I have tested the new 17.5 prototype without the adjustable timing as one of the hobbyshops I hang at gave it to me to mess with. Not bad at all but will be better with the ability to adjust the timing on the motor mechanically plus with my MMP. Otherwise a very nice looking and running motor. I know the shop is waiting on the production version adjustable timing models. They are getting the 17.5, 13.5, 10.5, and already have a 4.5 and a 5.5.

Production VST 17.5's showed up and are shipping out today. VST 13.5 and 10.5's will be here next Monday! We've had lots of people waiting on the spec winds, please let me know ahead of time if you'd like to order and I will reserve them :D

Picked up a Viper 8.5T at my local hobby shop today. Put 4-5 packs through it in practice, and so far very impressed. Smooth, good power, and low heat after each run. Looking forward to racing it tomorrow.

http://www.amoney.org/images/rc/viper_8.5.jpg

Sweet. If Luke didn't order them I know they will so we me and owner can run them at big offroad race next weekend.:nod: I will let him know tommorrow when I see them that they are available.

Don't worry I was already on it. They ordered two VST 17.5s, two 5.5s, and a 9.5. Luke actually had them overnighted :eek: He must be taking care of someone out there! Hope that race is going well. Thanks for the business!

Anthony - Thanks for picking one up! Glad you're enjoying it. The 8.5 comes with a 12.5mm rotor but I actually like the 12.3 or 12.0 to smooth it out even more :nod: Option rotors will be arriving Monday. You got mail.

Hey Waylin this is Richard Miller in Utah thanks for the reply on the email i sent you cant wait for Scott to contact me Im really excited about these products and cant wait to go kill some tekins:flaming: and help put you guys on the map

Thanks Richard, glad you're stoked too :D

I have mine now and his partner has the other one. The new 5.5 was used in a dirt oval sprint car on Sat and Sun. I did tech so I didn't get to see that one run but Luke will more than likely let you know how it was.

The new 17.5 looks great. The adjustable timing setup is very nice and clearly marked and easy to read. Its installed in my truck so Friday I will practice for are big offroad race and know for sure how it is in my SCT. Can't wait to try out the new version.:nod:

I have to give props to Viper... Over the past year I have been a dealer for a few motor manufactures. Never have I been asked how a product I sell has preformed, ever! However I am in constant contact with Viper, they have been AWESOME on the dealer side I can only imagine what their service is like for their customers.

I wish all other R/C companies out there where as responsive and caring as Viper.

THANK YOU!! :nod:

For those that have the viper esc what do you think about it? I have a tekin speedo and I run a 17.5 some times and I run about 50 boost, for those that ran this speedo with a 17.5 and ran boost how would you compar it yo tekin? Thanks,

Ty

Ty,

I think they are still prototyping the esc right now. I sure we will hear shortly.

And i will let you know when I get one!! :sneaky:

That's correct, we are in final development stages with the 1/10 esc's. We have yet to do a comparison of the Vtrax10 boost against the Tekin, but we will shortly. Most of our drivers were running LRP esc's before so we have lots of testing against the SXX, SXX TC spec, and SXX V.2's.

Running mod TC I was able to achieve equal power and speed with my VST 7.5 on the Vtrax10 with boost as I was with my SXX TC Spec with profile 9 (very aggressive). Peter was running a VST 6.5 in mod TC and achieved the same power with the Vtrax10 withOUT boost as he had with the SXX TC Spec running moderate boost.

We will have a new generation of prototypes very soon. We will keep everyone updated with the results and progress :)

Our Facebook page is the best source right now for the most recent updates http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Vip...11397188882353 . The website has had some glitches so please be patient, sometimes the stock status on the website doesn't reflect the actual stock, so just contact me directly if you have any questions.

Got any kind of time line on the ESC

hello!
when will be on sale this esc?

thanks

Weylin ran the new adjustable timing Viper 17.5 this weekend in my new XXX SCT at are big race. My truck wasn't setup as good in the 1st heat when I ran the Viper vs the other heats when I ran my DUO2 but funny thing was my fast laptimes in all the rounds where less than a tenth difference every round. I felt that the Viper seemed a little slower but it wasn't true by the laptimes.

Next race will be a normal club race so I can test all day now since I have laptimes to go off of now. I want to try my Viper with one tooth in gearing with my current speedo setting as it seemed really good this way in the other DUO2 I ran. I think the Viper might benefit also with that one tooth lower gearing as the DUO felt much better from the tooth drop.

Just need more testing. I did have another guy who burned up a motor run the test 17.5 Viper with no timing and he really liked it. I setup his speedo and gearing for him and it was the best he has ran and will be buying his own adjustable timing 17.5 Viper right after Christmas.

Do you suggest changing the stock setting on the timing on my Viper 17.5 for offroad or go with the stock setting? I never really checked to see where its at to be honest other than I see I can change the timing now. What is the factory set timing on the 17.5?

Thanks
Brian