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Old 02-25-2004, 11:54 AM
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Question Ic3

Whats also good about the Rayovac IC3 bateries besides that fact it charges in 15 minutes?
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Old 02-25-2004, 07:52 PM
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I second that , they rock!
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Old 02-25-2004, 08:16 PM
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cool i just got me i-c3s but never tried it yet. LOL
ill reply when I try them out
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Old 02-26-2004, 02:55 AM
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dAMN I-C rips! Hey guys how long do they last on four cells?
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Old 02-26-2004, 05:54 PM
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Is this IC3 battery at 800mah better than a Nimh 800mah that slow charges for 14 hrs? By better I mean is it punchier, more powerful, longer run time, what?
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Old 02-26-2004, 06:17 PM
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Yea its better. i just got it so i dunno how long it lasts. I never drained it out, but the package says that you have to keep on charging it to keep it powerful and kast longer
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Old 02-26-2004, 06:32 PM
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longer running times

...and only 15mins...period
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Old 02-26-2004, 10:42 PM
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Does anyone drain out their i-c3 batteries before you charge them? or can you charge it even if they're not drained out? Because there are batteries that need to be drained out before you charge them, if not the batteries will charge only halfway. are the i-c 3s like that?

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Old 02-26-2004, 10:49 PM
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I don't charge my I-C3's until they don't move the car.

I don't know if it's better to fully discharge them or not.
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350Z...Supra wheels..chrome exhaust tips..lowered..lights..lifted rear with spacers for leveled stance..alloy nuts..body match painted supra wheels
black Skyline...AWD..RSX wheels..lowered..all orange painted silvers..st.2 drift..lights..yellow springs..alloy nuts
67' Camaro...lights..reversed rear wheels..alloy nuts
NSX..RSX wheels..smoked headlight housing..lights..alloy nuts
black Civic...lights..lowered..Skyline clip..black Supra wheels
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Old 02-27-2004, 02:42 AM
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It is recommended to let the batteries completly drain before recharginh.
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Old 03-01-2004, 05:41 PM
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My understanding is that it is better not to drain your NIMH batteries completely. I have heard you want to store them with about half a charge in them. It is not necessary to discharge them before recharging as the NIMH batteries do not develop a memory like the old NICADS. I am using IC3s and have only run them to the point where they won't move the car once or twice. Otherwise I run them for a 5 minute heat, throw them on the charger and run them again for the next 5 minute heat. I have two sets so each set gets run twice in a day of racing.

Oh, and IC3s do rock. You will notice the difference. On a 20 foot straight a car with IC3 vs Radio Shack Green Xmod batteries will be 2 to 3 car lengths ahead. Granted, not much, but enough to take the lead coming out of the first corner, lol.
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Old 03-01-2004, 06:07 PM
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ok, now i don't know what to do...
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white Supra...RWD..doubled rear stock tires..white 5 spoke wheels(from 1st RS upgrade)..lowered..st.2 drift..lights..alloy nuts
350Z...Supra wheels..chrome exhaust tips..lowered..lights..lifted rear with spacers for leveled stance..alloy nuts..body match painted supra wheels
black Skyline...AWD..RSX wheels..lowered..all orange painted silvers..st.2 drift..lights..yellow springs..alloy nuts
67' Camaro...lights..reversed rear wheels..alloy nuts
NSX..RSX wheels..smoked headlight housing..lights..alloy nuts
black Civic...lights..lowered..Skyline clip..black Supra wheels
yellow Skyline, outdoor car..LITHS..AWD - front LSD & locked rear..drift tires or hard tires..dipped 9T st. 2 motor..black chassis, rear upper deck & motor holders..yellow springs...rear monoshock..F&R alloy cups, shafts, and knuckles
F150 mods include fets, 7.4V liths, st1 motor with stock gearing, F&R gpm diffs monster tires, bearings, lift kit and 4WD.
silver Supra on evo chassis, liths, AWD, lowering kit, wide rear stance, st2, bearings, 1.5 TR, F&R gpm knuckles
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H2 rolling chassis
Cobra,rolling chassis
red Supra SOLD
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blue Civic...SOLD
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Old 03-03-2004, 04:32 AM
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Let me rephrase what I said. Most experienced RC'ers with NiMh batteries know not to completely drain that batteries. From what I said in the previous post was let the batteries drain down. Meaning run it till the car doesn't work. That should bring the batteries to an acceptable capacity to recharge them. Remember to let the batteries cool down before and after you charge.

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Old 03-03-2004, 09:48 PM
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white Supra...RWD..doubled rear stock tires..white 5 spoke wheels(from 1st RS upgrade)..lowered..st.2 drift..lights..alloy nuts
350Z...Supra wheels..chrome exhaust tips..lowered..lights..lifted rear with spacers for leveled stance..alloy nuts..body match painted supra wheels
black Skyline...AWD..RSX wheels..lowered..all orange painted silvers..st.2 drift..lights..yellow springs..alloy nuts
67' Camaro...lights..reversed rear wheels..alloy nuts
NSX..RSX wheels..smoked headlight housing..lights..alloy nuts
black Civic...lights..lowered..Skyline clip..black Supra wheels
yellow Skyline, outdoor car..LITHS..AWD - front LSD & locked rear..drift tires or hard tires..dipped 9T st. 2 motor..black chassis, rear upper deck & motor holders..yellow springs...rear monoshock..F&R alloy cups, shafts, and knuckles
F150 mods include fets, 7.4V liths, st1 motor with stock gearing, F&R gpm diffs monster tires, bearings, lift kit and 4WD.
silver Supra on evo chassis, liths, AWD, lowering kit, wide rear stance, st2, bearings, 1.5 TR, F&R gpm knuckles
G35 rolling chassis
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Cobra,rolling chassis
red Supra SOLD
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Old 03-14-2004, 10:49 AM
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I always store mine at full charge, then drive them 'till they have no torque, recharge them and put the car away, so I can just pick it up and drive it.
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