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Just picked up the ofna truggy starter box - 02-26-2008, 11:42 AM

Anybody have a suggestion for a good battery setup for it. I dont want to li-poly yet so thats out. WHat do you guys think? I run 2 3600's right now in my other box and they work okay but don't last real long.

I've heard that stick packs will put out more power but gel cels last longer.
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02-26-2008, 12:18 PM

I have the same box and run 2 4200 7 cell packs! has more then enough power to turn over any engine. and my packs last a good mth. best of all no modding is nesc. to run 7 cells contact me for info on how to mount them its very easy. and uses stock mounts
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02-26-2008, 12:36 PM

LHR has 110v outlets on the pit benches near the track...why hasn't anyone come up with an AC powered box?


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02-26-2008, 02:44 PM

well...I was thinking that too Dave. I wonder if there is a converter you can have a little thing put out 12-14v DC from 110V AC. Im sure it would be simple to wire somthing up for the box,


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02-26-2008, 02:45 PM

patent pending...I'm off to work to figure it out....


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02-26-2008, 02:47 PM

it'd be worth it to have a custom "plug in box" Wonder if I can find an AC motor that I can mount in there...Vacuum cleaner maybe? Get a rubber wheel on it, plug it in, presto. f@#@$# owned


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02-26-2008, 05:57 PM

Until then I guess I will still need a battery!
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02-26-2008, 06:52 PM

Two words..... Car Battery


Hey,if bobbo can do it...so can you!!

I had 2 3300 6-cell packs in my Ofna Stainless box before they went to the mugen box. But those things lasted for ever. Twin sticks @ 3000 or more will do just fine and save weight too.


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It would cost me 30+ for a gel cell and charger. I already have a charger for stick pack and such so if I could find a couple 7.2v for the price I would go that way.
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02-26-2008, 07:37 PM

I have the same box and i use 2 3000 vevoms. They last all day and i just recharge after every day of running. They easily turn the brand new v-specs.


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Any reccomendations on where to pick up a couple of packs?
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02-26-2008, 08:20 PM

your local hobby shop ...I picked up my 7 cells for 45.00 each well worth the money like I said I can go a mth easy and I race every sunday and a practice or 2 during that mth also....
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02-26-2008, 08:44 PM

I ordered offline, but lh is just as good.


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02-27-2008, 04:39 PM

I got my sticks on fleebay as a pack deal. I dont remember the price.


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02-27-2008, 04:41 PM

Found 2 3800's shipped for 42 on battery junction. Should be okay since it's just for a box. Don't hi dollar packs i would think.
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