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12-31-2012, 02:49 PM
#166
12-31-2012, 03:58 PM
#167
http://www.mikeshobbyshop.com/phpBB3...hp?f=9&t=11912
idbdoug
12-31-2012, 05:59 PM
#168
I'm racing 21.5 Blinky & F1 which also runs 21.5 blinky. In australia the rules have a specific list of allowable motors. The ion 4 isn't allowed because it has too much built in timing apparently. Funnily enough the Trinity Revtech is also not allowed for the same reason... I always thought they had the same amount of timing as Apex's.
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately looks like the motors are Revtech's. Fantom Apex's are allowed but Revtech's are not 
On a side note. I'm using a 21.5 Ion 4 in one of my other classes that allows any 21.5 motor (0 timing). Was using a Fantom Apex beforehand. Are others finding the need to gear the motor higher than the fantom apex? Was running a 2.3 with full endbell timing on the apex. I've geared up to a 2.7 with 15 degrees endbell timing and seeing temperatures about 10 degrees Celsius higher.
Guy at our track has a new one for sale:::
http://www.mikeshobbyshop.com/phpBB3...hp?f=9&t=11912
idbdoug
http://www.mikeshobbyshop.com/phpBB3...hp?f=9&t=11912
idbdoug
On a side note. I'm using a 21.5 Ion 4 in one of my other classes that allows any 21.5 motor (0 timing). Was using a Fantom Apex beforehand. Are others finding the need to gear the motor higher than the fantom apex? Was running a 2.3 with full endbell timing on the apex. I've geared up to a 2.7 with 15 degrees endbell timing and seeing temperatures about 10 degrees Celsius higher.
Last edited by J-PaP; 12-31-2012 at 09:48 PM.
01-01-2013, 06:51 AM
#169
I'm racing 21.5 Blinky & F1 which also runs 21.5 blinky. In australia the rules have a specific list of allowable motors. The ion 4 isn't allowed because it has too much built in timing apparently. Funnily enough the Trinity Revtech is also not allowed for the same reason... I always thought they had the same amount of timing as Apex's.
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately looks like the motors are Revtech's. Fantom Apex's are allowed but Revtech's are not
On a side note. I'm using a 21.5 Ion 4 in one of my other classes that allows any 21.5 motor (0 timing). Was using a Fantom Apex beforehand. Are others finding the need to gear the motor higher than the fantom apex? Was running a 2.3 with full endbell timing on the apex. I've geared up to a 2.7 with 15 degrees endbell timing and seeing temperatures about 10 degrees Celsius higher.
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately looks like the motors are Revtech's. Fantom Apex's are allowed but Revtech's are not
On a side note. I'm using a 21.5 Ion 4 in one of my other classes that allows any 21.5 motor (0 timing). Was using a Fantom Apex beforehand. Are others finding the need to gear the motor higher than the fantom apex? Was running a 2.3 with full endbell timing on the apex. I've geared up to a 2.7 with 15 degrees endbell timing and seeing temperatures about 10 degrees Celsius higher.
idbdoug
02-26-2013, 07:56 PM
#170
FANTOM RACING CUSTOMER SERVICE
I just had to get on here and rave about the customer service that Jeff at Fantom has shown. I ordered a battery and there was an issue so I asked for a little help to counter the issue and without hesitation Jeff offered help! Now I have been in the hobbyworld for quite a while with helis, planes and cars and it is customer service like what I just experianced that make all the difference in this world. I would also like to thank CPT. America for not only helping with a question I had asked him but when I met Brandon at the Tacoma RC Raceway he helped in a number of ways that night also. Brandon is the reason I know about Fantom Racing and couple that with the grade A customer service that I recieved during my first purchase with Jeff I am now a lifetime customer. I have read and heard really good reviews and such about the products Fantom offers so after I get some time on the new battery and now new motor I will give a review on what I experiance.
Thanks Brandon for your help!
Thanks Jeff for the great service!
Thanks Brandon for your help!
Thanks Jeff for the great service!
02-27-2013, 01:54 AM
#171
So true with what you've said. I've been with Fantom for more than 10 years now and Jeff is one of the nicest guys in the industry. Always goes out of his way to help. You don't see that level of customer service much these days.
03-01-2013, 07:07 PM
#172
First impressions
So I just received the 7200MAH killer Voltz lipp and as always I check the voltage balance and level voltage first thing. I have never received a battery that has had perfect cell balance until today!
I am impressed with the feel of the case, wires and appearance.
Both cells are exactly 3.71V each!
Nice job Fantom
Thanks Jeff for the awesome customer service!
Can't wait to put this lipo to work.
Waiting for the 17.5 Apex to get here so if anyone out here has some comments on this motor please speak up.
My B4.1 worlds is geared 31/69 at the moment and max timing on a revtech 17.5 with a temp around the 150 area.
My question would be will or should I keep the same gearing and what kind of timing would I expect to think about setting? I may drop down to a 30 on the pinion because the track is tight and techy so I dont really need any more top end speed.
From my first impression of the lipo I can already tell my relations with Fantom are going to be many many years!
I am impressed with the feel of the case, wires and appearance.
Both cells are exactly 3.71V each!
Nice job Fantom
Thanks Jeff for the awesome customer service!
Can't wait to put this lipo to work.
Waiting for the 17.5 Apex to get here so if anyone out here has some comments on this motor please speak up.
My B4.1 worlds is geared 31/69 at the moment and max timing on a revtech 17.5 with a temp around the 150 area.
My question would be will or should I keep the same gearing and what kind of timing would I expect to think about setting? I may drop down to a 30 on the pinion because the track is tight and techy so I dont really need any more top end speed.
From my first impression of the lipo I can already tell my relations with Fantom are going to be many many years!
03-07-2013, 05:31 AM
#173
So I just received the 7200MAH killer Voltz lipp and as always I check the voltage balance and level voltage first thing. I have never received a battery that has had perfect cell balance until today!
I am impressed with the feel of the case, wires and appearance.
Both cells are exactly 3.71V each!
Nice job Fantom
Thanks Jeff for the awesome customer service!
Can't wait to put this lipo to work.
Waiting for the 17.5 Apex to get here so if anyone out here has some comments on this motor please speak up.
My B4.1 worlds is geared 31/69 at the moment and max timing on a revtech 17.5 with a temp around the 150 area.
My question would be will or should I keep the same gearing and what kind of timing would I expect to think about setting? I may drop down to a 30 on the pinion because the track is tight and techy so I dont really need any more top end speed.
From my first impression of the lipo I can already tell my relations with Fantom are going to be many many years!
I am impressed with the feel of the case, wires and appearance.
Both cells are exactly 3.71V each!
Nice job Fantom
Thanks Jeff for the awesome customer service!
Can't wait to put this lipo to work.
Waiting for the 17.5 Apex to get here so if anyone out here has some comments on this motor please speak up.
My B4.1 worlds is geared 31/69 at the moment and max timing on a revtech 17.5 with a temp around the 150 area.
My question would be will or should I keep the same gearing and what kind of timing would I expect to think about setting? I may drop down to a 30 on the pinion because the track is tight and techy so I dont really need any more top end speed.
From my first impression of the lipo I can already tell my relations with Fantom are going to be many many years!
idbdoug
03-07-2013, 06:22 AM
#174
Got me thinking
Seth
03-11-2013, 12:11 AM
#177
I just had to get on here and rave about the customer service that Jeff at Fantom has shown. I ordered a battery and there was an issue so I asked for a little help to counter the issue and without hesitation Jeff offered help! Now I have been in the hobbyworld for quite a while with helis, planes and cars and it is customer service like what I just experianced that make all the difference in this world. I would also like to thank CPT. America for not only helping with a question I had asked him but when I met Brandon at the Tacoma RC Raceway he helped in a number of ways that night also. Brandon is the reason I know about Fantom Racing and couple that with the grade A customer service that I recieved during my first purchase with Jeff I am now a lifetime customer. I have read and heard really good reviews and such about the products Fantom offers so after I get some time on the new battery and now new motor I will give a review on what I experiance.
Thanks Brandon for your help!
Thanks Jeff for the great service!
Thanks Brandon for your help!
Thanks Jeff for the great service!
05-08-2013, 09:05 AM
#178
I service every motor about once every two weeks at the most. Depends on how much running I end up doing on the car. All my motors are very smooth and have no binding at all. Doug can attest to that.
05-20-2013, 01:35 PM
#179
I run the Ceramic 1 bearings Jeff offers in all my motors, onroad and offroad. Haven't had a single issue with any motor bearing, and I have 7 motors currently, waiting on my 8th.
I service every motor about once every two weeks at the most. Depends on how much running I end up doing on the car. All my motors are very smooth and have no binding at all. Doug can attest to that.
I service every motor about once every two weeks at the most. Depends on how much running I end up doing on the car. All my motors are very smooth and have no binding at all. Doug can attest to that.
Sounds just like me
