Where have all the gp4300 cells gone!

[Richard Lowe]

I think John's got it right, with the 4600's on the way GP have probably slowed production on the 4300 cells.

[Barry Williams]

Are the new 4600 cells going to be legal for this years BRCA National & Regional events?
Also any ideas when they will be out? Always try to wait with cells til they are properly tried & tested as been bitten in the past. When i bought some new panasonics (1700 or 2000 i think, anyone remember those?) & they were pants after about 6 weeks!!!

[Northy]

Yes they will be legal Barry, was looking at the list that Derek had on Sunday. But who NEEDS them?

G

[Barry Williams]

Cheers G, good point about needing them that capacity, but need to get some new for the boy for this season so might see whats available, especially as 4300 seem to be in short supply. mind you the 3700's from last year are still going strong so might just get a few packs of those as they seem pretty good value.

[Richard Lowe]

Capacity isn't the issue, it's if they have the performance of the IB4200's but the longevity of the GP4300's

[Barry Williams]

Thats what I meant???? ok so I dont know what I'm on about but thanks for pointing that out Rich, will make sure that I get Greg to try to hit you with his car at Teesside to get you back for that lol. Same as some other plank did yesterday I believe!!!!

[losixxx]

4600 are on the brca cells listed on brca site, havent seen any figures for them yet though

[Richard Lowe]

I think I started typing as you hit 'Post Reply' Barry

[Northy]

But who NEEDS the performance Rich, I know I can make my car got too fast with year old cells, so whats the point of the last 10th of a volt?

G

[tc2k]

You can crash faster !!!!

[super__dan]

Any news on GP cells, I agree no-one seems to have any and even Neil doesn't seem to have any on the stormforce site ????

[dave p hall]

going back a bit here but i remember when sanyo were the industry standard panasonic had a go but were rubbish so are we seeing the same thing with every one trying to match gp for top quailty cells ive been well chuffed with my 3300 gp last 5 minutes easy running 10 single outdoor i think a lot of cells vent because some people charge them at way to high ampage,i only charge mine at 5amps max,they just get nice and warm not frying ive seen some people charge at 7-8 amps,is they any wonder they dont last long i would like to see heats run longer,and drop a round the way cell capacity is going.worth considering?

[DCM]

IB have been better than GP in pure performance, and if treated right (except the last denomination) last ages, but they dropped the IR too far and cells were going pop left, right and centre, so now they have stopped, and reconfiguring their cells to up the IR.

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by DCM

IB have been better than GP in pure performance, and if treated right (except the last denomination) last ages, but they dropped the IR too far and cells were going pop left, right and centre, so now they have stopped, and reconfiguring their cells to up the IR.

i here off a reliable source that there are none anywhere

[DCM]

if you find them, you are lucky, they are as rare as hens teeth from what I understand.... if they are not carefull, EP might fill the IB slot.

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by Barry Williams

Are the new 4600 cells going to be legal for this years BRCA National & Regional events?
Also any ideas when they will be out? Always try to wait with cells til they are properly tried & tested as been bitten in the past. When i bought some new panasonics (1700 or 2000 i think, anyone remember those?) & they were pants after about 6 weeks!!!

Barry, I got bitten with the Panasonic cells too. Lasted all of a few charges and knackered!!! The Sanyo 1400 SCR remained superior until SCRC's came.

Well I am in need of cells. Neil whats the chances of some built Stormforce cells? I would like GP's, IB's second choice, but I am not particullarily fussy so long as they aren't the next Panasonic paperweight.

Is it worth awaiting the 4600? I am guesing the additional MAH is by improvements in production of the same cell, re-heatshrunk? or am i whey of the mark with that???

Chris

[paulc]

me too i am after some new cells aswell doe's anybody know when the new 4600 are out i would prefer gp cells to ib

paul

[sosidge]

I have heard June/July for the new generation 4300 and 4600. Fingers crossed they actually appear sooner.

[ashleyb4]

Speaking to neil he says he cant get them anywhere. He has IB's Which seem to be going down a storm. Speaking to him last night he is on his 4th batch and i think he buys about 100 at a time so they seem to be selling well. Im sure neil will let you know if he gets any news on GP's.

A

[PaulRotheram]

mmm east power !!!!