Well, me and the boys are a go for the 14 of august, can't wait:woohoo:

if anybody has an SC10 they wanna sell as a roller with body let me know, looking to get one!!!

Here are the pics from the "rumble on the Hill"
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/Oakhill%20rumble%20on%20the%20hill%20july%2010%202 010/

Sorry Nitro Guys.....you got a little left out of these.

Some nice pics and great action shots as well. I was able to see a few of mine in there as well for "Rock Mafia"

What happened to all the nitro pics I saw you take a bunch of them:confused::confused:

Bookie has them Chris, he will get them on soon.:thumbsup:

Wheels-a-fire, just in case missed my earlier post, could you explain what happened on your table that caused the lipo's and the chargers to go up?

What was the reason for the Lipo letting loose like that? Brand/Type of Lipo battery used also, and charger used (was setting on CC/CV or NiMH, etc)?

I'm very interested in hearing what happened in your case at the pit table, it will help to prevent a similar espidoe in the future. Were they Roar approved hardcase lipo's, soft lipo's, etc Thanks.

i was not sitting there watching it, but the only thing that comes to mind would be two things for it to go up. one was a short circuit some how, pos wire touching neg, or the charger settings were for a different series of batteries. say it was a 4s and it was somehow on 5s. i charge my 2s packs at 11 amps and i never have had a single issue wrong with them. i also charge my 1s pack for oval at 12 amps. those could be my only guesses...

Nice pictures, especially this one; :thumbsup: Good O'l orange. (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/Oakhill%20rumble%20on%20the%20hill%20july%2010%202 010/?action=view&current=Oakhilljuly102010037.jpg)

Wheels-a-fire, just in case missed my earlier post, could you explain what happened on your table that caused the lipo's and the chargers to go up?

What was the reason for the Lipo letting loose like that? Brand/Type of Lipo battery used also, and charger used (was setting on CC/CV or NiMH, etc)?

I'm very interested in hearing what happened in your case at the pit table, it will help to prevent a similar espidoe in the future. Were they Roar approved hardcase lipo's, soft lipo's, etc Thanks.

Sorry, I think I did miss it, The only thing I can say about the battery smoking out is a rock must have punctured the soft case or the sheer impact of the Big Air Triple may have caused it. I only had one other pack go on me while charging it and it was a cheap China made Batt like this one. My son Brandon said, he seen a pin hole of smoke starting toward the front of the pack which makes me think the pack may have ruptured after my last heat when I crashed off the Big triple and broke a front arm on that same side as the battery, I'am just not sure. I only cycled the Turnigy 5000 5s 20c softpack about 3 times total and used a Imax B6 charger which was set on 5s manually. I use this charger on all my packs which are also 2s turnigy softpacks and have not had one issue to date. I'am going with a hard case this time being how exposed they are with the side cell configuration. I don't think it was a bad battery, it just needed more protection. My 2cents

Hey thanks Wheel-a-fire ( I like that handle name btw, cool idea, lol) That does make sense what you said, and thanks for explaining what may have had happened. It does sound like a puncture may have led to what you said happening. I'm sorry to hear that.

I do hope the hardcase idea works better for you next time out, as it should offer more protection (from a puncture etc) if the pack is exposed more towards the outside during running the car. Makes sense. Hope to see you and others at Oakhill again soon as they re-open on July 31st and thereafter.

Here is the action pic for anyone that missed the "Fire on the Hill"!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/Oakhill%20rumble%20on%20the%20hill%20july%2010%202 010/Oakhilljuly102010115.jpg

Here is the action pic for anyone that missed the "Fire on the Hill"!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/Oakhill%20rumble%20on%20the%20hill%20july%2010%202 010/Oakhilljuly102010115.jpg

Oh, the memories, Thanks:wave:

Oh my, fire on the hill for real, lol

Oh, the memories, Thanks:wave:

Vic,
I could have sweared you showed up with a full head of hair and than, poof it was gone. Should have sent Ted Johnson in to put out the flames and save your hair.

Tim

Wow I guess ...................... BOOM POOOOOOOOOOOOOOf

To bad Teddy didn't have a run away, the breeze from it going past and the splash from the swamp would have put out the fire. lol :tongue:

Vic,
I could have sweared you showed up with a full head of hair and than, poof it was gone. Should have sent Ted Johnson in to put out the flames and save your hair.

Tim

:lol: :lol:

Here I come, where did that fire go?

I don't think hard case batteries are any better protected than soft case. Jason's battery that went up at Classic was a Turnigy hard case, AFAIK. Hard case just means you cant see cell damage or poor construction or swelling until its too late. Plus the extra weight and size that no one wants.

I found this site very informative on lipo batteries
http://www.hardingenergy.com/pdfs/6%20Lithium%20Polymer.pdf

Hard case or soft case lipo, I am sure glad I missed out on the nicad and brushed motors. I definitely have a healthy respect for you "old timers"

Tim

I sure hope WTF/TENT CITY will be a complete team on the 14th. I missed Eric last Saturday, I like his OCD when it comes to working on cars. Sure helped Ben out 2 weeks ago.. If he needs any help with the bathroom, he is re-doing for the misses, let him know I have a big hammer and know how to use it. Demo is my specialty.:cool:

Tim

Does anyone think Vic will get a toupe to replace the hair he lost in the lipo fire?

Tim

Post count sure is going up for you, ha ha

Is it working so far? Or are they counting all those posts as one? j/w

About Lipo's, soft case or hardcase aside, usually staying with those that are ROAR approved helps. They undergo overcharge, underdischarge, & drop tests and others 24 hrs limit tests that increase their likelyhood of safety and reliablity on or off the track. Just not worth the risk sometimes the other route at all...Safety first.

I don't think hard case batteries are any better protected than soft case. Jason's battery that went up at Classic was a Turnigy hard case, AFAIK. Hard case just means you cant see cell damage or poor construction or swelling until its too late. Plus the extra weight and size that no one wants.

I"am almost certain Jason's was a soft case just like mine but 4s, if it was a Turnigy Hardcase I have never seen one except for 2s configurations. I'am staying with Hardcase batts from now on, weight or no weight, I just feel more comfortable with them. :wave:

Jasons battery was Hard case. the case was still melted to the bottom of the battery tray after the fire.

We had two Protek, hard case, 5600mah that were only 2 months old that swelled up. They would take a charge and balance, but were swelled up
Returned both to Amain 2 weeks ago and they replaced both. Just received them today.

tim

Hey Ted, What is the scoop with the "Nightmare on the Hill Sootout"

Tell Zerb and Chris to forget those hogs, and the Roar on the shore, and keep their heads into racing.

I had a Sportster back in the 70's and my buddy would follow me on his Honda 750CB picking up nuts and bolts. Vibrated so much I had to stop every 30 minutes to pee.

Tim

Bennyboy, I hear ya, that'll be great for racing to resume at Oakhills w/o stopping, yeah oh well, sigh... what can we say or do? ha ha

Remember, this weekend and next the track will be closed. We will be reopening on the 31st. As far as the 14th I'm getting things together. Ill let everyone know as soon as possible.

Bennyboy, what do you think led to both of your 5600 Lipo's (two of them) swelling up within the same time frame of each other?

Any idea as to what may have happened in your case, perhaps charge rate used, depth of discharge before re-charging, etc. Thanks.

They slowly started swelling since the first time we used them. Other people had the same problems with their 5600s swelling up to. A-Main thinks it was a bad batch.

that sucks it happened, those are not cheap!!! (unless you went to hobbyking lol)

Bennyboy, what do you think led to both of your 5600 Lipo's (two of them) swelling up within the same time frame of each other?Any idea as to what may have happened in your case, perhaps charge rate used, depth of discharge before re-charging, etc. Thanks.


Dave

Both were used in Ben's e-buggy and we had them wired in series to obtain
4s. charged at 1C and balanced. Why swelled, who knows. When I talked to Amain, I was not the first to have a problem.
The buggy came with two Tenergy 5000mah. We used and charged them the same as the 5600. Amain replaced at no charge and we will see what happens. They gave me no hazzle about replacing, today that is worth something, in my book.

Tim

Hey Tim, thanks for letting me know. I appreciate your giving me info what happened in your case. I'm glad to hear they were replaced for you, and you guys were fortunate to catch them (the lipo packs in series) swelling up before using any further. Thanks goodness.

how late in the year on average is offroad running til???

how late in the year on average is offroad running til???

Well, I have heard talk of Zerb trading in his Harley for a Zamboni

Well, I have heard talk of Zerb trading in his Harley for a Zamboni

Hockey season?

Winter nationals at OakHill, Add a little swamp water to the track, Zamboni it, throw on a set of titanium studded losi kingpins and race. :thumbsup:
We can all pit in the garage,and Zerb's house, to stay warm.

Tim

ok i didnt think offroad would go til december, i was just wondering if it goes into october or not, cause last year it was kinda warm still first week of oct, but carpet season starts then, so i was just curious!!!

Winter nationals at OakHill, Add a little swamp water to the track, Zamboni it, throw on a set of titanium studded losi kingpins and race. :thumbsup:
We can all pit in the garage,and Zerb's house, to stay warm.

Tim

Lol, I have 4wd Im in ! :thumbsup:

As long as Hare Rd is plowed, I am there.
otherwise I am screwed...LOL
3 inches off the ground sucks in the winter.

I wanted to make sure that everyone who ordered decals from me last weekend got them.

I havent heard anything from anyone yet. I sent them on tuesday.

Hey everyone im still waiting on the Big and little guy so be patient. The nitro track will not be changed untill the weekend of the 31st weather permiting of course. :rolleyes:

i really liked the electric layout. hope we can bring it back in a couple seasons!!!

What happened to all the nitro pics I saw you take a bunch of them:confused::confused:

Hoping your going to post the nitro pics from last race, they are really great action shots . And the camera man does a awsome job . :thumbsup:

nothin special Quote:
Originally Posted by chim13
What happened to all the nitro pics I saw you take a bunch of them

Hoping your going to post the nitro pics from last race, they are really great action shots . And the camera man does a awsome job .

Soon:thumbsup: :freak:

Hoping your going to post the nitro pics from last race, they are really great action shots . And the camera man does a awsome job . :thumbsup:

Hey nothin special,
Did you guys get the decals????
I sent them out quite a while ago.
Please let me know.
Post up some pics if you have used them.
Or email me some pics to sdzrules@yahoo.com
Thanks

Anyone else who has used my decals. I could use some pics. Help me out.
sdzrules@yahoo.com

Hey nothin special,
Did you guys get the decals????
I sent them out quite a while ago.
Please let me know.
Post up some pics if you have used them.
Or email me some pics to sdzrules@yahoo.com
Thanks

Anyone else who has used my decals. I could use some pics. Help me out.
sdzrules@yahoo.com

Joel and I both got them, I will use them on my next body and sure to have some pics to share. The stickers turned out great ! Thanks Scott

http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss224/GKinnear/Oak%20Hill%20Outdoor%202010/nightmareonthehillcopy.jpg