Viper RC -
#8221
I just rebuilt a Viper VST 10.5 motor with the Viper 12.0mm RPM VST Tuning Rotor and reinstalled it into my SC10 FT. Amazing! Using the same gearing and can and ESC settings I always use with this motor and I get a smoother powerband and better top end speed. I gained on both low end and high end performance. With the smoother powerband I actually get faster, more controllable acceleration. The higher RPM yields enough extra speed to be noticeable quicker. Braking is still good with the same settings and perhaps just a bit smoother as well. Temps are still low, too.
I wasn't unhappy before, but now my SC10 has more pep without the need for a new lower turn mod motor. This is one of the best and simplest upgrades I've ever done. Definitely worth the cost and effort. Thanks Viper!
I wasn't unhappy before, but now my SC10 has more pep without the need for a new lower turn mod motor. This is one of the best and simplest upgrades I've ever done. Definitely worth the cost and effort. Thanks Viper!
#8228
Want to thank Viper for its great customer service. Had a motor issue and they took care of it under warranty. I have been racing RC for 20 years and dealt with many companies. The service was super smooth and fast. They have a long time customer in me. Plus the stuff is fast!
#8229
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,616
From: New Jersey
They say that numbers don't lie. Well my fast lap went from 26.7 to 25.6. From what I can gather, everyone was about half a second faster due to the better track conditions. Take that away from my 1.1 and I'm still .6 seconds faster! Overall laps was about the same but it was more due to me actually getting tangled up with cars I was lapping (for a change!).
So my initial day of testing the Pro9 was positive. I am going to continue to give reports and feedback as I do more testing. I was running a test firmware so my ESC settings won't be relevant. I'll reload A61 (current production firmware) for the next time out so I can get you guys a setup for that.
#8230
Had a chance to run the Pro9 for the first time. What it does is offer you a bit more low end grunt. I was able to consistently clear jumps that I wasn't able to do 2 weeks ago. These are the tricky double out of a corner style jumps where low end power delivery has to be spot on and smooth.
They say that numbers don't lie. Well my fast lap went from 26.7 to 25.6. From what I can gather, everyone was about half a second faster due to the better track conditions. Take that away from my 1.1 and I'm still .6 seconds faster! Overall laps was about the same but it was more due to me actually getting tangled up with cars I was lapping (for a change!).
So my initial day of testing the Pro9 was positive. I am going to continue to give reports and feedback as I do more testing. I was running a test firmware so my ESC settings won't be relevant. I'll reload A61 (current production firmware) for the next time out so I can get you guys a setup for that.
They say that numbers don't lie. Well my fast lap went from 26.7 to 25.6. From what I can gather, everyone was about half a second faster due to the better track conditions. Take that away from my 1.1 and I'm still .6 seconds faster! Overall laps was about the same but it was more due to me actually getting tangled up with cars I was lapping (for a change!).
So my initial day of testing the Pro9 was positive. I am going to continue to give reports and feedback as I do more testing. I was running a test firmware so my ESC settings won't be relevant. I'll reload A61 (current production firmware) for the next time out so I can get you guys a setup for that.
do you think it would make a difference in power?
or would it just be adding weight?
#8231
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,616
From: New Jersey
Pro6 for sure. The weight gain is negligible. I will definitely have one on my car come indoor season because in 17.5, every ounce of power is important
#8232
Help! lol i purchased a copperhead 3900 system online. i ran it in five 5 minute races with no problems. since it was new and first few times i ran it i checked to see if any heating up and both motor and esc were very cool. i could hold hand on motor for 3 secs or longer. my last race it was running perfect, race ended i picked the car up and turned off esc. I recharged battery for next race and installed it. plugged battery in and tried to turn on system, nothing? i tried several times it would not come on. i tried 3 other batteries still nothing. when i push on button red power led lights up and so does nuet led when i let off of button they both go back out with 2 seconds. i have a friend who has a couple of the same systems and has the pro guage. he took it home and hooked it up said it wouldnt read. car Anza Slash, battery venom 5000mah 50c 2s, g/r 19/86 late model body on oval track. i dont have cant find the reciept, what are my options thank you
#8233
#8234
Tech Rookie
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 14
I installed a brand new VTX-10R BE and 10.5T Viper motor in my 22SCT. Things were fine, it powered on and I calibrated it and set the ESC to profile 1, and drove the truck around the house a little on a partially charged battery for a minute or two. I installed a freshly charged battery with the intention of adjusting the diff and slipper. The truck powered on just fine, I set steering trim, adjusted the slipper, and drove it across the floor and as I was turning around to come back the ESC shut off and now it won't turn back on. All solder connections are good, and there are no shorts.
Any guesses, beyond RMA'ing it? I've had running for about 10 minutes before it quit...
Any guesses, beyond RMA'ing it? I've had running for about 10 minutes before it quit...
#8235
I installed a brand new VTX-10R BE and 10.5T Viper motor in my 22SCT. Things were fine, it powered on and I calibrated it and set the ESC to profile 1, and drove the truck around the house a little on a partially charged battery for a minute or two. I installed a freshly charged battery with the intention of adjusting the diff and slipper. The truck powered on just fine, I set steering trim, adjusted the slipper, and drove it across the floor and as I was turning around to come back the ESC shut off and now it won't turn back on. All solder connections are good, and there are no shorts.
Any guesses, beyond RMA'ing it? I've had running for about 10 minutes before it quit...
Any guesses, beyond RMA'ing it? I've had running for about 10 minutes before it quit...
recalibrate the ESC and the Radio. sometimes that helps. try a different battery?



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