Novaks new 17.5 brushed equivalent

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11-16-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by syndr0me

Oh man, it won't be long before we see you in the LiPo threads I bet! :-)

After a quick check outside.............nope hell didn't freeze over

11-16-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NovakTwo

Novak offers a cheap, legal system for $169.00

You are very correct!

11-16-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hohwart

You might get them close, and there is a greater performance advantage than just bearings. In the end we are comparing an $83.00 BL motor to a $24.00 brushed motor. Not very fair.

The only true equivalent will be motors with similar performance AND price.

LOL....try buying a "stock" motor in my neck of the woods for only
$24. 2) 27t's are more than any brushless motor. ($40 each, as compared to 76.99). Sorry, I was ammused by that statement. I know I can mail order cheaper....but we gotta support the local shops as well.

11-16-2007, 01:24 PM

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I think it would be nice to keep the classes separate for as long as possible.

That would be nice, but the TC scene in dwindling as we speak.

11-16-2007, 01:26 PM

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Losi has an entry level system that will be $179 and Castle has one coming that is cheaper than that. I can see noobs using one of those when they first get started.

Dont forget Novak's XBR system