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Old 11-06-2006, 12:06 AM
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I run my 4.5 on a very big 1/8 track with 40MHz KO Helios. I don't experience any glitches so far...

*Fingers crossed*
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Old 11-06-2006, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Ben.C
I run my 4.5 on a very big 1/8 track with 40MHz KO Helios. I don't experience any glitches so far...

*Fingers crossed*
Neither do I (and I run on 40Mhz as well), but some friends at the track have had it...

anyway, I have my spektrum on the way... and that makes me wonder if I will need to do the radio setup everytime I change from the FM module to the spektrum.... even using the same radio (M11)... anyone? It would be really a hassle to "reset to defaults" and then need to reprogram all parameters....

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Hi Guys,

40 mhz systems typically have significantly lower signal strength. I've seen some customers/racers have issues with 40mhz and the GTB, while I've also seen many who have not had problems. This has to do with the lower power of 40 mhz, and how the install effects it. This is a 40mhz problem, not FM, not AM, not any particular brands, simply function of 40 mhz signal strength.

Spektrum has it's own set of issues you might want to be prepared for. They don't like low voltage. So in Some TC, and even higher traction offroad, when you "get on" the throttle somewhat hard, the main voltage "drops" below what the BEC is. This causes the spektrum to stutter, or hesitate, basically it momentarily shuts off and on very quickly.

Spektrum actually offers a "receiver capacitor" for this problem. As does novak, we call it the "Glitch Buster".

You guys can always email us directly for factory direct answers
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Originally Posted by Charlie
Hi Guys,

Spektrum has it's own set of issues you might want to be prepared for. They don't like low voltage. So in Some TC, and even higher traction offroad, when you "get on" the throttle somewhat hard, the main voltage "drops" below what the BEC is. This causes the spektrum to stutter, or hesitate, basically it momentarily shuts off and on very quickly.
Yep, recently I installed a GTB 6.5 system in my T4 and every time the voltage drops low ( WFO throttle or 10 minutes run ) the spektrum receiver would glitch and sometimes run off on its own. I stuck a capacitor ( a spare for the GTB ) in the battery slot for the receiver and this FIXED my problem.

Interesting note: when using Orion Lipo 4800, never had this problem.
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Old 11-07-2006, 11:18 AM
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I have the 4.5 motor and wants to upgrade to sintered motor. Can anybody give me the part number? Thanks.
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Old 11-07-2006, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Yellowtaro
I have the 4.5 motor and wants to upgrade to sintered motor. Can anybody give me the part number? Thanks.
novak # 5908
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&I=LXNLZ1&P=
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vtl1180ny
Should I bother running the fan on the GTB???

Can't wait to see how many Mah are left in the packs after an 8 minute race... I was discharging my 4200's and still had like 2200 mah left running a Monster stock...
I don't have any experience with the GTB, but you definately won't need the fan for 1/12th, 4 cell, and the 13.5. Someone else will have to comment on if you need the heat sink. For the Sphere's, you do not need the heatsink or fan.

As for the mAh, you'll love how little mAh the brushless motors use. Repeaking your first pack for the 3rd race is very fast.
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Originally Posted by James35
I don't have any experience with the GTB, but you definately won't need the fan for 1/12th, 4 cell, and the 13.5. Someone else will have to comment on if you need the heat sink. For the Sphere's, you do not need the heatsink or fan.

As for the mAh, you'll love how little mAh the brushless motors use. Repeaking your first pack for the 3rd race is very fast.
I practiced for a while and then ran the first qualifier on 1 pack, discharged it and still have 1100mah left....

I had to take the fan off because the body wouldn't fit on with the fan on....
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Anyone had the heatsink off and ran it?
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Old 11-07-2006, 03:39 PM
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I'm looking at buying a GTB and 5.5 and am after the lowest price, best I have seen so far was Tower at $239.

Thanks in advance
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Old 11-07-2006, 08:06 PM
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I just got my 4.5r system from precisionrc ordered it Monday and got it Wednesday, 3 days from HK to Australia the wires are just so damn long! Looks like I will be doing some cutting and soldering.

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Originally Posted by ford_racing
I'm looking at buying a GTB and 5.5 and am after the lowest price, best I have seen so far was Tower at $239.

Thanks in advance
You should get a $15 discount from Towers.
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Old 11-09-2006, 02:30 PM
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New Brushless System ready to be installed. A little cutting and soldering and vwella.
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hi, since there are 6 motor mounting screws, and 4 are not used, would it be ok to seal them up with sealant so dirt not get in? or those extra holes are essential for cooling?
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Originally Posted by BlueR1
hi, since there are 6 motor mounting screws, and 4 are not used, would it be ok to seal them up with sealant so dirt not get in? or those extra holes are essential for cooling?
dont need to seal it there is a gasket behind the endbell to keep dirt out
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