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toyotatrucks83 · 06-01-2011, 08:06 PM

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?

fallin apart · 06-01-2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyotatrucks83

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?

The black motor is a new model or newer edition, and I'm pretty sure that thers is no difference

toyotatrucks83 · 06-01-2011, 09:33 PM

Oh ok. Thanks

03kjrocky · 06-03-2011, 03:33 PM

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

Crawlernoobie · 06-06-2011, 06:39 PM

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

Robotboy · 06-06-2011, 06:55 PM

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.........

fallin apart · 06-06-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawlernoobie

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

You can find a mongoose cheaper online normaly for about $99.99 plus shipping

Robotboy · 06-06-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fallin apart

You can find a mongoose cheaper online normaly for about $99.99 plus shipping

Tower 94.99

papabash · 06-06-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robotboy

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.........

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.

Crawlernoobie · 06-06-2011, 08:59 PM

I live in Canada, so shipping will cost more then i found locally. Its good to hear a few people are having success.

fallin apart · 06-06-2011, 09:17 PM

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.

03kjrocky · 06-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Have not had my combo long but so far no problems

I bought mine locally for $100.00 Canuck bucks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawlernoobie

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

ski doo boy · 06-10-2011, 08:48 PM

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.

Robotboy · 06-10-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ski doo boy

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.

Without knowing your setup:
Run a bec for your servo if your not already.
Make sure the battery cutoff is set correctly.

ski doo boy · 06-10-2011, 09:14 PM

Ive got a bec and i will check the batery cutoff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robotboy

Without knowing your setup:
Run a bec for your servo if your not already.
Make sure the battery cutoff is set correctly.

ski doo boy · 06-11-2011, 10:52 PM

Got a new batt and every thig is much better!

joe daigle jr · 06-12-2011, 03:56 PM

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

toyotatrucks83 · 07-18-2011, 09:33 PM

Is anyone running a mongoose system with a 58T ring gear and 17,18,19T pinion?

TedBull · 07-18-2011, 10:44 PM

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.

whillinwillys · 07-18-2011, 11:15 PM

I run the mongoose 10.5 with a 17 tooth pinion!!!!! Super fast and fun to drive.

06-01-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
toyotatrucks83 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno Posts: 646	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, 09:33 PM	#3
toyotatrucks83 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno Posts: 646	Oh ok. Thanks

06-03-2011, 03:33 PM	#4
03kjrocky Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver,BC,Canada Posts: 183	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
Crawlernoobie Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 51	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

06-06-2011, 06:55 PM	#6
Robotboy RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the warmth! Posts: 1,163	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, 08:59 PM	#10
Crawlernoobie Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 51	I live in Canada, so shipping will cost more then i found locally. Its good to hear a few people are having success.

06-06-2011, 09:17 PM	#11
fallin apart Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NIXA Posts: 439	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.

06-10-2011, 08:48 PM	#13
ski doo boy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nederland,Colorado Posts: 28	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.

06-11-2011, 10:52 PM	#16
ski doo boy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nederland,Colorado Posts: 28	Got a new batt and every thig is much better!

06-12-2011, 03:56 PM	#17
joe daigle jr Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mesa Posts: 323	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

07-18-2011, 09:33 PM	#18
toyotatrucks83 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno Posts: 646	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
TedBull Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NW Washington Posts: 550	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.

07-18-2011, 11:15 PM	#20
whillinwillys Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spearfish,sd Posts: 149	I run the mongoose 10.5 with a 17 tooth pinion!!!!! Super fast and fun to drive.

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