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#2747
Tech Master
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,426
From: Rochester,IN
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!!
Thanks guys!!
#2748
Here is a shout out to SaladFork for all the help he provided on setups for my Viper VTX10 and 17.5 motor. I ran the combo last night in my TLR 22 for the first time and was more than pleased with the performance.
The ESC is one of the smoothest I have ever driven and the 17.5 motor was plenty fast in a field of 13.5 motored cars. I tried a few setup adjustments with the Progauge and my pit table was empty without the laptop sitting there.
Here is a video of my A-main win.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfBnmkcFg7s
The ESC is one of the smoothest I have ever driven and the 17.5 motor was plenty fast in a field of 13.5 motored cars. I tried a few setup adjustments with the Progauge and my pit table was empty without the laptop sitting there.

Here is a video of my A-main win.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfBnmkcFg7s
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!!
Thanks guys!!
#2749
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.
#2750
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.
#2751
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.
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.
#2752
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......
#2754
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Joined: Jan 2002
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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.

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.

#2755
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.
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.
#2756
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!
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!
#2759
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 ......
#2760
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.
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.



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