simplechamp

iTrader: (73)

Not at all, I'm saying I think many people will accuse the Viper 1/8 motors of being Tekin clones just because they have a similar color scheme. I have nothing against Tekin products. I have never used them myself so I don't have an opinion one way or the other, but have heard nothing but good things about them.

Raman

iTrader: (94)

Looks like Novak is releasing a legitimate 1/8 scale BL motor.. FINALLY!

http://teamnovak.com/press_releases/...c_8_Motors.pdf

ESC to follow.

snellemin

iTrader: (16)

The 4s limit on the Novak is a let down as usual. At least they saw the light finally and started working on the 1/8 4 pole sensored motors. But this motor looks so cheap. Looks like an old Feigao motor. I like looks and feel of the Ballistic and previous models, but to me they just went cheap with the 1/8 motor.


The Tekin motors spin just as smooth as the Tekno Neu's that I have.

Raman

iTrader: (94)

Looks cheap from one little picture? LOL Looks can be deceiving.. earlier I mistook the red anodised look of Viper for for a Tekin. Proof is in how it performs.

As for the limit on the ESC.. there I agree with you. Not sure why they are only going to do a 4S.

snellemin

iTrader: (16)

Heatsink is feigao like. No innovation there. Disappointing for an American company. It would've been nicer if it looked like a Ballistic. But this is just my opinion. I believe it will perform just as well as other motors in the same price range. RPM limit is my concern and kv options.

simplechamp

iTrader: (73)

Maybe after these are released and established in the market they will add the Ballistic 8 to their "Build-A-Ballistic" program, and let the user choose custom winds and tuning rotors.

It's nice to see it fully user-rebuildable. With either this or the Venom 1/8 I can buy a motor, and then if want to play around with different voltages or gear for a different vehicle I can buy a different wind stator instead of a whole new motor. Not to mention being able to repair things yourself if you need a new rotor, sensor package, etc.

WildBillMassey

iTrader: (5)

He got the 1st version of the shock tower, he needs to get a hold of Max Velocity and they will replace it for free with the updated version. More than likely he bought it from a hobby shop that just wanted to get rid of it instead of actually helping a customer.

FangsCPO

That sucks!!!

simplechamp

iTrader: (73)

Yet another reason to shop at IGT Hobbies! I'm about to pick up a set of the Max Velocity carbon IGT towers myself.

whipnet

Have any of you guys ever run aluminum rims? pros/cons?

I know they are not ideal for nitro, but for brushless I have been eyeballing some.

Thanks guys!

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Jspeed

Aluminum wheels do look great, but might be hard to glue slicks and more rotational weight too. A hard hit might bend them forever, shatter plastic/pins or "taco" a chassis real fast.

whipnet

Thanks for your feedback, you're probably right. If I get some, they'll probably be for show and pictures only.

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simplechamp

iTrader: (73)

Today I made a custom center diff brace for my Jammin GT. It has an extended shelf to mount the ESC, and a wide opening in the center to allow easy adjustment of the Slipperential.

Also, after discovering my RC-Monster motor mount had a very slight bend, I ordered the Jammin/NEXX8 cam motor mount. OFN41125

drpower

iTrader: (9)

Hey if you find some nice ones can you post some links... I wouldn't mind a sick looking set for the shelf on my GTP2E/IGTBody

whipnet

I have been looking at these. I know NitroRCX doesn't exactly sweat quality, but they would look great for show.

http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c00-816121.html

I wish Vanquish made rims for buggies.

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