U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
#7671
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
So, the big motor question:
Do I get the SS 25.5 or do I buy the Ballistic 25.5?
If the two perform the same, then why sell both items? I've never seen a business model where identical products are sold to the same market demographic. Shouldn't the SS be retired in favor of the Ballistic if they are the same?
If one performs better, which one?
Should I buy both, find the gearing sweet spot for each, and install the appropriate motor for the appropriate sized track every week?
So far, all I know is that my SS 21.5 runs faster and cooler than one buddy's Ballistic 21.5 with the EXACT same motor & ESC settings and FDR.
Do I get the SS 25.5 or do I buy the Ballistic 25.5?
If the two perform the same, then why sell both items? I've never seen a business model where identical products are sold to the same market demographic. Shouldn't the SS be retired in favor of the Ballistic if they are the same?
If one performs better, which one?
Should I buy both, find the gearing sweet spot for each, and install the appropriate motor for the appropriate sized track every week?
So far, all I know is that my SS 21.5 runs faster and cooler than one buddy's Ballistic 21.5 with the EXACT same motor & ESC settings and FDR.
#7675
Tech Champion
iTrader: (261)
Having both the Ballistic AND the SS Pro versions will make two different price-points available for racers. The perfectly serviceable SS Pro at a slightly lower price for folks who don't care if it can be made into a different wind motor with the addition of a different stator assembly OR the option to spend a bit more money and have the flexibility of the Ballistic where they CAN alter the motor spec.
An additional reason to purchase the Ballistic over the SS Pro for now would be that at this point the 21.5 motor is the standard and we know the 25.5 will be the standard starting next fall. If someone is just starting out and buys the SS Pro 21.5 they will need to purchase another complete motor OR trade their SS for another SS via the Novak exchange (at current rates about $50 to do so). If they purchase the Ballistic all they would need to meet the new standard next fall would be to purchase a $35 25.5 stator assembly.
Or, you can do like me and LOVE the black-n-copper look of the Ballistic...I just can't say no.
An additional reason to purchase the Ballistic over the SS Pro for now would be that at this point the 21.5 motor is the standard and we know the 25.5 will be the standard starting next fall. If someone is just starting out and buys the SS Pro 21.5 they will need to purchase another complete motor OR trade their SS for another SS via the Novak exchange (at current rates about $50 to do so). If they purchase the Ballistic all they would need to meet the new standard next fall would be to purchase a $35 25.5 stator assembly.
Or, you can do like me and LOVE the black-n-copper look of the Ballistic...I just can't say no.
#7676
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
i think i will get the ballistic. I have the 17.5 SS pro now, but since the rule change coming up, i can tell the wife i need a new motor now! LOL (Gotta wait till tax time though.)
that and trying to get a lipo in a JRX-S pro is my current project. But so far its going good.
that and trying to get a lipo in a JRX-S pro is my current project. But so far its going good.
#7677
Tech Initiate
After reading these last few pages on discussion of the new USVTA rule changes, I am discouraged at the lack of concern for spending even more money to stay legal. Maybe I should race the short course trucks. Fun and affordability like VTA was before this change.
#7680
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
i can see where your coming from but it is all about working all the "Kinks" out for a fun and competitive class. from what i have read, they are just trying to keep everything even for door to door racing. Basically it all boils down to the driver's performance. Which is what racing is all about. Hopefully though this will be the last change.