View Full Version : What are you guys using to hold down the batteries in a SC18V2M


bimmerboy318
09-22-2009, 10:52 PM
Just like the title asks?

I've tried to use zip ties but they drag on the ground because the chassis is too low.

I've used tape but what a pain the butt.

What are you guys using to hold down 2/3A cells?

TangTester
09-22-2009, 11:21 PM
Strapping tape it what most of us use.

bimmerboy318
09-23-2009, 08:33 AM
So basically, you are using a single sided tape of some kind?

Do you have a link?

Donald Deutsch
09-23-2009, 08:59 AM
Just go to any hardware store and get a narrow roll of straping tape. That is the tape with nylon treads in it for strength.

BudBartos
09-23-2009, 09:46 AM
It's pretty easy to use the tape and the aboslute best way to do it. Use strapping tape it's the stuff with the fiberglass strands in it they uses for packing and such. Take a short length about 5" feed one end up thru front slot leave about 2 " sticking up the lay it over the battery slots on bottom of chassis and then the remainder goes up back side of chassis . Do this without hte batteries in chassis. Then place batteries in chassis and fold over both ends of tape around and on top of the batts. Push down and stick tape to top of battes and also on the bottom thru battery slots. This will hold batts in place and not tweek the chassis. Once You fig it out it is very easy and full proof. If I could I would do a short video but I do not have a camera.
Hope this helped.

bimmerboy318
09-28-2009, 10:08 PM
All I found was the 2" strapping tape. Instead, I got these at Michael's (arts and crafts store)

http://www.goodbuyguys.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/67_77/products_id/254?osCsid=17853c0e28c77c32b88396fb4bfb65e1

Donald Deutsch
09-28-2009, 11:13 PM
Buy the 2" tape and narrow it to 1/2" . That means you get a life time supply of hold down tape.

BudBartos
09-29-2009, 09:25 AM
All I found was the 2" strapping tape. Instead, I got these at Michael's (arts and crafts store)

http://www.goodbuyguys.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/67_77/products_id/254?osCsid=17853c0e28c77c32b88396fb4bfb65e1

No that will not work You can get it at most stores Home depot ect. Package strapping tape.

Mike Clark
09-30-2009, 02:12 PM
The best stuff yet VEL-CRO.

all4fun
10-01-2009, 06:53 AM
bimmerboy318.......the strapping tape, like tangtester mentioned, is what we all use as the velcro is too thick. The velcro thickness could hinder the handeling of your car by rubbing on the track surface.

ecoastrc
10-17-2009, 10:09 PM
bimmerboy318.......the strapping tape, like tangtester mentioned, is what we all use as the velcro is too thick. The velcro thickness could hinder the handeling of your car by rubbing on the track surface.

Yep Tried it!! Too thick!! Strapping tape is the only way to go!!!