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Old 05-26-2014, 05:15 PM
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I'm looking to buy a XERUN Stock Spec ESC Black Edition for mod. What's a good TURN to purchase for mod?
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Old 05-26-2014, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Emaculant
I'm looking to buy a XERUN Stock Spec ESC Black Edition for mod. What's a good TURN to purchase for mod?
Why not use the Hobbywing 1s V3.1. It costs a little more but works great in 1 cell and 2 cell racing with as much motor as you can handle.
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My advice to the op is to use different speedos for mod and stock.

Blinky software varies considerably from brand to brand. They're not all equal.

I've used a Black Diamond for many years but recently started to suspect I might be at a disadvantage. Changed to Tekin RS2. Half-3/4 lap faster on tight carpet layout. I was able to use more can timing without overheating so had more punch yet stable temps for consistency. Tekin simply had more raw power over the run which is what's needed with a 17.5.

In mod the delivery of the power is everything. So you're looking for feel and traction. Not outright power.
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There definitely is a difference brtween the esc's in blinky. We have tested a few on a motor dyno and the HW and Castle seem to be the best in blinky. It isn't top rpm but in the torque they let the motor produce.
I recommend the HW 1s because of its program ability, it has a built in booster, it tests near the top in that all mighty torque number and it works well from stock to mod.
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Originally Posted by old_dude
There definitely is a difference brtween the esc's in blinky. We have tested a few on a motor dyno and the HW and Castle seem to be the best in blinky. It isn't top rpm but in the torque they let the motor produce.
I recommend the HW 1s because of its program ability, it has a built in booster, it tests near the top in that all mighty torque number and it works well from stock to mod.
Do you need a programmer to program it? Also what's a good turn rating for mod?
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Old 05-28-2014, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by old_dude
Why not use the Hobbywing 1s V3.1. It costs a little more but works great in 1 cell and 2 cell racing with as much motor as you can handle.
Isn't the v3.1 1s, one cell only ? The v2 120 amp would do both .....
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Old 05-28-2014, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by old_dude
Why not use the Hobbywing 1s V3.1. It costs a little more but works great in 1 cell and 2 cell racing with as much motor as you can handle.
The v3.1 1s is only for 1s.

The previous v2.1 1s was able to use both 1s and 2s.
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Originally Posted by hyujmn
The v3.1 1s is only for 1s.

The previous v2.1 1s was able to use both 1s and 2s.
You are right, I hadn't seen that on the V3.1 but it is stated in the manual for 1s only. Try and find the older version 2 if you can as it is works for one or two cell racing and can handle a 3.5t easily. Most 1/12 mod racers run that low, I don't know where the mod T/C racers are at wind wise.
Yes you do need a programmer and a computer to put it into "blinky" mode. The computer is needed to change the mode in a V2 and between profiles in the V3's. Once you are in a mode you want the programmer to change settings within the mode/profile. It can be done with the button but that is a pain.
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Viper VTX1 - won 2 ROAR Nationals in 17.5 last year. Add your favorite motor. Just wanted to add my .02
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