Orion/Reedy deal mid 1990s

Post by **Tim W.** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:57 am

What was with the Reedy/Orion deal in the mid 1990s? Why did the AE team run Orion batteries for a bit with Reedy motors when Reedy had their own batteries prior? 1995 Worlds for example? I've always wondered this and hope someone has an answer!

Post by **mAdMan** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:25 pm

Tim W. wrote:What was with the Reedy/Orion deal in the mid 1990s? Why did the AE team run Orion batteries for a bit with Reedy motors when Reedy had their own batteries prior? 1995 Worlds for example? I've always wondered this and hope someone has an answer!

I remember Orion "matching" cells back in the mid 90s. Ensuring the best matched packs. Their name was something to contend with that's for sure. I would take a stab and say they did it to help sell more cars. Orion > Reedy (in 1995) and still today Orion makes some of the most amazing high discharge mini lipos out there.

Back then it was more about winning then brand loyalty.

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