Bad luck with Novak
10-08-2009 | 10:03 AM
#1
Bad luck with Novak
Ok, I apologize for making it seem like Novaks are junk. I just got highly frustrated after having purchased not one, but 2 problem ESCs. I now know that buying used is, indeed, a risky undertaking and I won't do it again.
Last edited by Jackster; 10-10-2009 at 11:38 AM.
10-08-2009 | 02:03 PM
#2
Are you using a Novak Motor? which one and what are your motor temps? sounds like you got a bad motor or someting wrong in the sensor I know the Havoc will thermal at 150* F im not sure about the GTB but the other ESC your using too??? I would contact Novak first before buying another Speedo I know a few racers in VTA that use the GTB and never had a problem and thats all Novak motors
10-08-2009 | 04:55 PM
#3
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~ warranty claim?
~ speed control (brand/model)
~ motor (brand/wind)
~ connectors used
~ servo (brand/model)
~ radio system (receiver/transmitter)
~ vehicle & gearing
~ battery, brand (c rating/capacity)
~ any external modules (BEC/brand, Glitch Buster)
~ other important info: water damage, corrosive chemical sprays, excess heat, etc
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~ warranty claim?
~ speed control (brand/model)
~ motor (brand/wind)
~ connectors used
~ servo (brand/model)
~ radio system (receiver/transmitter)
~ vehicle & gearing
~ battery, brand (c rating/capacity)
~ any external modules (BEC/brand, Glitch Buster)
~ other important info: water damage, corrosive chemical sprays, excess heat, etc
The more information you provide in your first email, the more quickly tech support can offer you assistance.
10-08-2009 | 05:13 PM
#4
Just be glad your GTB didn't shoot flames while sitting on a work bench, once out of warranty.
What wind of motor on the GTB at the time, & working fan?
I have a couple that are running great, & hopefully don't fail randomly.
What wind of motor on the GTB at the time, & working fan?
I have a couple that are running great, & hopefully don't fail randomly.
10-08-2009 | 07:42 PM
#5
Of course it's long out of warranty. I was using a 13.5EX with a Novak fan on the ESC and an Integy on the motor. This really REALLY effing sucks. I bought the package on here and just got it a few days ago and now this. It's the 2nd second hand system I've bought on here and have had problems with.
10-08-2009 | 07:58 PM
#7
Well I just sent them an email, so hopefully they'll respond with something positive. BTW, I was running a 76 spur with a 19 pinion this last time if it matters.
Last edited by Jackster; 10-08-2009 at 09:12 PM.
10-09-2009 | 07:56 AM
#8
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From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
10-09-2009 | 08:18 AM
#12
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From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
Wasn't being a dink but don't slam Novak because you bought 2 esc's used and both are bad.....I had a XBR let the smoke out after 3 min of use, it happens to all of em' Novak, Tekin, CC, LRP.........
10-09-2009 | 08:39 PM
#13
Well they said they would look at it as a warranty issue for me so if they are willing to do that I might be more likely to buy another if it works out. I just don't understand why something would do that after less than 5 minutes of run time. It's clearly NOT normal. I don't care what kind of system it is.
10-09-2009 | 09:37 PM
#14
when I had to send one of my GTBs in for warranty work, I got a brand new one back and a paper that stated it burnt up from a KNOWN mosfet problem. That didnt make me feal very good about them any more.So I sold the new one and my older one and got some Tekins. I have not had one problem with Tekin. Just my two cent worth...