Anyone running Novak?

[Fanfor88]

Hello all, I quickly fried my stock Wraith motor, i ordered a replacement stock motor to hold me over til i decide what i wanna get. So i`ve been looking at the Wraith specific Novak system.

Novak Timbuk2 "Wraith Edition" Brushless ESC/Ballistic Brushless Motor System (13.5T) [NOV3224] | RC Cars & Trucks - A Main Hobbies


Is anyone currently running this system? I`d love to hear some feedback. I`m not looking for a basher more of a trail/crawler. My Stampede is brushless of course and i`ve had it in all kinds of water with no problems so far. Guess im too new school for this Brushed stuff as i dont really like it. So please let me know what you guys think. Thanks

[squatch71]

Did you search the wraith forum?

[Fanfor88]

Originally Posted by squatch71

Did you search the wraith forum?

I used the search function up at the top but most of what i found was people asking the same question. Never really saw an answer. Will look around some more.

[Hoyta]

the timbuk II, a Wraith specific system? I guess since they couldn't sell a 2s system, they decided to re-badge it for the Wraith??
Dont waste your time with anything Novak, unless you like smoke.....

[NovakTwo]

Originally Posted by Hoyta

the timbuk II, a Wraith specific system? I guess since they couldn't sell a 2s system, they decided to re-badge it for the Wraith??
Dont waste your time with anything Novak, unless you like smoke.....

Our Timbuk2/ Wraith is a completely redesigned, tiny crawler esc customized for the Wraith. We have only been shipping these new products for a few
weeks. Contact Charlie, csuangka@teamnovak.com with any questions.

[dugdug612]

just remember the traxxes is sensorles so water is no problem the novak is sensor based so no water i have the goat 3s brushless combo nothing but good luck with novak stuff

[89lxmorepower]

i got novac rooster esc in my creeper and no problems

[badhoopty]

novak/castle/tekin/etc are all good brands. people just tend to sway towards one or the other and talk shit about the rest...

i've never had ANY issues with novak products.

[concretejungle]

I would read a little more about Novak. A LOT of info on here, and i have first hand experience with glitchy and smokey ESC.

[Fanfor88]

Originally Posted by dugdug612

just remember the traxxes is sensorles so water is no problem the novak is sensor based so no water i have the goat 3s brushless combo nothing but good luck with novak stuff

Ok thanks for the info. I guess back to the drawing board. Dont really want anything below a 13.5t cause i dont wanna be replacing parts all the time. IMO the aftermarket stuff for the Wraith is way overpriced. I just want something i can get in some water/mud with and not worry about smoke lol. Although that is prolly asking alot but my Stamede does it. I`d just buy another VX3 system but it`s way to much for a Wraith. Thanks for all the good info though guys

On a side note,not looking for something i can summerge, but something i dont have to be scared of when i am running through water and mud

[ax10]

i've run only novak since i started this whole crawler thing. Never had a single problem. Currently i'm running a rooster crawler esc. I've been running it on 3s for over a year now. No heat or smoke.

[Fanfor88]

If i was to go sensorless i would have alot of cogging right? My Stampede cogs like crazy if i were to trying crawling with it lol. So frustrating when i cant make up my mind. I like to do things only 1 time and right so things like this are a big decision to me. I dont want to waste money on something i`m not gonna like.

[tedo]

I have been running a Novak SS 13.5 in my rock racers for over a year. Been in water, snow, and mud. However I siliconed where the sensor wire comes out of the can. Never had a problem. Then again never was too concerned, since these motors can be picked up for 20$. Buttery smooth!

Oh, do not go sensor less! You will not be happy

[squatch71]

Honostly, I have less problems with my novak than with my Castle stuff....Not going to give up on either one...

[Fanfor88]

ok sounds good then. I may give this system a try. Thanks for the tip on silicone on the sensor wire. I will give that a try if i do infact decide to go with this system. Where do you find motors for $20? I just looked at one that was 79.99 for for 13.5t.

[squatch71]

I have a talcon from..Hobbypartz?? I think?? in my MRC, not the same, but they are pretty cheap motors and work pretty well. They are not sensored.....unless they came out with some in the past 2 months.

[madtinner]

i use a goat 3s with a 18.5 sensored in my scx-10, and the new timbuk 2 with a 13.5 in my wraith. have been very happy with both.