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Barge 11-14-2013 11:34 AM


Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 12725031)
the orange vtx10 is not much more weight, and has the stronger bec. I personally would go that route unless I raced 1s onroad

But it's Orange... hahah.

Still saving 19g even just going from an R-BE to a BE. ~30g with the 10 or 1.

Man that's a pretty good chunk of weight. That'll bring me down close to the min-weight for 2WD buggy.

Wildcat1971 11-14-2013 11:55 AM


Originally Posted by Barge (Post 12725070)
But it's Orange... hahah.

Still saving 19g even just going from an R-BE to a BE. ~30g with the 10 or 1.

Man that's a pretty good chunk of weight. That'll bring me down close to the min-weight for 2WD buggy.

lol, I add weight to all of my 2wd offroad cars. Even my losi which comes in at 1650 grams, lol. Light cars just feel too twitchy, even in 17.5.

Barge 11-14-2013 12:27 PM

Crap, so you're saying I just have to drive better. Spending money is much easier than practice ;P

Grasschopper 11-14-2013 12:44 PM


Originally Posted by Barge (Post 12725185)
Crap, so you're saying I just have to drive better. Spending money is much easier than practice ;P

Dude SHHHHH. You're giving away my secrets...hasn't really resulted in improved results...but I got all the cool hop ups. :lol: :rolleyes: :cry:

Wildcat1971 11-14-2013 12:51 PM

lol, I gave up on shiny stuff. Well sort of, I still use tried slipper, lol. good car, good electronics and good tires, done.

Barge 11-14-2013 12:56 PM

I've got good stuff because
1) I like having the good stuff
2) I can't blame the car

Genebaby 11-15-2013 12:55 AM


Originally Posted by Barge (Post 12725247)
I've got good stuff because
1) I like having the good stuff
2) I can't blame the car

+1

ps71 11-15-2013 06:55 AM

I have a viper vtx10r that just died, no smoke or anything it just dont work anymore.
Stopped in the middle of the race and will not start up...

Anyone had the same problem??
Can it be fixed??

Wildcat1971 11-15-2013 07:13 AM


Originally Posted by ps71 (Post 12727303)
I have a viper vtx10r that just died, no smoke or anything it just dont work anymore.
Stopped in the middle of the race and will not start up...

Anyone had the same problem??
Can it be fixed??

no power? no steering? no motor? The VTX are not very repairable because they are filled with epoxy. At least that is my understanding. You were not using it in a sc 4x4 or using a 4 pole were you? Also, how old is it? 1 year warranty on it.

Cain 11-15-2013 07:46 AM

wonder if its the switch ?

Bob Barry 11-15-2013 08:14 AM


Originally Posted by ps71 (Post 12727303)
I have a viper vtx10r that just died, no smoke or anything it just dont work anymore.
Stopped in the middle of the race and will not start up...

Anyone had the same problem??
Can it be fixed??

did you try it with another battery? If you did try it with multiple batteries and your solder joints are all still good and clean, then you may need to send it in for repair. Reach out to Nick for other troubleshooting options too.

If you do have power to the ESC and just no throttle, that's an entire different problem to troubleshoot.

nikos2002 11-15-2013 01:37 PM

No power through the unit is not switch related.

It still has multiple things that could cause it. On your end check all the connections, good solder joints on any plugs or connectors, check battery and individual cell voltage to make sure they are both strong.

Other variables come into play as well, motor still spin smoothly, when it stopped was it because there was crash or bad landing. Did you still have steering but no power? Any error lights on the esc?

You can PM me here, or if you like you can send the unit in for evaluation - fill out the RMA form at www.viper-rc.com/contact.php - follow the steps listed there. We would be glad to look it over and act accordingly.

nikos2002 11-15-2013 01:38 PM

Oh, did Viper TQ first round of Mod SC at the Spektrum Race........ :nod: :D

Cain 11-15-2013 01:42 PM

what issues do you see when the switch is having issues?

After this weekends VTA action the Viper VTX8 will upgrade my daughters sct as well :)

bds81175 11-15-2013 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by nikos2002 (Post 12728179)
Oh, did Viper TQ first round of Mod SC at the Spektrum Race........ :nod: :D

Which driver?


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