Originally Posted by 8ight-e

those hopup pivots don't look like they have any more options vs the stock choices. Stockers look more than durable enough. I doubt those carbon shock towers offer much more than a few oz savings. If they drop front spindles, I'll go for those the rest looks unnecessary iMO. Thanks for the thoughts though. I'll wait till parts wear or break before bothering.

Originally Posted by SaladFork

I've been loving the CC 1410... For how small it is, it's been faster than any of the 4.5 cans I tried (The SP V10 is very close). We also ran the 1415 on 3S today at the track, started 11t and could have used a 13T for more strait speed.

I also have the Tekin 5.5 and have ran both 2 and 3S, it's works awesome on 3S, 2S also works fine but I had more fun on 3S .

Check out the size and weight on a few different motors. I would recommend the 1410 all day.


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Im putting an mmp sct w/1415 and i have roar legal 2s 5800 battery packs...can you estimate what kind of run times ill be lookin at?

WOW IM SORRY I REALLY MESSED THIS QUOTE UP SOMEHOW

Originally Posted by SaladFork

Go back and read from the beginning of this thread... I was also a non-believer.

So thanks to all who helped me become a believer.

Originally Posted by harydog5150

I'm reading a lot of posts about 4.5 550 motors. I'm running a Neu 1509 and an MMP setup in mine. Blazing fast with a 15t pinion and runs about 100 degrees. Is anyone else using this setup out there?

Originally Posted by chiro972

You really shouldn't make statements like that as if they are fact. In fact, I ran a Novak ballistic 550 with a MMP all last season and had not one single issue. I do know that lots of them did, but for whatever reason I did not.

I think it was due to me NOT downloading a buggy firmware update and because I use an analog servo, but for whatever reason, mine is absolutely wonderful. Smoothest esc I have ever used.

Originally Posted by Ridley

Actually, the rear shock tower is pretty prone to bending. My buddy bent his wednesday with the factory bumper. The one on mine has been bent a lot and hammered back straight each time, lol. It's just a thin stamped piece. You'll notice the body won't want to fit right before anything else, but it's pretty much guaranteed it's gonna get tweaked

The carbon towers or the fancy aluminum ones aren't very expensive and HAVE to be tougher than the stockers

Aluminum spindles is probably the least needed option parts the truck needs...the stock plastic is amazingly durable.

Originally Posted by chiro972

In case anyone is wondering about the stock tires. They look like they would work pretty well. They look just like PL Bowtie 1/8 scale tires (Not the bowtie SC tires) They feel like the compound is in between M2 and M3. If you can't find wheels yet (most places have them now) and you're wondering about racing on the stockers, I would say that unless you are running on pure indoor smooth clay, the stock tires might be a decent choice. I won't get to try it on the track for a few more days, but those are my initial thoughts.

Originally Posted by 8ight-e

Forgot to ask saw plenty of people noting hop ups.. but do you really need any hop ups at all? I saw on casey's he had the alum pivot supports and hubs, or is it just a little bling basically? I know I don't need any upgrades on my 8ight-e, it's a frickin tank... hoping for similar luck w/ this sct.

Originally Posted by chiro972

Sorry for back to back posts, but here goes.

You Losi team guys: I have an xcelorin 1/10 scale esc that has worked just fine for me (unlike the 1/8 scale esc) anyway, I was thinking about trying this out with my Novak Ballistic 4.5 550 motor. I've never messed with the timing or anything on this esc, but can you guys list your settings on this ESC?

I have the Losi software (probably need to do a version upgrade) and the plug to attach to the computer, I just need recommended software and firmware versions and what the settings are.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by chiro972

Sorry for back to back posts, but here goes.

You Losi team guys: I have an xcelorin 1/10 scale esc that has worked just fine for me (unlike the 1/8 scale esc) anyway, I was thinking about trying this out with my Novak Ballistic 4.5 550 motor. I've never messed with the timing or anything on this esc, but can you guys list your settings on this ESC?

I have the Losi software (probably need to do a version upgrade) and the plug to attach to the computer, I just need recommended software and firmware versions and what the settings are.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by KingdomRacer

You're welcome


That is my best setup so far, running a Neu 1409/1Y w MMP (extra caps on esc), I have all Novak's 550's and both of the new CC motors for SCT's and still find my Neu 1409/1Y to be the best


+1 I own 3 MMP's with no issues and only recently decided to put extra caps on 2 of them for a peace of mind rather than I needed too


+1 on the towers and don't forget about the rear hubs that have been said to break as well. I ordered the f/r carbon towers aluminum hubs and f/r pivot hinges and sway bar set right off the bat.
I personally like having tuning options and rather have the parts ready to be replaced than be at the track and not have them

Originally Posted by harydog5150

I'm reading a lot of posts about 4.5 550 motors. I'm running a Neu 1509 and an MMP setup in mine. Blazing fast with a 15t pinion and runs about 100 degrees. Is anyone else using this setup out there?

Originally Posted by Ridley

I've got a ton of time on the conversion truck, and the rear hubs have held up just fine, no issues there. Not even any slop in them yet.

Nothing real serious, and I have around 15 weekends and 11 A Main wins on the conversion truck.

Originally Posted by Ridley

I'm hoping so, but one thing I learned on here fast, is that for some reason we use more battery and run higher temps than what many post on here IDK exactly why, maybe because we drive harder, have tackier tracks, use more brakes, spend less time upside down, or simply don't exagerate...whatever the reason....we are always at the upper echelon of heat and battery consumption. For instance, I was putting that much or a little more back into my batteries when I was running this motor at a dog turd slow .44 ratio.....so I know it will be more now at .50.

Case in point #2, was my buddy about melting down his novak 4.5 yesterday with the recommended 16t pinion gear Came off somewhere over 190* with only 10* timing

Here is a typical track we run, my losi is the bright yellow one starting 4th on the grid. Whats the Losi doing 4th on the grid...well, I can thank my trusty MMP for that debacle...RX8 in for the main, though I still blew my chance with 1 minute left. That race was with a novak 4.5, geared 17/52, came off at 165*, and used around 6200mah in 10 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsGF1...layer_embedded