I just want to inform people that my Havoc system ( the Sport 8.5 ) has been problematic since day one. I 've been in RC cars some 15 years and has bought many Novak items.

I was one of the first few that owned their very first brushless setup at my track and at one point owned about 5 GTBs and Velocities motors. The GTBs were decent and had one went up in smoke for no apparent reason. They fixed it quickly and since I live only 5 miles away it wasn't such a pain in the ass. Those that had to send theirs in repeatedly, I really feel your pain and believe that Novak should somehow reimburse your shipping cost.

Anyway, my Havoc setup would cut off for no apparent reason since the first run. I tried all sort of gearing but the problem seemed random. I resisted taking it in to see if there' s something I can work out on my own.

Last night, at the track, it just stopped working for no apparent reason. The motor and speed control was cool. The red and green light was blinking and throttle input did not respond. Turning it off and on reset the whole thing, but then it would stop again after a few laps-with the same red and green lights blinking.

I am taking it in for repair soon but I just want you guys to know of my experience with this setup.