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#3031
I am currently running no advance timing in the speedo, i am sill a litle scared to start playing with that the system is good i hate to get the whole profile out of wack right now i would say the setup is about 90% of what i want i just looking fo little ways to get the last 10
#3032
I am currently running no advance timing in the speedo, i am sill a litle scared to start playing with that the system is good i hate to get the whole profile out of wack right now i would say the setup is about 90% of what i want i just looking fo little ways to get the last 10
If you have a ProGage you can change from the profile you are using, to one you are not, and make changes there. Then you can always go back. part of the beauty of having 10 different profiles available to you.
That and take some notes, document what is working, and what isn't. Just make sure you utilize the motor and esc temperature protection settings, that way if something isn't OK then you don't have to worry about it.
And to be honest, changing end-bell timing is probably the easiest way to hurt something, because you are adding timing everywhere in the powerband. Changing it in the ESC, will change it where and when you want it.
#3033
After 3 weeks of waiting I got my speedo and a 8.5 turn motor. Everything is wonderful craftsmanship except the motor is extremely tight when turned. And the sensor wire will NOT stay in the motor. It is not the wire as I tried others, and the one it came with stays in my Tekin.
Does anyone know a fix to this problem? Also anyone else experience the tightness in the motor? I've been waiting 3 weeks to get the system and am pretty upset I can not run it due to the sensor wire not staying in the motor
Does anyone know a fix to this problem? Also anyone else experience the tightness in the motor? I've been waiting 3 weeks to get the system and am pretty upset I can not run it due to the sensor wire not staying in the motor
#3034
After 3 weeks of waiting I got my speedo and a 8.5 turn motor. Everything is wonderful craftsmanship except the motor is extremely tight when turned. And the sensor wire will NOT stay in the motor. It is not the wire as I tried others, and the one it came with stays in my Tekin.
Does anyone know a fix to this problem? Also anyone else experience the tightness in the motor? I've been waiting 3 weeks to get the system and am pretty upset I can not run it due to the sensor wire not staying in the motor
Does anyone know a fix to this problem? Also anyone else experience the tightness in the motor? I've been waiting 3 weeks to get the system and am pretty upset I can not run it due to the sensor wire not staying in the motor

Explain Tightness...
#3035
After 3 weeks of waiting I got my speedo and a 8.5 turn motor. Everything is wonderful craftsmanship except the motor is extremely tight when turned. And the sensor wire will NOT stay in the motor. It is not the wire as I tried others, and the one it came with stays in my Tekin.
Does anyone know a fix to this problem? Also anyone else experience the tightness in the motor? I've been waiting 3 weeks to get the system and am pretty upset I can not run it due to the sensor wire not staying in the motor
Does anyone know a fix to this problem? Also anyone else experience the tightness in the motor? I've been waiting 3 weeks to get the system and am pretty upset I can not run it due to the sensor wire not staying in the motor

If there is an issue with either the motor, or the wire I would suggest contacting Viper Tech Support and they can help determine if there is a problem (866) 206-8558
#3036
Thanks for the replies! Thats a great idea with the SG! I'll probably wind up doing that in the future. But this is to the point to where there is nothing holding it in what so ever. You just push it in, and it falls out.
I have not run the motor what so ever. Just pulled out of the box, put some bearing lube on the bearings, and installed.
I contacted them yesterday on Facebook and will be shipping back today.
Great contact ability with the company though
I have not run the motor what so ever. Just pulled out of the box, put some bearing lube on the bearings, and installed.
I contacted them yesterday on Facebook and will be shipping back today.
Great contact ability with the company though
#3037
Nikos - You have a pm.
I had a pretty decent weekend at the Fall Classic in Kansas. I ran 13.5 buggy and finished 7th in the B. I just made a few too many mistakes. I was 7th in A of mod 4wd buggy and in a small class of 2wd mod sct I got 3rd, including winning A1. I have mostly ran e8th all year, so I am pretty pleased with the results.
I had a pretty decent weekend at the Fall Classic in Kansas. I ran 13.5 buggy and finished 7th in the B. I just made a few too many mistakes. I was 7th in A of mod 4wd buggy and in a small class of 2wd mod sct I got 3rd, including winning A1. I have mostly ran e8th all year, so I am pretty pleased with the results.
#3038
The whole package has allot to offer. The beauty of having a speed control that is so tunable, is that you can make it fit you, your car, and your track.
If you have a ProGage you can change from the profile you are using, to one you are not, and make changes there. Then you can always go back. part of the beauty of having 10 different profiles available to you.
That and take some notes, document what is working, and what isn't. Just make sure you utilize the motor and esc temperature protection settings, that way if something isn't OK then you don't have to worry about it.
And to be honest, changing end-bell timing is probably the easiest way to hurt something, because you are adding timing everywhere in the powerband. Changing it in the ESC, will change it where and when you want it.
If you have a ProGage you can change from the profile you are using, to one you are not, and make changes there. Then you can always go back. part of the beauty of having 10 different profiles available to you.
That and take some notes, document what is working, and what isn't. Just make sure you utilize the motor and esc temperature protection settings, that way if something isn't OK then you don't have to worry about it.
And to be honest, changing end-bell timing is probably the easiest way to hurt something, because you are adding timing everywhere in the powerband. Changing it in the ESC, will change it where and when you want it.
#3040
Nikos - You have a pm.
I had a pretty decent weekend at the Fall Classic in Kansas. I ran 13.5 buggy and finished 7th in the B. I just made a few too many mistakes. I was 7th in A of mod 4wd buggy and in a small class of 2wd mod sct I got 3rd, including winning A1. I have mostly ran e8th all year, so I am pretty pleased with the results.
I had a pretty decent weekend at the Fall Classic in Kansas. I ran 13.5 buggy and finished 7th in the B. I just made a few too many mistakes. I was 7th in A of mod 4wd buggy and in a small class of 2wd mod sct I got 3rd, including winning A1. I have mostly ran e8th all year, so I am pretty pleased with the results.
#3041
Tech Regular
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 298
From: Redmond, WA
#3042
thecman - ask your friend to make sure he is calling the right number - 866-206-8558 or semd in a warranty form from the website - www.viper-rc.com/contact.php
It's very unlike the home office not to be available unless he calls before hours or when the staff was at the iHobby show.
Billy- thanks for the PM and the help.
rtkota- one of out team drivers - Tommy Rivera just won a big indoor carpet off road race in Enfield CT in 4wd. I will see if I can get his set up for you.
It's very unlike the home office not to be available unless he calls before hours or when the staff was at the iHobby show.
Billy- thanks for the PM and the help.
rtkota- one of out team drivers - Tommy Rivera just won a big indoor carpet off road race in Enfield CT in 4wd. I will see if I can get his set up for you.



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