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Old 11-17-2010 | 12:50 PM
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Is there any disadvantage on installing a set of connectors in the ESC motor wires to allow for quick engine changes. I just thought it would be easier to use a low loss power connector from like novak to remove my motor. I run Novak Havoc Pro and GTB with Novak motors. I race T4 and SC10 with 2s lipos. Is there any draw backs doing this or just stick with soldering the motor everytime?
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Old 11-17-2010 | 01:11 PM
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Biggest drawback is that they may come apart in a crash, other than that it shouldn't cause any problems and is much easiler than hard wiring.
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Old 11-17-2010 | 04:39 PM
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AreCee; That is more like an advantage, it is easier to just reconnect them than to start resoldering
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Old 11-17-2010 | 06:21 PM
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AreCee; That is more like an advantage, it is easier to just reconnect them than to start resoldering
An advantage in practice, yes. In a race, no. Here turn marshals don't have the option to do repairs!
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Old 11-17-2010 | 07:19 PM
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I use the gold plated bullet connectors.Makes things so much easier.And their is no resistence problems cause they are gold plated.
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Old 11-17-2010 | 09:14 PM
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you just gotta be careful as to not plug them in backwards.
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Old 11-18-2010 | 11:13 AM
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Thanks everyone. I am new to the electric side of the hobby. I didn't think there would be an issue since the traxxas and castle kits already have connectors built in. I bought some 4mm castle connectors from the lhs.
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