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glassdoctor · **Novak 1/8 Conversion kits -** 11.14.2007, 08:34 PM

Novak is putting together it's own conversions soon... it's in the new RCCA mag.

This is good for the "cause" and it's inevitable... some day there will be factory made electric 1/8 versions.

But it does kinda suck a little for the guys who have been busting their nuts making conversion parts, etc... and even for those of us who do the homemade conversions. It's not as unique once everyone has one or can just buy one "RTR".

Of course there will always be a need for innovative parts and not every brand will make an electric version... so it's not all bad news for RCM and RCPD etc.

It may even help build up the market so much that demand will be bigger than ever.

lxmuff · 08:14 AM

We had a chance to talk to Bob and look a the 777 conversion he had. I hope it turns out well in production. He said he spent two years toying around with the conversion. He also had the HV 4.5 strapped on the chassis.

suicideneil · 11.14.2007, 09:41 PM

I wouldnt mind a sneak peak at the new BL system they are making purposefully for larger & heavier trucks/ conversions etc; due out latter half of next year i believe.

Q. who is RCPD?

kulangflow · 11.14.2007, 09:50 PM

http://www.rcproductdesigns.com/

suicideneil · 11.14.2007, 10:01 PM

Ah okay, I know that site- nice stuff they sell.

As for:

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassdoctor

But it does kinda suck a little for the guys who have been busting their nuts making conversion parts, etc... and even for those of us who do the homemade conversions. It's not as unique once everyone has one or can just buy one "RTR".

I have to agree. The best example is the new-ish Axial A10? rockcrawler kit- building your own rig is a major part of the hobby, and is how you learn what works & what doesnt; having every single piece of the puzzle filled in for you kinda sucks the fun & learning process out of the build. A kit, is a kit, is a kit, I will agree, but some things just shouldnt come as kits.....

gixxer · 11.14.2007, 10:52 PM

I will have to check out that mag. Its great news for electric conversions to have a big company join in.

ClodMaxx · 11.15.2007, 12:06 AM

hey! rc product designs is only about 20 minutes away from me. i wonder if they have a store, or if it's just a machine shop type place... hmmm... might have to give dan a call to see if i can stop by!

anywho, onto the subject at hand... i think it's great when 1/8 RTR is available for people like me, who don't have a ton of tools (or a mechanically inclined mind) and want to just plug-and-play.

11.15.2007, 08:44 PM

I don't understand...Novak is going to sell conversion kits?

A.) that seems very unlike their current product offerings
B.) the current BL Novak systems for larger trucks are far sub-par.

Maybe all will be clear to me when my RCCA arrives....

DM

jnev · 11.15.2007, 08:53 PM

Someone mind scanning the page and posting it on to here...? I really need subscribe to some rc mag....

11.15.2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rchippie

Mac i read somwhere they have a 1/8 system with 5mm shaft in the works.

That would be SOO SWEET!

A sensored 8th scale BL system, and it would do 6s

Id love that

rchippie · 11.15.2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

That would be SOO SWEET!

A sensored 8th scale BL system, and it would do 6s

Id love that

Yes it would

. I think i read it on rctech i just dont remember .

NovakTwo · 11.15.2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacII

I don't understand...Novak is going to sell conversion kits?

A.) that seems very unlike their current product offerings
B.) the current BL Novak systems for larger trucks are far sub-par.

Maybe all will be clear to me when my RCCA arrives....

DM

After waiting for years for another company (one for whom a conversion kit would be among expected product offerings) to offer conversion kits, Bob decided to design them himself.

This way we can offer nitro conv kits specifically designed for Novak HV products. The 5mm shaft rotor (upgrade kit) has been approved, so we will probably do the press release for it in a few weeks.

gixxer · 11.15.2007, 10:38 PM

thanks for the update. I look forward to seeing that press release.

11.15.2007, 10:54 PM

Nice

I hope they make a new HV motor, the current one needs to be re done! As well as the esc

I hope novak does have something awesome in the works!

BL_RV0 · 11.16.2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

Nice

I hope they make a new HV motor, the current one needs to be re done! As well as the esc

I hope novak does have something awesome in the works!

i doubt they will. theyll just sell the convs or 1/8 e-buggies and slap that hv-crap on there and call it macaroni.