Going brushless
 

Im going to get a brushless ESC for my tc4 drift car and wanted one with a reverse profile. I was woundering if anyone had any comments on the 2 ESC's Ive narrowed it down to:

Novak xbr
Lrp A.I automatic pro reverse

Please let me kow if you have had/used either and your experience with them.

I currently use the XBR from Novak. The motor limit is only 8.5 though on the XBR. But this doesnt matter to me as that is more than enough motor for me. It works great. No complaints as of yet. I have seen issues with lrp escs and motors at my track. I have only seen 1 problem with a novak motor. So, I went with novak because of the name, reputation, and experience.

Now, if you want to go to hotter motors, ie 6.5 5.5 7.5 etc, you will have to get the GTB. The GTB has reverse profiles on it as well, but can handle hotter motors.

Good luck

Wouldnt recommend anyone a Lrp a.i., wires are not externally atached.:flaming:

you can find a good used GTB in the 130-150 range.

The XBR is a nice ESC if you don't play on up-grading the motor later on.

If all your doing is drifting, an 8.5T motor is more then enough.

I was wanting reverse and im pretty sure 8.5 will be enough on abs tires.Was already leaning toward the xbr system but was woundering if anyone had any good feedback on the lrp.

Also on the xbr in the reverse mode is it delayed?meaning the first time you pull the trigger forward it brakes,then you return it to neutral and pull the trigger forward again for reverse? or is it instant reverse?

No, you have to hold it forward for reverse to take effect. Everytime you push it forward you get brake first, then while still holding it forward it will go in reverse.

nikkon
are you drifting for competition or bashing ?
Have a look at the Mamba Max range every thing you need for competition or bashing, esc comes with lock out reverse , forward /brake and forward/brake/reverse and fully programmable via usb. (also they are ok with other brushless motors) You have 3 motors 4600kv/5600kv and 7700kv and they also handle brushed motors.
If you are looking for insane power the 4600 with 14.8 lipos(2packs of 7.4) is the way to go.
Steven

isnt the AI brushed only? i've got the Bullet reverse and its brushed...

mostly for bashing,but ive heard no so good things about MM system on rcdriftclub.

they came out with AI brushless not to long ago and I was seeing if any body had tried it.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/383454.asp

I just bought a xbr 8.5 system from a fellow rctech member. Anyone know what pinion gear would be good to run?