When was the last time you used the batteries before this? If it's been a while, then they probably just need a couple of cycles to wake up.

Sounds like the batteries are starting to leak nitrostarter. Think it might be time for a new set of batts!

I just had that same problem with a battery, only i didn't see acid coming out. It was a psht sound and the cells never charged. Come to find out i vented a couple of cells

Well I just got these packs maybe, at the most, 2 weeks old. It would start to charge and then quit after maybe a minute. I kept trying but it kept doing the same thing. The odd thing is that both 8 cell pack show about the same peaked voltage, not like something is wrong.

Could be a dodgy connection. Have you checked them over fully?

Yep, checked them. Solid solder connections.

Its probably that dodgy cell that you said was leaking. Thats probably why your packs are false peaking

What are the cell count to voltage reading? Have you tried to slow discharge them to see what is happening. Is one cell getting hot when trying to charge to. Sounds as if you have pack problems.

A cell had touched the RC Monster Heatsink/clamp when I flipped hard and shorted out. I'm sending it in to get fixed. Bummer on the downtime, cause it flew!! And I just ran it on 14 GP3300's that I had and they seem faster also.

Well, I'm back again. Except all good this time.

I just picked up a UE EXT susp. for pretty cheap and got it on there. Also got my 2 8cell packs reunited(sent one off) to run again. Got a new MGT, TNX, LST Crowd Pleazer 2 body all painted up(scratched like crazy already). NOw I'm ready to run.

So heres the list, Torpedo Chassis, FLM Bulks, UE EXT susp w/ Ti Pillowballs and massive Ti Turnbuckles, MIP CVDs, UE 6 spyders, Dace WingMount Towers, UE SuperShocks, 40 Series Road Rage/Velocity 6 wheels, Proline Servo Saver System, Hitec 5645 servo, BK18120/7XL, 16/51, 14 or 16 cells, RC-Monster motor clamp, RC-Monster idlers, Hitec Aggessor radio, I'll get some pics soon.

Soo, needless to say I called up my policeman friend, met him in a church parking lot. I started out with my 14cells GP3300, ran them a little bit(their kinda old also) and then radared it. I got 34mph tops out of it and wasnt happy. So I threw in the 16 IB3800s in there and what a difference. How about 44mph. I was like mmmmmmmmmmm I Likey:005: :005: :005: :005: That is fast. I can really tell the difference with the Proline servo saver. Last time i ran it before i shorted out batteries, it was hard to drive because it was so squirrelly. Now it pretty smooth and responsive.

Hope you guys can feel the excitement Im feeling right now.

Awesome - Glad it worked out for ya - Batteries make all the difference - now hit some lipos and let me know - Hold on to your hat......