any plans for a new 4x4 short course sensored motor? such as a 540 4 pole sensored or 540 sensored motor with a fat rotor?

How are they doing?
 

Getting ready to order a 8.5 system. What is the difference between the "R" ESC and the other? Any issues with these systems? Friend of mine is running one and is happy with it. Gonna put this in my 22T when it arrives. From what I have read, looks to be a very good system?

Thanks guys!!

Any firmware updates get posted on our website and forum. I will let everyone here also know when ever we have updated firmware. Thanks Stealth!

Nice work Bob! That 17.5 was quick, no wonder you TQ'ed and won! Glad you are happy, I'm always here to help.

Yes, after the VX4's are released we will be moving to the sensored versions. We are waiting on ROAR to send us requirement specs for the sensored 4 pole motors.

The VTX10R can handle more power than the VTX10 so if you have plans on running a 6.5T or lower you should get the R. But if you are just using the 8.5, the VTX10 will be plenty of system for the 22T.

Thanks - I attached a 2nd video in my post above that was taped last night from a different angle. He follows my car the entire race. Felt great to race again after taking a couple months off.

Quick hello after the practice day for the JC race here at RCE (well from the hotel by RCE). The Viper team had a good day of practice, everyone was happy with their cars and setups. There is a wicked 5 jump complex in the middle of the track. Most can clear it in modified- but it's hairy. In 17.5 we have to double - double - single. There is a weird lip on the third jump that keeps you from doing a triple double. Traction is good and we are definitely putting down some Viper power!!! Check back for more updates.

Qualifying is over here at the JC NE champs - and Team Viper is set for some A Mains!!

2wd Modified - Mike Wilder 3rd
2wd Stock - Mark Smyka TQ, Royce Berrio 3rd
2wd SC - Royce Berrio 5th
4wd SC - Royce Berrio 9th
ST Stock - ME 3rd!!, Steve Semero 4th
ST Modified - Paul Sinclair 5th, ME 8th

Only classes we did have someone in the A Main is 1/8 (no one running) and 4wd Open (but Royce is in the B and can bump up).

Good weekend so far, looking for some excitement in the mains.

I sent my vtx10 in about 3 months ago because its was shuting down after about 2 or 3 minutes and I got a new one back 2 weeks later and now are indoor season started last week and this is the first time i have used it since i got my new one back and in the main last week i came off a jump and it shut down??? so i go to the track today for are race and about two minutes in i came of a small double and it just shut down... so i pulled it out and put my speed passion back up in and the car ran great no shut downs nothing ...so this is two vtx10 that have done the samething i am only running 17.5 stock its not even getting warm ..... anybody else having this problem???? the guys at viper were great the last time i sent it in great customer service just very frustrated it seems like lt is a good esc but i cant get enough run time to tell. i was going to buy another one for.my 22t but not sure now......

Viper takes both 17.5 stock classes at the race for a cure.

Team driver Todd clymens Drove his B4 to a win with Viper power!
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3...oracure005.jpg

and i won 17.5 stock sct
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i3...oracure002.jpg

vtx10
 

I understand your frustration.Got first in april went up in smoke after 5 7 minute runs.Sent in received great service.picked up a second to have on hand (still seems stupid to have to do this) this one :( once again after 5 7minute runs leds on v-port quite wont arm only on off.told to send in.hope the one I got back lasts.Got rid of tekin rs had troubles bought early In year didn't use for a while than it quit.out of warranty so switched to viper for their year warranty.only replaced 2 esc in 20 years prior to these brushless escs.:(:(:(

im still running my pre pro esc from a 9 months ago. and one in the 17.5 sc truck i ran is 4-5 months old. im not sure how people are having problems!
cant wait till we get everything squared away and we have an awesome product on our hands!

Everything has a failure rate these days, there is no esc out there that cant fail! its ELECTRONICS! there are somethings we just can NOT control. :nod:

If people are having shut off issues, it can be a few things.

1. Your cut off temps inside the ESC are to low, turn them up higher around 240.

2. Add another layer of double sided stick tape to the bottom of the ESC. A hard hit or landing can cause shock to the ESC and it can shut off.

3. Post up your ESC settings. Saying "It doesn't work, I don't know why but I am pissed". doesn't help. PM or email me, I am always willing to help walk people through setup or help with questions. [email protected]

Thanks!

Congrats Marcus:)

One of the biggest problems I have found with shut offs after landings, are the solder joints on the caps. Even if it was done at the factory, unsolder them and do it again to be sure.:nod:

First off I never said I was pissed just frustrated and I do have 3 sides of sticky tap my cut offs are 240 and I did resaulder all my connections I was just wondering if any body else was having the same issue I have a back up speedo so it didn't piss me off it was just a question if anybody else was having the same issue.... I have had two off these and only been able to race once so yes frustrated would be the right word ......

Great weekend for Team Viper at the J Concepts Fall Indoor Nats. Viper Drivers win 2 of 3 17.5 classes, take 5 of 9 podium finishes and a TQ spot.

We also finished 3rd in 2wd Modifed, 8th in 4wd Mod SC, and 9th in 2wd Mod SC.

Look for more details over the next couple days.