Multple Charges

DriveWRX · #1 09-09-2002, 08:46 PM

I've heard some people give their cars multiple charges. I tried it out.

I found that a double charge significantly increases run time. On a triple charge I could run 10+ mins. nonstop with a 2.6 motor and 9.86:1 gears. I'm afraid to do a quad charge.

Am I damaging my car/battery?

Redfire · #2 09-09-2002, 10:13 PM

I wouldnt know, but I DO know that ive charged my bit at least 4 times at one time. And then, when i did the charger mod (in QFM) I just left it on the charger for five minutes and it works GREAT.
(I use a NiMH battery in my bit)

MTL · #3 09-09-2002, 10:55 PM

double charging is fine..
but i only do that when i plan on using it alot at that time...
then i just charge it once the next times

killboy · #4 09-10-2002, 05:00 AM

Max charging (2-3 charges) is a good idea if you are running the stock NiCd battery. It has a memory so occasionally charging it to max capacity keeps it from "lowering" it's memory to mediocre charge.

NiMh batteries don't have a memory, and they work best when hard charged, so juice 'em good!