The One True 13.5 Thread
09-05-2007, 05:54 PM
#16
Not yet. I may try to get to the track Sunday and test it out. It definitely makes a different noise than the other two. The Feiago motors have a fan on the rotor, which makes kind of a loud whistling noise, and also supposedly keeps them cooler.
I didn't measure air gap, but I believe the Orion's is the largest based on just eyeing it, and also the fact that it was extremely difficult to get it back inside the bottom bearing since the rotor had so much room to flop around.
I didn't measure air gap, but I believe the Orion's is the largest based on just eyeing it, and also the fact that it was extremely difficult to get it back inside the bottom bearing since the rotor had so much room to flop around.
09-05-2007, 05:55 PM
#17
Contextual market factors such as local availability is one thing. Also, you can't count out aesthetics and ease of use.
09-05-2007, 06:01 PM
#20
I think they're all going to be really close to be honest. I haven't driven the Novak with the 13mm rotor yet. I did drive the LRP, and I definitely prefer its feel and increase drag brake over the Novak, but I think the 13mm rotor will make the Novak feel the same as the LRP. I imagine other people will do exhaustive testing to see which is better, but at this point, they all seem relatively close.
Also, what ESC, tx/rx are you using? (Because of the 2.4Ghz factor)
Thanks!
09-05-2007, 06:10 PM
#21
The LRP motor has more cogging, which seems to translate to more magnetic drag brake off throttle. Simply, it seems to slow down (off power) a lot more like a brushed motor, while the Novak motors seemed to roll quite a bit more. Also, the throttle seems to have a more linear, or natural feel, again like a brushed motor. It's not a huge difference, but I definitely found it noticeable, with the LRP being more enjoyable to drive. The ESC was the same in both cases, using the Novak GTB.
The things I've mentioned are exactly what Novak seems to indicate their 13mm rotor "fixes." I'll get around to trying it eventually.
Take this all with a grain of salt, though, and try it for yourself for the ultimate answer. I'm not seasoned pro, so I can only relate my experience at my current skill level. A better (or worse) driver may not notice these things, or care either way.
09-05-2007, 06:19 PM
#22
I have a GTB Spread Spectrum and plan to use it with 2.4GHz - and that is why I was asking. Thanks again.
09-05-2007, 06:27 PM
#23
Brushless SUCKS, it's for retards that can't build up a little electric motor!
Oh, did I step on on your thread syndr0me?
Consider it payback for all the bull...... that real racers have had to put up from you!
Brushed rules!!!!!!!!
Just couldn't resist.
Fred
Oh, did I step on on your thread syndr0me?
Consider it payback for all the bull...... that real racers have had to put up from you!
Brushed rules!!!!!!!!
Just couldn't resist.
Fred
09-05-2007, 06:39 PM
#24
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Wow, thank you fred, that is about the most useful information I have received since I was watching porno this morning, use spit not lube. While we are at it, CARS SUCK all you people with your fancy easy fast cars killing my horse racing just because you don't have the skill to train one.
09-05-2007, 06:58 PM
#25
09-05-2007, 07:19 PM
#27
I don't think so even didn't use BL before, due i am waiting for allowance using it in stock race of my hometown. Advantage it's just to have more choice to attract more people to join race, some stock race guy with less experience thought BL it's more expensive, that is right, but if they think for the whole season brushed kind it's universally pricey
09-06-2007, 04:37 AM
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are you talking about the 13.5ss or the 13.5ex from novak?
what I have read, the 13.5ss is way faster then the brush stock but the 13.5ex is pretty similar to a brush stock motor.
in our club, a few people have bought the 13.5ex from novak and we could say that it's just a little bit faster then a good stock brush motor.
now, why do we have to do all those testing...why ROAR don't do his job on brushless motor? it is because all the big motor tuner have too much influence on ROAR
what I have read, the 13.5ss is way faster then the brush stock but the 13.5ex is pretty similar to a brush stock motor.
in our club, a few people have bought the 13.5ex from novak and we could say that it's just a little bit faster then a good stock brush motor.
now, why do we have to do all those testing...why ROAR don't do his job on brushless motor? it is because all the big motor tuner have too much influence on ROAR