06-01-2011, 08:06 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno
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| Novak 18.5 crawler
I have a Novak 18.5 crawler system. My motor is black. Looks like many others have the same system but with a silver motor. What is the difference?
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06-01-2011, 08:43 PM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NIXA
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06-01-2011, 09:33 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno
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Oh ok. Thanks
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06-03-2011, 03:33 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver,BC,Canada
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I just got my Mongoose 18.5 crawler system today and I also got a black motor can,I guess they have updated the motors to a black finish |
06-06-2011, 06:39 PM | #5 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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How is the esc holding up? Ive read some past posts and it seems to crap out. I found one locally for 120bucks, and id like to get it if it works. Other wise its mamba or a sidewinder and about 50 to 80 more
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06-06-2011, 06:55 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the warmth!
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Ran my mongoose for over a year, never a glitch or problem. Guess I was a lucky one...from what I've been hearing. Hum......... |
06-06-2011, 07:00 PM | #7 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NIXA
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You can find a mongoose cheaper online normaly for about $99.99 plus shipping | |
06-06-2011, 07:18 PM | #8 | |
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06-06-2011, 08:23 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW Missouri
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| My son and I have been running them hard for a year now with absolutely no troubles. We started on 3s but honestly, they do so well on 2s there is no need to go higher. I wish they had just a bit more drag brake, but I can't complain.
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06-06-2011, 08:59 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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I live in Canada, so shipping will cost more then i found locally. Its good to hear a few people are having success.
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06-06-2011, 09:17 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NIXA
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Iv also had good luck with my mongoose, the only problem iv had was a cheap servo that would short out my mongoose but after I upgraded the servo I have not had a problem with it yet.
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06-10-2011, 07:52 PM | #12 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver,BC,Canada
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Have not had my combo long but so far no problems I bought mine locally for $100.00 Canuck bucks |
06-10-2011, 08:48 PM | #13 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nederland,Colorado
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I bought a novak mongoose for 65 bucks used and have had no problems untill just the other day it kind of gliching out i think its the batery but do you guys have any ideas? ill see if it is the batt and let you know.
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06-10-2011, 08:57 PM | #14 | |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the warmth!
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Without knowing your setup: Run a bec for your servo if your not already. Make sure the battery cutoff is set correctly. | |
06-10-2011, 09:14 PM | #15 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nederland,Colorado
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06-11-2011, 10:52 PM | #16 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nederland,Colorado
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Got a new batt and every thig is much better!
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06-12-2011, 03:56 PM | #17 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mesa
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i have run the system since '08 the only issue was glitching but after I put a bec on it for the servo no more problems
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07-18-2011, 09:33 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno
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Is anyone running a mongoose system with a 58T ring gear and 17,18,19T pinion?
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07-18-2011, 10:44 PM | #19 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NW Washington
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I just got a used mongoose system the other day for a great price. I spent a while going thru the settings on the esc to get it dailed where I want it. Very smooth low end controll and good wheel speed. I turned the drag brake all the way up and it now works great. It comes from the factory at setting 3, I set mine at 10.
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07-18-2011, 11:15 PM | #20 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spearfish,sd
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I run the mongoose 10.5 with a 17 tooth pinion!!!!! Super fast and fun to drive.
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