaper

Thanks!

Silver Supra
09-16-2006, 04:42 PM
The <1400mAh cells are 2/3A-size cells, and they're the only ones that fit. You'll also need a peak charger for your car, it'll be about $50.

gtaf
09-16-2006, 06:50 PM
o0o I see, thanks! Ill get those and an MRC superbrain

thanks again!

Silver Supra
09-16-2006, 09:25 PM
NO! Don't get the superbrain 959, it false peaks. Get the Pirahna digital Peak. It's cheaper, has a high-def LCD screen, it's more adjustable, etc.

gtaf
09-18-2006, 01:39 AM
Hmmm... I was going to get teh superbrain because its supposed to be easy to use. Just hook it up and click start. I didnt want to spend too much time messing with batteries and charging.

Is the piranha easy to use too? Anything else relavent?

Thanks for saving me from buying the superbrain if it does false peak though!

XD

alfred
09-18-2006, 06:31 AM
Yes the piranha is easy to use.......and for that price its also a good deal as well.:D

gtaf
10-11-2006, 08:52 PM
Thanks for all the advice ^_^ I've got my piranha now and its working fine. I liike the chimes too lol

hpidriver
10-12-2006, 01:31 PM
It's cheaper, has a high-def LCD screen, it's more adjustable, etc.
Psh, I got a plasma screen on my charger.

Silver Supra
10-12-2006, 10:01 PM
Mine has blu-ray. PS3-game compatible, too.

cesto
10-12-2006, 11:38 PM
Mine has blu-ray. PS3-game compatible, too.

wow.
you have a cool Pirahna charger. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

hpidriver
10-13-2006, 12:22 AM
wow.
you have a cool Pirahna charger. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
LOL

"that's like being the smartest kid with down syndrome."

cesto
10-17-2006, 03:33 PM
he's so proud of his pirahna too!!!
must be the drifter version.

alfred
10-17-2006, 06:12 PM
Can we just play nice here.......:rolleyes:

homer
10-20-2006, 02:18 AM
gtaf,

you may want to consider going with lipos. good punch and lotsa runtime....:)

Silver Supra
10-20-2006, 10:00 AM
....=OOOOOOO
HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DRIFTER VERSION!?!?!?! IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE KNOWN ABOUT YET!!! GAHHHHHH... Fine. Be jealous of my Pirahna digital Peak DRIFT version.

cesto
10-20-2006, 03:56 PM
....=OOOOOOO
HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DRIFTER VERSION!?!?!?! IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE KNOWN ABOUT YET!!! GAHHHHHH... Fine. Be jealous of my Pirahna digital Peak DRIFT version.

wow the drifter version.. does it come wrapped with black tape or in PVC? and with a 12t pinion? or is that the limited Silver Supra Edition?

Silver Supra
10-20-2006, 05:51 PM
No; the drifter version comes with a mini-replica Ken Nomura that drifts in the little video-game hi-def screen. It is playable with the built-in blu-ray drive and PS3.

cesto
10-21-2006, 06:42 PM
No; the drifter version comes with a mini-replica Ken Nomura that drifts in the little video-game hi-def screen. It is playable with the built-in blu-ray drive and PS3.

:confused:
wow.