Any interest in a Ballistic 550 Motor?

I'm gonna try the new SC HV4.5 motor with my old GTB ESC. Anybody see any problems with that? I will be putting this in a Slash 4x4 PE. Not sure what pinion to start with - a 12 maybe? This would be for racing on a fairly large track. I need to stay up with the Jammins running the 4.5s.

Gotta try something - the Velineon with a 16 pinion comes off too hot when trying to stay up with the HV4.5s. Normally low 190s after 5-7 mins - can't even run any practice

[NovakTwo]

No problem running the HV 550 with our GTBs on 2S; in fact, the system we OEM for the Ofna 4x4 is comprised of our Havoc Pro and our HV 4.5 motor. The Havoc Pro is an upgraded (software) version of the GTB, with the same on-resistance as the older escs.

You could always run the HV motors with our GTBs on 2S---we just never promoted this use.

Originally Posted by crashburn

I'm gonna try the new SC HV4.5 motor with my old GTB ESC. Anybody see any problems with that? I will be putting this in a Slash 4x4 PE. Not sure what pinion to start with - a 12 maybe? This would be for racing on a fairly large track. I need to stay up with the Jammins running the 4.5s.

Gotta try something - the Velineon with a 16 pinion comes off too hot when trying to stay up with the HV4.5s. Normally low 190s after 5-7 mins - can't even run any practice

[NovakTwo]

I'm not sure what all factors played into our decision to take the 4.5 systems out of distr. Once 1:8 racing began, it was obvious that the 4.5 systems were the most problematical (and the most popular...)

Racers who know how to set up their equipment for 4S usage have gotten many years of use out of these products; however, guys that don't take the time to set-up/use it properly create the most criticism and complaints. Telling customers that they are "boneheads" isn't an option....

So, in re-launching the HV 550 for 2S short course (4x4), we only emphasize this new use. If any of you have been following the ROAR thread on RCTech (Off-Road), you can read just how Novak is getting the cr@p beat out of us for even offering this 550 for the 4x4 trucks---ROAR has ruled that only 540 motors are legal.

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by NovakTwo

you can read just how Novak is getting the cr@p beat out of us for even offering this 550 for the 4x4 trucks---ROAR has ruled that only 540 motors are legal.

I have read the section on rctech. Just glad that my track doesn't restrict us to the smaller motors in mod sct. Hopefully they will change the rule soon as they did with almost every rule that was first listed for 4wd sct.

540 motors in race conditions with a 6+ pound truck. Really just asking for burnt up motors unless you gear way down.

I for one didn't think I would ever buy an hv motor again but they are perfect for 4x4 sct's. I am running a 6.5hv now for a small (75x45) track and will probably get a 4.5hv for the outdoor season.

[NovakTwo]

Originally Posted by gixxer

I have read the section on rctech. Just glad that my track doesn't restrict us to the smaller motors in mod sct. Hopefully they will change the rule soon as they did with almost every rule that was first listed for 4wd sct.

540 motors in race conditions with a 6+ pound truck. Really just asking for burnt up motors unless you gear way down.

I for one didn't think I would ever buy an hv motor again but they are perfect for 4x4 sct's. I am running a 6.5hv now for a small (75x45) track and will probably get a 4.5hv for the outdoor season.

If we can only wait long enough......

...it gets popular.

We took our Sentry Data Loggers out of distr and lately have seen a resurgence in their popularity, for use with timing escs. It was just before its time!

Years ago we developed the Pit Wizard---hand-held programmer for the Cyclone escs. It was pretty much a flop! Or, again just before its time!

[Shark413]

What's the difference between the existing HV motors and the new Ballistic 550 motors?