Blinky

also whats a good gearing for blinky in an scr on the same track using the vst 10.5

Ok, really troubled here. 22SCT geared 86/18 with a 9.5 Viper and VTX10. Running a tight carpet track,profile 2 (no boost even though its a open class) and Im pushing 175 on the motor after 6 mins. People here have said I need to gear up. I tried that, did a 20,22,24 pinion and it made it even hotter after 5 mins. Then went the other way - went to 15 & 16 pinion and temps got down to 140 after 5 mins. But so many said I needed to gear up with vipers.

I am ready to move to profile 3 and start working the adv timing & boost but wonder what kind of heat that will add. I need some very quick acceleration without the need for big top speed as the longest straight is prolly 16 feet.
Anyone have some tight, technical ESC settings that works with a 9.5 motor? Do I have the wrong turn motor for a very tight carpet track in which I dont need top speed?

I have left the end bell on the motor at 30 degree which came at that setting from factory.
Can I get some help?

Joe, carpet off road is such a different beast. Depending on how small it is, I can see you having to gear really low with a lower turn motor, because it has no room to accelerate. If you want to try boosted its a little bit of testing to find the right st up. Follow these steps. http://www.rctech.net/forum/9888479-post3003.html

OMG, like stated above its track defendant but look 5-6 teeth esc's than 17.5. Of course check temps.

Thanks, I will try these steps. 1 quick question, If you had my setup on tight carpet, what would you put the start and finish RPMs? Like you said, with it being so tight, the motor never gets to really get going with a 9.5 turn. Today I did like a 1500 Start RPM with a 12000 finish but I had no clue on what I was doing there. The motor did get quite hot. What would you do on a tight carpet track?

Viper: Do you sell motor stickers by themselves? The sticker on one of my 4.5 copperhead motors came off and I'd like to stick another on if possible.

This is the motor sticker I'm referring to:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...r-Combo-4500kV

Coming monday morning im buying my first viper brushless combo.
I'm picking up the Copperhead 4-pole 540 system for my SC10 oval racer.
Im gonna dress it up with Viper stickers and make it look nice!

Matt - sorry they come from the factory overseas with the labels applied. I will see if the boss can bring some back with him next visit - PM sometime soon to remind me.

E-racers - looks like an interesting class!!!

got my eb48 buggy wired up with a vtx8! cant wait to get back out to the track!

Matt

Looks great! I am really liking the viper system I have. I'm sure you will love yours.

yeah i drove my buddies with a vtx8 and its awesome... this is my 4th viper system. i wouldnt use any other speed control!

Matt

Very much what's going into my EB48, nice!!

Ok thanks.

I'm thinking of building a 1/10th touring car for some parking lot fun. Not bashing, just cornering, sliding, drifting, etc. I'm not going to race, so I have no class requirements. Viper VST seems like a good sensored solution, especially since I want some good bottom end. Which VST would you recommend for that kind of kit?

Thanks!