RS sells replacement batteries for the SE...

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 8:59 am

Where can I buy a replacement battery for the ZipZaps chassis?
Calling 1-800-THE-SHACK is the fastest way to find the batteries you need. Ask for RSU #12413449, 1.2V Ni-MH 1/4 AAA Battery or RSU #12413456, 2.4V MINI Battery.

Well I probably would not order a 1/4 AAAs from RS, as there are plenty of places to get those cheap, but I thought it might be handy to order me up some spare SE batteries.

filelicker · Post by **filelicker** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:02 pm

radio shack online has got them on backorder till march 1.
my local radio shack told me they were nla{no longer available}, I said so I have a bunch of $25 zipzaps that I can't use and they said yeah , so I called r/s online and they informed me no that is not the case and the batteries are just backordered.so much for trusting the local ratshack.

what source are you getting these from {aftermarket}.
I saw them on 2 sites{cant remember which} and they were $7 a piece.
there has to be a cheaper alternative .

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 6:35 pm

I haven't really checked the after market for SE style batteries yet. I just thought it would be convenient to order them from RS, but I should have known that RS would have issues.

Thanks for the heads up.

viperdout · Post by **viperdout** » Sat Mar 27, 2004 11:03 am

Actually, it's a good idea, b/c not only do you save weight, but it's cheaper.

TallduDe · Post by **TallduDe** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 4:11 am

well i need help getting some of these batts guys my zip zap se died it no longer holds the charge!

anyone know where i can get these batts i live in sydney australia so its a bit hard for me to get some at a local american rs store!

any1 got any spare ill take em off your hands, i jst need 1 or 2 plz help!

LoRDDeVO2 · Post by **LoRDDeVO2** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 6:12 am

Zipzap SE Batteries are $3.29 from 1-800-the-shack I called friday actually. I thought they were alittle pricey but if some other place had them for $7 i guess it might be worth it to pick a few up

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:19 am

twice the power for almost zero weight gain is worth $3.29

TallduDe · Post by **TallduDe** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:31 am

yeah its all good and all radio shack has em but i cant find em where im at!

can anyone supply me with 1 or 2?

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:34 am

after i order a few and make sure they got em actually.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:02 pm

hogjowlz wrote:twice the power for almost zero weight gain is worth $3.29

Hell yeah brotha. You gets an Amen to that.

There's still bunches of places selling microB motors for like $10.99. The Shack will charge you $7.99 for a gear set, and a couple motors that will only make a marginal difference in speed. Micro_amps will charge you $20 (plus shipping both ways) for a FET mod. So $3.29 to make your car fly, has got to be a bargain. I mean it's just gotta be.

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:04 pm

ill buy that for a dollar!!

LoRDDeVO2 · Post by **LoRDDeVO2** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:13 pm

CD whats microB motors?

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:28 pm

hogjowlz wrote:twice the power for almost zero weight gain is worth $3.29

You guys got me confused, you're talking about using the SE 2.4v in a regular ZZ right?

I'll double check tonight with my trusty micrometer, but it seems the 2.4v SE batt is like Hogs preference for hang-low...Long but not too thick. So there might be some 'workin' that batt in a regular ZZ.

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:36 pm

already been done mang. it totally kicks ass. no chassis chopping needed(but encouraged). in tandem with the wide tire kit and red gears, you get a zz that coasts very well, even in turns. so yes a totally balls out track car.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 5:05 pm

Namuna, have you seen this?

Project Prostocker pics:
http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpGa ... p?album=54

Project Prostocker, the vid
http://crazybydesign.net/crazycars/prostock1.wmv

Conclusive evidence that SE batteries do indeed kick ass.