1/14 Recoil Pro ARR Spashett Edition
11-14-2007, 08:05 PM
#46
Tech Adept
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Jordan,
I am using that battery with a Mamba 25 ESC and an 8000kv brushless. I know duneland does not think that is a good combo and I will try another combo later. But for now, that thing is a blast! I was running it this afternoon on my street and could not get the smile off my face!
So far, I have had no issues. I thought for sure I would. The battery might have been run down a little, and I did make some programming adjustments on the ESC but, it is really fun. I am about ready for the track. 
duneland: Are you skeptical of the new Pro version? I was talking to the "Recoil guy" (not sales) at Horizon yesterday and he sounded like it was going to be pretty bitchin'. Basically $180 worth of upgrades for $30 more, plus electronics, motor and battery of course.
I am using that battery with a Mamba 25 ESC and an 8000kv brushless. I know duneland does not think that is a good combo and I will try another combo later. But for now, that thing is a blast! I was running it this afternoon on my street and could not get the smile off my face!
So far, I have had no issues. I thought for sure I would. The battery might have been run down a little, and I did make some programming adjustments on the ESC but, it is really fun. I am about ready for the track. duneland: Are you skeptical of the new Pro version? I was talking to the "Recoil guy" (not sales) at Horizon yesterday and he sounded like it was going to be pretty bitchin'. Basically $180 worth of upgrades for $30 more, plus electronics, motor and battery of course.
11-15-2007, 06:39 AM
#47
Tech Initiate
I am sort of confused. Isn't that motor designed for 1/18th scale cars? How is your Recoil not under powered? This must mean that the Recoil is fairly light.
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-Jordan
:con fused::con fused::con fused:-Jordan
11-15-2007, 06:40 AM
#48
Tech Initiate
I am sort of confused. Isn't that motor designed for 1/18th scale cars? How is your Recoil not under powered? This must mean that the Recoil is fairly light.
-Jordan
-Jordan
11-15-2007, 06:49 AM
#49
Tech Initiate
Duneland,
What motor/esc/battery combo are you using? Why don't you think NitroNubee's combo is a good one?
-Jordan
What motor/esc/battery combo are you using? Why don't you think NitroNubee's combo is a good one?
-Jordan
11-15-2007, 10:17 AM
#50
Wesley,
Sorry I missed you at the show! I don't think I will be able to make it to the east coast.. The date is sneaking up on me and I am not prepared (financially or otherwise).
Nitronubee,
First, the pro/spashett version; I think it will be a good deal. The diffs, shocks, and motor plate being the best part. I just don't like the chassis design, but that gives me a chance to offer an upgrade
!
With regard to the Mamba system; They are fantastic in the M18, but have been problematic in larger/heavier cars & trucks. Most of our attempts were made a few years ago, trying to make them work in Mini Quakes and such. There were, and still are, many larger motors that work well in these vehicles, without dealing with the issues that arose.
Since then, Castle has made many advancements in the software (and more recently, to the hardware) in the mamba esc. One of the kids that runs here, put one in his Recoil with good results. His is an earlier esc w/1.06 version software. I noticed some hesitation from a dead stop (occasional), but otherwise it worked well.
Jordan,
I have an Apogee 1500 2 cell, Mamba esc, Ultrafly outrunner, in mine. I will try the Cyclon Mini Punch outrunner this weekend.
The Ultrafly has pretty good performance but not as 'insane' as I have gotten used to. I have several motors slated for testing.
Sorry I missed you at the show! I don't think I will be able to make it to the east coast.. The date is sneaking up on me and I am not prepared (financially or otherwise).
Nitronubee,
First, the pro/spashett version; I think it will be a good deal. The diffs, shocks, and motor plate being the best part. I just don't like the chassis design, but that gives me a chance to offer an upgrade
!With regard to the Mamba system; They are fantastic in the M18, but have been problematic in larger/heavier cars & trucks. Most of our attempts were made a few years ago, trying to make them work in Mini Quakes and such. There were, and still are, many larger motors that work well in these vehicles, without dealing with the issues that arose.
Since then, Castle has made many advancements in the software (and more recently, to the hardware) in the mamba esc. One of the kids that runs here, put one in his Recoil with good results. His is an earlier esc w/1.06 version software. I noticed some hesitation from a dead stop (occasional), but otherwise it worked well.
Jordan,
I have an Apogee 1500 2 cell, Mamba esc, Ultrafly outrunner, in mine. I will try the Cyclon Mini Punch outrunner this weekend.
The Ultrafly has pretty good performance but not as 'insane' as I have gotten used to. I have several motors slated for testing.
11-15-2007, 10:49 AM
#51
11-15-2007, 01:22 PM
#52
Tech Adept
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You're welcome!
Duneland: There must be 1,000 motors out there that could work!
I am still having good success with my set up. I ran my Recoil yesterday for a while and had a blast. No standing start issues or cogging. *fingers crossed* I would still like to try a smaller pinion. Do you have any recommendations for 2.0mm shafts? I will have some time off during the holidays, I would like to get up there and race a little. Keep me posted on the chassis thing!
Duneland: There must be 1,000 motors out there that could work!
I am still having good success with my set up. I ran my Recoil yesterday for a while and had a blast. No standing start issues or cogging. *fingers crossed* I would still like to try a smaller pinion. Do you have any recommendations for 2.0mm shafts? I will have some time off during the holidays, I would like to get up there and race a little. Keep me posted on the chassis thing!
11-16-2007, 05:13 AM
#53
I wonder if they are just gonna sell the hop ups parts for those who already have a recoil that have put some hop ups on it to get it closer to the new kits specs.
11-16-2007, 04:35 PM
#54
Tech Initiate
I don't think they are coming out with a conversion kit if that is what you mean, but they will be selling all the parts from the ARR Pro editon so that anyone that already has a Recoil can upgrade with the parts from the ARR Pro edition.
-Jordan Burns
11-16-2007, 04:44 PM
#55
You're welcome!
Duneland: There must be 1,000 motors out there that could work! I am still having good success with my set up. I ran my Recoil yesterday for a while and had a blast. No standing start issues or cogging. *fingers crossed* I would still like to try a smaller pinion. Do you have any recommendations for 2.0mm shafts? I will have some time off during the holidays, I would like to get up there and race a little. Keep me posted on the chassis thing!
Duneland: There must be 1,000 motors out there that could work!
I am still having good success with my set up. I ran my Recoil yesterday for a while and had a blast. No standing start issues or cogging. *fingers crossed* I would still like to try a smaller pinion. Do you have any recommendations for 2.0mm shafts? I will have some time off during the holidays, I would like to get up there and race a little. Keep me posted on the chassis thing!
11-22-2007, 11:11 PM
#57
Tech Initiate
Does anyone know of anyother names that the Recoil might be called besides the Carisma GT-14 because I live in Hong Kong and whenever I say recoil, sportwerks, or carisma at an RC store they just get really confused and ignore me. Thanks.
11-26-2007, 03:39 PM
#58
11-26-2007, 03:40 PM
#59
The car is made by MA Toys somewhere in the New Territory.
11-27-2007, 10:37 AM
#60
The pinion/spur pitch is said to be .5 module, however, I have found that some 48 pitch pinions work quite well (if not better) than most of the .5s I have tried. Just thought I would throw that out there in case your motor choice has a 1/8 shaft. Xray m18 pinions might also work well if you are running a 2mm shaft.... I haven't tried them yet though.