1LikesNew Novak 25.5t Boss VTA motor
07-25-2013, 05:27 PM
#31
That's a good theory and I agree with it. Do people really push VTA motors to the point where they slow down due to heat, though? I'm asking because I am building my first VTA car now and haven't seen any of the guys running locally complain of any issues (they do run a max FDR though). Below a certain temp getting the motor to run cooler doesn't make a difference.
07-25-2013, 06:03 PM
#32
That's a good theory and I agree with it. Do people really push VTA motors to the point where they slow down due to heat, though? I'm asking because I am building my first VTA car now and haven't seen any of the guys running locally complain of any issues (they do run a max FDR though). Below a certain temp getting the motor to run cooler doesn't make a difference.
07-25-2013, 06:45 PM
#33
Ive pushed my motor to 170 before. I placed where I was happy in the race but that jeopardizes your motor and you risk burning it our (melting the shield around the wire winding or melting the plastic casing that holds the winds).. Luckily, that motor still runs strong but now it has a fan that keeps those temps down to 130 to 140's.. We'll see what the temps will be like with the new end bells allowing for additional cooling.
07-25-2013, 10:23 PM
#34
Too high.. Reason for the heat but I needed to do something to get a foot in the door for the top three. I moved the fan from the ESC over to the motor and ran low 140's high 130's to place 3rd in the main..
I was smoking everyone on the straights but I had bad speed on the corners. Have no fear though, I fixed my gearing for this coming weekend and also installed a nice Yeah Racing fan mount on the motor..
I was smoking everyone on the straights but I had bad speed on the corners. Have no fear though, I fixed my gearing for this coming weekend and also installed a nice Yeah Racing fan mount on the motor..
07-25-2013, 10:39 PM
#35
That's a good theory and I agree with it. Do people really push VTA motors to the point where they slow down due to heat, though? I'm asking because I am building my first VTA car now and haven't seen any of the guys running locally complain of any issues (they do run a max FDR though). Below a certain temp getting the motor to run cooler doesn't make a difference.
. Bought one of those TC4 club jobbers for this purpose... gotta look into these motors.
07-25-2013, 10:46 PM
#36
You don't need a Boss motor. The rotor and stator are the same as the Ballistic. The only advantage to the Boss is it possibly running cooler due to the vents. Anyone that thinks they need the additional vents in the back endbell to be competitive is fooling themselves. That being said, many will use it anyway just because it looks cool 
07-26-2013, 12:02 PM
#40
07-26-2013, 12:59 PM
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07-26-2013, 03:30 PM
#43
2. Smoother throttle I have tried every setting on the GTB, drive freq etc
3. Easier to adjust, easy to use program box. with the novak to place it in my car well the lights are on the back side and it is harder/ more time consuming to count lights and figure which setting you are adjusting.
4. I ran same setup back to back against the same car, I was equal on straight with Novak, gained alittle over a car length with JuStock
07-26-2013, 03:33 PM
#44
Tech Apprentice
1. Smaller easier to fit in car where i want it.
2. Smoother throttle I have tried every setting on the GTB, drive freq etc
3. Easier to adjust, easy to use program box. with the novak to place it in my car well the lights are on the back side and it is harder/ more time consuming to count lights and figure which setting you are adjusting.
4. I ran same setup back to back against the same car, I was equal on straight with Novak, gained alittle over a car length with JuStock
2. Smoother throttle I have tried every setting on the GTB, drive freq etc
3. Easier to adjust, easy to use program box. with the novak to place it in my car well the lights are on the back side and it is harder/ more time consuming to count lights and figure which setting you are adjusting.
4. I ran same setup back to back against the same car, I was equal on straight with Novak, gained alittle over a car length with JuStock
07-26-2013, 04:08 PM
#45
Sorry guys I totally disagree. The gtb series are all smoother than any speedo on the list. I've tested everyone and then some. The only esc I like better is from lrp.
Of course this is my opinion and choice.
Also. I have ever esc on the list except lrp ai. And sp revention. Its on loan. And my gtb2 is in my car.
Of course this is my opinion and choice.
Also. I have ever esc on the list except lrp ai. And sp revention. Its on loan. And my gtb2 is in my car.