Novak GT7
09-04-2002, 05:59 PM
#16
Tech Initiate
We have it at our store for more than a week already.
packaging sucks though ugly yellow box.
packaging sucks though ugly yellow box.
09-05-2002, 12:01 AM
#17
Tech Adept
for those who has tried the new esc, please post more info thanks. i'm considering in getting one
09-05-2002, 12:12 AM
#18
Originally posted by ruf
What's scary is that my dealer cost for an American product is within dollars of the street price in HK. Plus I have no availability on the thing aside preorders.
What's scary is that my dealer cost for an American product is within dollars of the street price in HK. Plus I have no availability on the thing aside preorders.
Last edited by ROBORAT; 09-05-2002 at 12:32 AM.
09-05-2002, 04:57 AM
#19
Originally posted by OSherman
kinda wierd that a "made in america" product is first sighted overseas.
kinda wierd that a "made in america" product is first sighted overseas.
09-05-2002, 04:59 AM
#20
Originally posted by spongebob
Is the case srewed together or did they get cheap and make it a Lego Block that pops open on impact.
Is the case srewed together or did they get cheap and make it a Lego Block that pops open on impact.
09-05-2002, 05:01 AM
#21
Originally posted by Super38
We have it at our store for more than a week already.
packaging sucks though ugly yellow box.
We have it at our store for more than a week already.
packaging sucks though ugly yellow box.
09-05-2002, 09:31 AM
#23
Originally posted by Darkseid
Theres been a couple guys come on and say they have it, but nobody has come back to comment on performance.
Is the speedo eating them alive or something!
Theres been a couple guys come on and say they have it, but nobody has come back to comment on performance.
Is the speedo eating them alive or something!
09-05-2002, 05:11 PM
#24
My LHS just got 1 in today, I didn't buy it though, I already have 3 really good esc's. It isn't the translucent orange, normal Novak orange.
09-05-2002, 10:31 PM
#26
sorry, not the ESC, but any word on their module for the M8??? The one that's in BK's radio. . .boy would that be nice!
09-06-2002, 09:10 AM
#29
My GT-7 just arrived last night, and I went about installing it in my TC3. First of all there's is a sticker on the box that says the translucent orange was replaced with the original orange case, for whatever reason I dont know, but the traditional color is fine with me as long as it doesnt melt. Instead of 256 steps, with the cyclones, this GT-7 has 1300 steps!!!
The case is snapped together at all 4 corners, it should hold up rather well. The cap, and switch can be mounted on either side by simply sliding them on the case sides, you must make sure you push them on all the way or they will stop where the case seams are. They do hang down about 1mm past the bottom, but any double sided tape will make up the difference. The wires are 13-14 guage (no markings except, Novak) and are pre-installed!!!! and the cap is soldered on too!!!!! But can be replaced at any time. Set up is far different from my cyclones, in that in the radio set up sections, you must hold down the set up button first, then turn on the esc switch. To do the actual programming you turn on the esc then hit the set up button last. There are 7 profiles which will meet almost all needs, but #7 can be changed, and initial braking can be adjusted from 20% on up on all profiles.
After I managed to squeeze it on the chassis, I played with some set-ups and it seems silky smooth, I'll know more when I can go out to play with it.
But ..........Honestly, I wouldnt sell off your cyclones to run out to get a GT-7, unless your like me and have to try everything new out. I still love my cyclones, and atom (I have 4+ pit wizzard) and dont plan on replacing the rest anytime soon. I see this speedo being targeted more towards people who dont have a pit wizzard, or Millenium Pro, but want a high end programmable speedo from Novak. I really think the pit wizzard is alot easier to use, and quicker to make changes to the profiles. Trust me, no one will be able to remember how to program #7 profile without the instruction card, there are too many blinking lights, and sequences to go through. But for the money the GT-7 should give the $200 Keyence a run for its money!
The case is snapped together at all 4 corners, it should hold up rather well. The cap, and switch can be mounted on either side by simply sliding them on the case sides, you must make sure you push them on all the way or they will stop where the case seams are. They do hang down about 1mm past the bottom, but any double sided tape will make up the difference. The wires are 13-14 guage (no markings except, Novak) and are pre-installed!!!! and the cap is soldered on too!!!!! But can be replaced at any time. Set up is far different from my cyclones, in that in the radio set up sections, you must hold down the set up button first, then turn on the esc switch. To do the actual programming you turn on the esc then hit the set up button last. There are 7 profiles which will meet almost all needs, but #7 can be changed, and initial braking can be adjusted from 20% on up on all profiles.
After I managed to squeeze it on the chassis, I played with some set-ups and it seems silky smooth, I'll know more when I can go out to play with it.
But ..........Honestly, I wouldnt sell off your cyclones to run out to get a GT-7, unless your like me and have to try everything new out. I still love my cyclones, and atom (I have 4+ pit wizzard) and dont plan on replacing the rest anytime soon. I see this speedo being targeted more towards people who dont have a pit wizzard, or Millenium Pro, but want a high end programmable speedo from Novak. I really think the pit wizzard is alot easier to use, and quicker to make changes to the profiles. Trust me, no one will be able to remember how to program #7 profile without the instruction card, there are too many blinking lights, and sequences to go through. But for the money the GT-7 should give the $200 Keyence a run for its money!
09-07-2002, 09:55 AM
#30
Tech Rookie
I'm glad they went with the solid orange case. I thought the clear case looked a little cheap anyways. Boy I can't wait to give it a try.