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Old 01-13-2010, 08:19 AM
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Thanks again Adam. I'm kinda kicking myself right now. I didn't really know what I was buying when I started putting this car together so I went with what I knew...Novak. I found a new GTB 2.4ghz esc for $119. I did do some research on the boards, but didn't understand (until I got on the track) just what all the new technology is all about. I see that I can get the SP LPF for $130...for the extra $11 I think I blew it! Not knocking the Novak, it's just that the GTB is not the most current technology.

Oh well, live and learn!
No, it's one of their older yet very capable ESC's. I've seen it hang with all the new stuff on the track, I think a lot might be driver, but that's my opinion

Steve and company at Novak make great stuff, I don't think you blew it, it's probably one of the best start points when getting getting in brushless
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Adam, please check PMs.
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Adam, does speed passion have any escs that would be legal under USVTA rules for Sept 2010? Basically ESCs with no timing advance or turbo, like a Novak Havoc?
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Adam, does speed passion have any escs that would be legal under USVTA rules for Sept 2010? Basically ESCs with no timing advance or turbo, like a Novak Havoc?
LMFAO USVTA has ESC rules?

what a joke!

Unfortunately we do not.

Sounds like the USVTA needs to go back to wiper MSC's and mabuchi motors
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Originally Posted by abailey21
No, it's one of their older yet very capable ESC's. I've seen it hang with all the new stuff on the track, I think a lot might be driver, but that's my opinion

Steve and company at Novak make great stuff, I don't think you blew it, it's probably one of the best start points when getting getting in brushless
Don't get me wrong, I'm a long time fan of Novak. I guess I'm just seeing the ability to update software via direct download as the "next level" in r/c speed controllers...and an exciting prospect at that.

BTW, with me it is DEFINITELY the driver!!!
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Old 01-13-2010, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Old Tech
BTW, with me it is DEFINITELY the driver!!!
me too lol
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Originally Posted by abailey21
LMFAO USVTA has ESC rules?

what a joke!

Unfortunately we do not.

Sounds like the USVTA needs to go back to wiper MSC's and mabuchi motors
yeah thats what I thought as I didn't see any while searching around.
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Old 01-13-2010, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by abailey21
LMFAO USVTA has ESC rules?

what a joke!

Unfortunately we do not.

Sounds like the USVTA needs to go back to wiper MSC's and mabuchi motors
Hey easy on the USVTA rule...I am part of the rule maker as well...
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Old 01-13-2010, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Solara
Hey easy on the USVTA rule...I am part of the rule maker as well...
I have nothing....

I actually heard FDOS here in Florida has the same rule, gues that's one series and one class I wont be running
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GUYS I WAS RUNNING A NOVAK 13.5 SS WITH A HAVOC SPORT ESC GEARED AT 24/75....PERFECT ON THE TRACK (SHORT COURSE SC10)...BEARINGS WENT, SO I GAT THE NOVAL EX 13.5 UPGRADED WITH THE BIG BEARING END BELL & SINTERED ROTOR SAME GEARING .....SMOKED MY ESC
ANYIDEAS WHY ?
IT IS SUPPOST TO BE THE SAME AFTER UPGRADE ADDED
ANY ADVICE OR HELP ?
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Old 01-13-2010, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BUCKSHOTRC
GUYS I WAS RUNNING A NOVAK 13.5 SS WITH A HAVOC SPORT ESC GEARED AT 24/75....PERFECT ON THE TRACK (SHORT COURSE SC10)...BEARINGS WENT, SO I GAT THE NOVAL EX 13.5 UPGRADED WITH THE BIG BEARING END BELL & SINTERED ROTOR SAME GEARING .....SMOKED MY ESC
ANYIDEAS WHY ?
IT IS SUPPOST TO BE THE SAME AFTER UPGRADE ADDED
ANY ADVICE OR HELP ?
Did you check the temp after running?

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Old 01-13-2010, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BUCKSHOTRC
GUYS I WAS RUNNING A NOVAK 13.5 SS WITH A HAVOC SPORT ESC GEARED AT 24/75....PERFECT ON THE TRACK (SHORT COURSE SC10)...BEARINGS WENT, SO I GAT THE NOVAL EX 13.5 UPGRADED WITH THE BIG BEARING END BELL & SINTERED ROTOR SAME GEARING .....SMOKED MY ESC
ANYIDEAS WHY ?
IT IS SUPPOST TO BE THE SAME AFTER UPGRADE ADDED
ANY ADVICE OR HELP ?
You might want to ask Novak?

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...-trans-am.html

I know that thread is more VTA specific, but Novak created it and I bet that's a better place to ask
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Adam,

Have any feedback on the new software for 13.5 offroad?

Also, Will 7.5 be too much load on LPF?

Charlie B. Bummer!!!

Rob...........
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Old 01-13-2010, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Robio
Adam,

Have any feedback on the new software for 13.5 offroad?

Also, Will 7.5 be too much load on LPF?

Charlie B. Bummer!!!

Rob...........
I can answer the 2nd one....no, my CAT was running 5.5 with the LPF version, not a problem. 6.5 is event better but I think 7.5 is the best if I have one (only got 5.5. and 6.5 running the 1/10th CAT XT)
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Old 01-13-2010, 10:22 AM
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ASK NOVAK.....THEY SAID NO IDEA,ESC TEMP WAS HOT,MOTOR WAS COOL,NOVAK SAYS GEARING WAS NOT THE ISSUE
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