New Novak Brusless System
09-18-2006, 09:49 PM
#1486
Thanks Steve, I appreciate the feedback. I think my perception of it being slower might just be that I need to give it more gear to get similar/same performance to the other rotor. I realize the lowly 4300 doesn't get much attention compared to all the hot mods, but we've built a class around it, and so far, it's been a great time.
09-18-2006, 10:37 PM
#1487
Originally Posted by Drewdc90
I imagine a sintered rotor would sort that out or better yet, a 3.5.
09-19-2006, 01:31 AM
#1488
Tech Master
Originally Posted by Lokanas
Yeah, i was seriously scared when first tried it. I tried to be easy with the throttle finger - with slightly used 3800's i was finishing with ~150-50mah left in the batts.
First i felt fastest on the track, but two guys became fed up with their 8T's maintenance during quals and switched to Spheres. After that i went up from 8.2 to 8.0-7.9... I tried to go a tooth/two lower after first thermal but i was too slow..
And again... i was VERY soft on a throttle just to make runtime.
Here's a pic of the track...
First i felt fastest on the track, but two guys became fed up with their 8T's maintenance during quals and switched to Spheres. After that i went up from 8.2 to 8.0-7.9... I tried to go a tooth/two lower after first thermal but i was too slow..
And again... i was VERY soft on a throttle just to make runtime.
Here's a pic of the track...
Gosh!!!
I'm highly undergeared...! My local 1/8 track has something of the same lenght or longer straight than that...! Something must be done...! 
09-19-2006, 11:45 PM
#1489
250+ degrees killed the SS4300. The winds in the stator were melted, and the rotor was yellowed. Andrew, you may need to replace yours.
There seems to be a very noticeable correlation between the strength of the original rotor's magnet, and how much heat it produces during a race. The magnet seems to fade quite a bit over time, even without a bunch of thermaling.
There seems to be a very noticeable correlation between the strength of the original rotor's magnet, and how much heat it produces during a race. The magnet seems to fade quite a bit over time, even without a bunch of thermaling.
09-20-2006, 12:43 AM
#1491
Originally Posted by Ben.C
Gosh!!! I'm highly undergeared...! My local 1/8 track has something of the same lenght or longer straight than that...! Something must be done...!
I'm highly undergeared...! My local 1/8 track has something of the same lenght or longer straight than that...! Something must be done...! 
Especially with that throttle finger I believe you're experienced enough to decide if it's really worth it - maybe infield is slower?BTW the straight in a picture flows into another so there is almost no need in releasing the throttle in a turn 1 (sure if you got a GOOD line with 4.5 at max revs with 8:1 ratio )
Check out the attachments
09-20-2006, 01:49 AM
#1492
Tech Master
Originally Posted by Lokanas
Be careful Especially with that throttle finger I believe you're experienced enough to decide if it's really worth it - maybe infield is slower?
BTW the straight in a picture flows into another so there is almost no need in releasing the throttle in a turn 1 (sure if you got a GOOD line with 4.5 at max revs with 8:1 ratio ) Check out the attachments
Especially with that throttle finger I believe you're experienced enough to decide if it's really worth it - maybe infield is slower?BTW the straight in a picture flows into another so there is almost no need in releasing the throttle in a turn 1 (sure if you got a GOOD line with 4.5 at max revs with 8:1 ratio )
Check out the attachments I'll be careful...At least I got to bring it down below 10.00
09-20-2006, 04:41 PM
#1493
Originally Posted by syndr0me
250+ degrees killed the SS4300. The winds in the stator were melted, and the rotor was yellowed. Andrew, you may need to replace yours.
There seems to be a very noticeable correlation between the strength of the original rotor's magnet, and how much heat it produces during a race. The magnet seems to fade quite a bit over time, even without a bunch of thermaling.
There seems to be a very noticeable correlation between the strength of the original rotor's magnet, and how much heat it produces during a race. The magnet seems to fade quite a bit over time, even without a bunch of thermaling.
09-20-2006, 08:16 PM
#1494
Tech Initiate
Hey
Just need some help with gearing for the 3.5R.
Im running on a track very similar to the one Lokanans posted Pics on in post #1491. Does anyone have any idea what gearing to run with the 3.5R?
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
Just need some help with gearing for the 3.5R.
Im running on a track very similar to the one Lokanans posted Pics on in post #1491. Does anyone have any idea what gearing to run with the 3.5R?
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
09-21-2006, 08:36 AM
#1495
Gearing advice on a small carpet track with the 4.5 motor? Rubber tires.
10-04-2006, 09:01 AM
#1496
I got a look at the new heatsink from Novak last night. It replaces the ugly purple "ring" on the motors with a new one that's got a heatsink built into it. So, it's more like a part of the motor than something that just clips on to the outside. It also comes with thermal paste to make sure you get the most heat transfer possible. I'm gonna get a black one, purple isn't my thing.
Has anybody tried polishing the can of their brushless motors? I saw that this guy did it, and thought I might give it a try. The motor would look pretty bling polished with the black heatsink. I bet it's worth 3,000 RPM at least!
Has anybody tried polishing the can of their brushless motors? I saw that this guy did it, and thought I might give it a try. The motor would look pretty bling polished with the black heatsink. I bet it's worth 3,000 RPM at least!
10-04-2006, 10:22 AM
#1497
Originally Posted by syndr0me
I got a look at the new heatsink from Novak last night. It replaces the ugly purple "ring" on the motors with a new one that's got a heatsink built into it. So, it's more like a part of the motor than something that just clips on to the outside. It also comes with thermal paste to make sure you get the most heat transfer possible. I'm gonna get a black one, purple isn't my thing.
Has anybody tried polishing the can of their brushless motors? I saw that this guy did it, and thought I might give it a try. The motor would look pretty bling polished with the black heatsink. I bet it's worth 3,000 RPM at least!
Has anybody tried polishing the can of their brushless motors? I saw that this guy did it, and thought I might give it a try. The motor would look pretty bling polished with the black heatsink. I bet it's worth 3,000 RPM at least!
10-04-2006, 11:22 AM
#1499
Tower has 'em in blue, black and purple, but no pictures, and only purple in stock. Make sure you don't get the one for the HV motors.
Velociti Motor Sleeve
Velociti Motor Sleeve
10-04-2006, 01:54 PM
#1500
Originally Posted by syndr0me
Tower has 'em in blue, black and purple, but no pictures, and only purple in stock. Make sure you don't get the one for the HV motors.
Velociti Motor Sleeve
Velociti Motor Sleeve
