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True they give you a better punch, I am not sure by way more. There were three world records broken this past weekend in Valdosta GA. and all were on off the shelf packs. There were 7 packs that had all cells venting the first day. It just so hapended they were matched packes. Not that, thats what caused us to loose them, it just turned out that way so we finished the weekend on unmatched cells. On the other hand, talking to one of my friends who races these 1/10 scale cars, he says that it is reffered to as "battery wars". So , like I said I know nothing about cars, only high amp, high voltage, high adrinaline electronics. :) Sweet

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What makes the matched packs so much better is that every cell is good, but where as in a normal pack with no rating you don't know what each cell is like, you could have duds in there.

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Yeah, i'm trying not to think about it.
And anyways, i can't complain. I'm getting batteries, a charger and controller and the electronics from a friend anyways (spiftacu1ar over here) so i'm saving a lot of money.

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Not really, a matched pack is one were you take a bunch of cells and charge/discharge them several times. You take the ones that are the colsest in voltage/discharge rate and make a pack out of those. Matching cells is an art. It take a LOT of time and effort and it is really an art. Thats the reason they cost $$$$$. It is also a huge pain in the *****. don't think I have ever had a pack with a dud in it, but then again I havent bought many premade packs.

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Also thinking again that car racing is refered t as battery wars. I really don't blame you. every little bit will help!!!

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hmmmm.....

im just glad i have somebody to match them for me!!!

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i have a tt-01, the subaru impreza(2003 model) rtr one.

i have the following upgrades/hop ups:

lrp 21x2 motor(brushed)
upgraded tyres(obviously!)
lrp ai super reverse esc(currently on my raven)

my wish list:
aluminum prop shaft
hex hubs
r stabiliser
oil shocks.
i dont have a digital camera yet so i cant get picks

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matched cells are not worth the extra £££

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got my Escort Cossie TT01 today, great service from Bolton Model Mart (kit £49.99 + free delivery, UK), looking forward to building it, its looks amazing on the box. might order some hop ups while i'm on the net!

http://www.lstshop.co.uk/catalog/pro...roducts_id/427

the Tamiya model range is limited, but the price is unbeatable

ordered: bearings, oil shocks, alu prop shaft, metal motor mount and the alu steering link, would have been £78 ($130) in UK, £42 ($70) from Hong Kong, bargain!

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WHOOHOO! I got a reply! And they don't have it in stock.[:@]
They're refunding the money instead. I"m just going to go to tower and order it there probably.
I actually want a M-03M.
:D

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How long does it take you guys to get stuff from tower?

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Enjoy that build lee i did finished mine a week or 2 ago just need to get some lights fitted anyone know of any good UK online stores for rc car headlights and rear??

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depends on what shipping service you choose. I have a m-03m chassis. Simple to build and a blast to drive!!!

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alright I finished putting my ride together. Added the aluminum shaft, full ballbearings and carbon top.

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lets see some pics!!!!!

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I hope it comes withing two weeks.
The M-03M is too expensive for me though. I want prepainted.

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can anybody tell me what major upgrades i should do to my tt-01 its stock right now

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expensive...i can understand that. But, why do you want a prepainted body so bad?

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help please??

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ball bearings,aluminum prop shaft, metal motor mount, oil filled shocks, better tires.

theres alot more upgrades...but thats a good start. Anything else?

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Painting's not bad, but i don't want to trim. Trimming the wheel wells seems too hard and i don't have Lexan Scissors.

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Thanks rare, quik question would the 200mm hpi s-2000 body work

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190mm hpi I am prett sure. I am not the TT-01 expert though

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Yes they are.

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ditto.