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salvorhardin
05-19-2005, 10:24 PM
Hi again! :)

I have just received 2 8-cell packs from Mirage called MeanGreen Power (9,6V/1050 mAh). Seem to work fine, but I'm a bit concerned about the runnig time. I can only drive for about 10 min (or less) if I really push the car hard. The surface is hard sand or asphalt.

Have i bought the wrong things or is this the actual running time. I mean, time flies when you are having fun. :)

Thanks!

/S

Mini-Devil
05-19-2005, 10:49 PM
Hi salvorhardin,

Are you running with a stock motor?

I'm using some Sanyo nimh AA 2,500mah batteries with the Kyosho X-speed and my runtime is over 30mn (rough driving).

Mini-Devil
05-19-2005, 10:56 PM
Sorry, forgot to mention I'm running on 6 cells (but I don't think it would make a difference on runtime; only the voltage).

newracer
05-20-2005, 12:58 AM
6 vs 8 cells make sa huge difference. When you increase the voltage (more cells) you also increase the amp draw of the motor so you decrease run time. Mini-devil your cells have double the capacity of salvorhardin plus you are pulling less amps.

salvorhardin
05-20-2005, 11:35 AM
Ok...


So, what then are the advantages with 8-cell? What is the point of having them? :)

/C

Smoothound
05-20-2005, 11:45 AM
6 vs 8 cells make sa huge difference. When you increase the voltage (more cells) you also increase the amp draw of the motor so you decrease run time. Mini-devil your cells have double the capacity of salvorhardin plus you are pulling less amps.


As far as I was always taught if you increase the voltage you lower the current draw...
:confused:

hkopium
05-20-2005, 12:31 PM
Ok...


So, what then are the advantages with 8-cell? What is the point of having them? :)

/C

Only one good reason, faster.

MOTRAIN
05-23-2005, 10:35 PM
So how does the stock set-up work with a 8 cell 9.6 pack? Is it close to the RC18T? Or do you hae to upgrade the motor to reach the equivilant of the RC18T.

.5x8
05-23-2005, 10:43 PM
its faster and i think it increases runtime

salvorhardin
05-24-2005, 04:30 PM
It seems like my charger is broken. I'm having it replaced and hope to get back soon on the performance on stock setup and the 8-cells.

/S

MOTRAIN
05-24-2005, 05:47 PM
Cool thanks, still thinking about the x-speed motor or some other motor just not sure which way to go!

Might just go brushless sounds like it is wicked!