Novak Ballistic 8 motor - press release
 

Here's a .pdf I found on another forum. Looks like the Ballistic 8 will be 4-pole and sensored. They are coming out with 2 sizes, 8 and 8L, which I assume pretty much correspond to buggy and truggy judging by the dimensions listed. The release also mentions a Kinetic 4S ESC, which IMO is a bit of a disappointment that they aren't going for 6S max.

http://teamnovak.com/press_releases/...c_8_Motors.pdf

I had posted this earlier in the day.

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...t=25871&page=3

Ah, well doesn't hurt to have a thread to discuss it in the Novak section too I guess. People (like myself :wink:) might miss it in the LRP pics thread.

True. So are you thinking about trying this motor out as well?

We'll see I guess. It's pretty much down to the Viper 1/8 or now the Ballistic 8. Might end up coming down to price-point. I do like the sensor port location on the Ballistic 8, like on the other Ballistics. With my motor in the front left of the car there isn't a whole lot of room between the end of the motor and steering post for a sensor wire to be sticking out. On the other hand the Viper color scheme goes perfectly with my CF and red accent car. Shouldn't pick a motor just on looks, but it is a factor.

Pricepoint and warranty is key for me. Both motors will be roar legal, so not much difference between them.

Good point, warranty and support is key. I know Novak's standard warranty, but have you heard anything about what is being offered for the Viper gear?

43.5mm diameter? who would use such motor. would not fit with tekno and with standard mounts you will have limited gearing as the motor would hit the chassis so you endup having to raise the whole center diff

Tekno has a 44mm motor mount, which I use with my Hacker and Tekno motors.

http://www.teknorc.com/product_info....roducts_id=962

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...c/DSCF0485.jpg

This is from the Viper Website:

Viper R/C Solutions provides a 180-day (6 months) warranty on all motors or other mechanical products.
Viper R/C Solutions provides a 365-day warranty on all ESCs or other electronic items that connect directly to a battery or other power supply.

These are the listed Viper motors.

KVCase Length 72mm 1400kv 1700kv 2000kv 2300kv 2600kv

KVCase Length 77mm 1300kv 1600kv 1900kv 2200kv

Case Length: 53.80mm
Case Diameter: 42.00mm
Shaft Extension: 5mm
Shaft Length: 18mm
Default Rotor Spec: 13.8mm


NOVAK

Ballistic 8 (43.5 dia x 71mm);
Ballistic 8L (43.5 dia x 76.5mm)
5mm x 18mm Output Shaft




Tekin

Shaft Dimensions: 19 x 5mm w/flat
Motor Diameter: 1.57” (40mm) / 1.65” (42mm) including fin
Motor Length: 4030: 2.80” (71mm) 4038: 3.0” (76mm)
Bearing Dimensions: Front: 5x16x5mm / Rear 5x11x5mm


T8 (buggy) motors
TT2350 4030 2650kv
TT2351 4030 2050kv
TT2352 4030 1900kv
TT2353 4030 1700kv
TT2354 4030 1400kv

T8 (truggy) motors
TT2360 4038 2250kv
TT2361 4038 2000kv
TT2362 4038 1700kv
TT2363 4038 1550kv
TT2364 4038 1350kv

Well I think I have it narrowed down to the 72mm 2300kv Viper, or the 71mm Ballistic 8 (as long as they have it in a 2000-2400kv wind). Just waiting to see what kind of reviews they get once they are both available to the public.

Man, I was banking on you to do the reviews.

LOL, well hopefully I'll be able to have some personal experience with one of them sooner than later!