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Old 10-11-2009
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2b: I agree, it's a little vague - but what can I do to keep it flexible and open, yet safe?

2i: I'd prefer if people didn't use 1/10 packs with 4mm connectors at all. They have been known to melt in 10th scale, this is 1/8 with one hell of a lot more current. Deans and 4mm connectors are only rated for about 80A at most (Deans more like 40 and with 4mm, it depends on whose ratings are used, some are about 40A, others are up to 80A). A 1/8 car on 4S can pull 150A on occasion - it's just asking for a problem.

A 10th style pack with just wire coming out would be fine. Stick a couple of 6mm gold tubes on there and we're ok as the wire would be directly soldered to the cell tab internally.

2j: Yeah, I just edited when I realised I missed that one.

11: I'd prefer to be inline with the rest of the world to be honest...

11q: I know. It's pathetic.

11r: Race control calls them in, when the car comes in, it is picked up and raised above the pit crew's head so it can be seen, then placed back down again. It shouldn't be too difficult to see.
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