Novak Mongoose good for MRC?

[pixelnate]

I've got a line on a brand new Mongoose for $60 at a lhs. Is this still considered to be a good esc for an MRC?

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[Robotboy]

Originally Posted by pixelnate

I've got a line on a brand new Mongoose for $60 at a lhs. Is this still considered to be a good esc for an MRC

Can't go wrong for $60
Used mine for over a year and was pretty happy with it.

[erikblank]

It's not the best option, but at $60 it's the cheapest. If your just starting out it will keep you happy until you grow out of it. A top of the line system will cost you about 3 times that new. So buy it and have fun.

[pixelnate]

Thanks for the info. I'll be using it for a Class 1 scaler build. Any limits on the Mongoose I should be aware of?

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[Robotboy]

Originally Posted by pixelnate

Thanks for the info. I'll be using it for a Class 1 scaler build. Any limits on the Mongoose I should be aware of?

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Yes, it's not made to get wet.
For a scaler you may want to go a different route.

[toyotatrucks83]

Novak lists on their page that the mongoose is water resistant. I own 2 but have never got them wet. Have you robot boy?

[AreCee]

Water resistant and water proof are totally different worlds.

When they say water resistant it usually means that the humidity in the air won't short it out but get a few drops on it and watch the magic smoke leave.

[JEB21]

I sold my old MRC with a Mongoose and am dropping another one into my MRC pro right now.

I don't remember...do you have to dremel the diff case slightly to get a good fit and gear mesh?