MaxAmps Race Edition Lipos

Guys, I have a secret to tell.. I ate the graphs.

What? I was hungry...

[gixxer]

This whole thing is just another example of why most of us wont buy from Maxamps again.

[JERRY2KONE]

I believe that none of us would buy one of their packs based on past experience with them. BUT I do believe that some of us would buy packs from them if they would and could bother showing some level of proof that these packs not only exist, but actually do work to the level that they are trying to push. Plus if the battery truly is a 75C constant, and 150C burst, then advertise it that way. Stating that this new battery is a True 150C race ready pack is just smoke and mirrors and a flat out lie from the view we have been given.

I know I would not want to buy from Maxamps again, even if Brandon came out with proof tomorrow. Reputation is everything. However, if these packs actually performed to 75c constant and 100c burst, I would have to buy the packs.

I'll stick to my Hyperions.

[sikeston34m]

It's false advertising!

Think about it. If YOU came up with a "True 150C" rated lipo pack, wouldn't you RUN to the media to declare proof?

This would mean that you just totally stomped and dominated ALL the other Lipo packs out there!

Despite what Brandon said about them being 75C continous, they are still being advertised on the website as "True 150C"

http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.ph...4-Pack&cat=285

If you read on down into the reviews for THIS pack. There are reviews dated 2009! There is even a review from 2008!

How can you have HONEST reviews from 2009 and 2008 for a pack that just came out? You CAN'T! Old reviews posted for a NEW pack are lies!

Honesty seems to be the problem Maxamps!

Illusions of Grand things, with a Grand price tag. But the truth is..............?????????

[maneba]

BLA BLA BLA...good or bad words are always free advertise for MAXXAMPS
don't you understand?

[suicideneil]

Theres no such thing as a universal truth either; if everyone on every forum is saying 'maxamps sucks, dont buy their junky overpriced lipos', its hardly going to boost their sales due to the publicity...

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Theres no such thing as a universal truth either; if everyone on every forum is saying 'maxamps sucks, dont buy their junky overpriced lipos', its hardly going to boost their sales due to the publicity...

EXACTLY, Thats my thinking anyway. So heres a question? How many of you guys spend time on other forums and what is the discussion there about Maxamps new race ready TRUE 150C Lipo? If there is none maybe it is time to start discussions there too. Why not get a feeling for how people in general feel about this advertizing tactic.

[josh9mille]

we could all head over to RCU and start a thread on the maxamps section

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by josh9mille

we could all head over to RCU and start a thread on the maxamps section

Well I just stopped over at the UE forum and started the discussion over there, so I will let you guys know how that goes. I am truly interested in what everyone thinks about this whole situation.

[sikeston34m]

Here's another tidbit of information.

Compare the size and weight between the 6500SS series lipos and the "True 150C" series Lipos.

Both are the EXACT SAME Size AND Weight!

Example: 4S packs in both lines of packs are 139mm x 47mm x 51.5mm, 676g


IMO, they just created a whole new line of "True 150C" hardcase lipos with nothing more than a sticker printer.

Anyone that's been around Lipos knows that for a higher C rating, more anode and cathode material is required. This increases weight for the same capacity. Example: a 2S 20C 5000mah pack will weigh less than a 2S 30C 5000mah pack.

Anything smell funny to you guys? Check it out!

They do think they are smart. Same 6500SS packs, NEW marketing Scheme!

[JERRY2KONE]

That makes perfect sense to me. In fact when you put two & two together you get conspiracy. Funny how Brandon just took over as their VP of marketing director and suddenly they have an incredible breakthrough invention with this out of nowhere "TRUE 150C" Lipo. Sounds as if they were not selling them very well but with a new marketing stratagy they are hoping to sell tons of them. Funny what can happen when people put their heads together and anylize whats really going on in a given situation.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Here's another tidbit of information.

Compare the size and weight between the 6500SS series lipos and the "True 150C" series Lipos.

Both are the EXACT SAME Size AND Weight!

Example: 4S packs in both lines of packs are 139mm x 47mm x 51.5mm, 676g


IMO, they just created a whole new line of "True 150C" hardcase lipos with nothing more than a sticker printer.

Anyone that's been around Lipos knows that for a higher C rating, more anode and cathode material is required. This increases weight for the same capacity. Example: a 2S 20C 5000mah pack will weigh less than a 2S 30C 5000mah pack.

Anything smell funny to you guys? Check it out!

They do think they are smart. Same 6500SS packs, NEW marketing Scheme!

Who woulda thunk it, MA playing marketing games ????????

Gee, Kinda explains why HK Nanos packs are so much bigger than their regular 30-40C packs ?

[DrKnow65]

What about a class action lawsuit claiming false advertising? Surely there must be at least one lawyer out there who has gotten ripped off by these jokers who will do it pro bono...

I'd be soo pissed if I bought a 2010 vette with a 600hp supercharged all aluminum V-8, just to receive the car with a bone stock 4.3l 250 horse V-6...

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by DrKnow65

What about a class action lawsuit claiming false advertising? Surely there must be at least one lawyer out there who has gotten ripped off by these jokers who will do it pro bono...

I'd be soo pissed if I bought a 2010 vette with a 600hp supercharged all aluminum V-8, just to receive the car with a bone stock 4.3l 250 horse V-6...

that was talked about a few pages back...

basically there is no standard way of measuring C rating...