which 4.5 brushless motor....
08-22-2007, 03:54 AM
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which 4.5 brushless motor....
i am in the process of getting another brushless motor. i run a Novak GTB ESC. i am stuck for choice between a Nosram 4.5 and a Novak 4.5. which would be the better option and why? 
Last edited by RocketRacer; 08-22-2007 at 04:40 AM. Reason: spelling
08-22-2007, 04:04 PM
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Novak 4.5...because I say so. I know you dont like me, but IMO, I think Novak is better. Runs cooler, ribbed can, looks cooler. And, if something goes wrong, Novaks Customer Support Rulez! Only reason I would say the other motor is because of the removable sensor wire and adjustable timing (if you dare). Having run both, Novak's is faster.
08-22-2007, 10:40 PM
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thanks BX. our differences in the past is water under the bridge. i have no reason to dislike you. thanks for your advice here.
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08-23-2007, 02:20 AM
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08-23-2007, 06:05 AM
#6
I'm pleased with my 4,5 GM Evo 3.
However I use a GM Genius 95 esc and 5 cells.
However I use a GM Genius 95 esc and 5 cells.
08-23-2007, 06:45 AM
#7
Mine did. Also with the new 13mm out and about you will have more tuning options, and the sintered rotors last forever. I've found that if you run compatible motor ESC of the same manufacturer you will have best results in performance and warranty issues wont exist.
Like My Mamba I will use mamba motors only.
08-23-2007, 07:49 AM
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would the 4.5 be equivalent to a 19T? Anyone have experience with the LRP Brushless series?
08-23-2007, 09:24 AM
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i would say you cant go wrond with either. the speedpassion based motors seem to run cooler but from what i've experienced, the LRP Vector packs have more rip which could partly be a cause for the higher temps. in the end, you'll be plenty fast with any ...
08-23-2007, 06:49 PM
#11
Never had any trouble with my LRP till I put the 4300 to it. Myself and another at the track cooked a couple of 4300's running LRP ESC.
It ran sweet with the NEO 3 in it. No trouble at all.
08-23-2007, 07:42 PM
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Novak 4.5...because I say so. I know you dont like me, but IMO, I think Novak is better. Runs cooler, ribbed can, looks cooler. And, if something goes wrong, Novaks Customer Support Rulez! Only reason I would say the other motor is because of the removable sensor wire and adjustable timing (if you dare). Having run both, Novak's is faster.
At my track, everyone went from novak or tekin to the LRP set up... So I will have to dis agree with you on all that about the LRP motor
The Novak should have a sintered rotor in it.??
Mine did. Also with the new 13mm out and about you will have more tuning options, and the sintered rotors last forever. I've found that if you run compatible motor ESC of the same manufacturer you will have best results in performance and warranty issues wont exist.
Like My Mamba I will use mamba motors only.
Mine did. Also with the new 13mm out and about you will have more tuning options, and the sintered rotors last forever. I've found that if you run compatible motor ESC of the same manufacturer you will have best results in performance and warranty issues wont exist.
Like My Mamba I will use mamba motors only.
And match brand to brand? Naw, the LRP esc is better (atleast around my track) the throttle curve, smooth-ness, and programabilty is AWSOME
08-23-2007, 08:15 PM
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All that rotor does is give more drag brake, and more torque, which people will use to gear up more, and still run the same temps....
And match brand to brand? Naw, the LRP esc is better (atleast around my track) the throttle curve, smooth-ness, and programabilty is AWSOME
And match brand to brand? Naw, the LRP esc is better (atleast around my track) the throttle curve, smooth-ness, and programabilty is AWSOME
I did like the LRP. It was great with the NEO-3. And its as close to a Novak as I've seen for sure.
Only down side was no custom profile. Over rated I think. I stuck with the Novak for the run cap and optional fan. And if I feel the need I can customize the profile. Personally I don't have any need for the custom profile.
08-23-2007, 09:33 PM
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BlackedOut, please note that I said IN MY OPINION. If everyone at your track has switched over to LRP, that means they are following one dude that won and they are probably mimicking him, hoping that his set-up works in their cars lol. I said I RAN both, and IN MY OPINION. If you disagree, tsk tsk for you. Novaks run cooler and with their 13mm, tuning options will be increased even more so. Not to mention, something goes wrong, their customer service blows LRP out of the water. I did however, give LRP props on timing options and the ability to remove the sensor wire. The choice is yours, excellent product with excellent customer service or "the other guy...Hello"<----from the Quiznos commercial. I am hearing really good things about Orions motors though. I expect Marcos J to pop in any minute now.
As for the ESC's, programming, I give the edge to LRP. But for reliability, power, throttle response, braking and overall killer looks (hey I like Orange).....GTB, GTB, GTB. Cant wait til Novak drops the mini version so I can dump this friggin Mamba.
. I said I RAN both, and IN MY OPINION. If you disagree, tsk tsk for you. Novaks run cooler and with their 13mm, tuning options will be increased even more so. Not to mention, something goes wrong, their customer service blows LRP out of the water. I did however, give LRP props on timing options and the ability to remove the sensor wire. The choice is yours, excellent product with excellent customer service or "the other guy...Hello"<----from the Quiznos commercial. I am hearing really good things about Orions motors though. I expect Marcos J to pop in any minute now.As for the ESC's, programming, I give the edge to LRP. But for reliability, power, throttle response, braking and overall killer looks (hey I like Orange).....GTB, GTB, GTB. Cant wait til Novak drops the mini version so I can dump this friggin Mamba.
08-23-2007, 09:46 PM
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BlackedOut, please note that I said IN MY OPINION. If everyone at your track has switched over to LRP, that means they are following one dude that won and they are probably mimicking him, hoping that his set-up works in their cars lol. I said I RAN both, and IN MY OPINION. If you disagree, tsk tsk for you. Novaks run cooler and with their 13mm, tuning options will be increased even more so. Not to mention, something goes wrong, their customer service blows LRP out of the water. I did however, give LRP props on timing options and the ability to remove the sensor wire. The choice is yours, excellent product with excellent customer service or "the other guy...Hello"<----from the Quiznos commercial. I am hearing really good things about Orions motors though. I expect Marcos J to pop in any minute now.
As for the ESC's, programming, I give the edge to LRP. But for reliability, power, throttle response, braking and overall killer looks (hey I like Orange).....GTB, GTB, GTB. Cant wait til Novak drops the mini version so I can dump this friggin Mamba.
. I said I RAN both, and IN MY OPINION. If you disagree, tsk tsk for you. Novaks run cooler and with their 13mm, tuning options will be increased even more so. Not to mention, something goes wrong, their customer service blows LRP out of the water. I did however, give LRP props on timing options and the ability to remove the sensor wire. The choice is yours, excellent product with excellent customer service or "the other guy...Hello"<----from the Quiznos commercial. I am hearing really good things about Orions motors though. I expect Marcos J to pop in any minute now.As for the ESC's, programming, I give the edge to LRP. But for reliability, power, throttle response, braking and overall killer looks (hey I like Orange).....GTB, GTB, GTB. Cant wait til Novak drops the mini version so I can dump this friggin Mamba.
I know it you opinion, mine also..
No, they all like it because they say, the power band is smoother, and I guess they tried out the one car that had it, and loved the power band
Tuning, sad part is, the big rotor will allow gearing up, but if the people run in the 160 range, they will give it gear till its the same, and then its running the same temps.. A few people at my track have ran them, And one is sponsored by novak, and he has just laughed at everyone net racing saying its this much better bla bla, he just said more drag break, and being able to gear higher, which knowing most people (I would to) gear it up, and then its where we started with the smaller one..
Dont get me wrong man, I run a novak 13.5 on a LRP TC sphere, Im not LRP only kind of guy, Just like we said, in out opinion's, And they way we drive