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Funny how you can hear different things from different people. My LHS guy says the Silver Series is a great esc. I had one go bad on me in a DF as well (SS35 in a Diablo), however I think that was may have been my fault for running a 4s LiPo that probably overpowered it. I have read either on this forum or another that some guys like using the E-Flight 60 amp esc in the FJ. I may just upgrade to that one in the very near future.
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Well lots of factors add up to different success stories with anything. I prefer Castle Creations esc's over anything out there. No comparison IMO to any other company making esc's. They back them very well too!
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339 That's way to cool GREAT idea
northchim correct on the servo exts. only a couple of bucks Your set up is almost the exact one in mine. I have run tower hobbiesESC for years and never had a problem ...until I used a 4 cell-DON"T and 2-over amped it showing off--there I said it. I would suggest you start with a APC 5.5x4.5 -- make sure you balance any prop you put on the plane. The max prop would be 6x5.5 APC as you will be close to exceeding ESC amp limit watch the FJ in action see the link in the above post
I now use the new eflite 620 amp ESC in the FJ and it's a great price. Castle is THE best but it may be out of you price range as it is for me.
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northchim You MUST have a prop bal. you can purchase on line or a good LHS will have 1-2 diiff. ones in stock I use 1 that uses mags. to supend the prop on a shaft. I can't remember the name brand off the top of my head. I can do a picture step by step on here if needed
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Yes they are a bit pricier than some but worth every penny. If budget is in mind then it is not the choice. Eflite makes a pretty good line of esc's as well. Nothing beats being able to hook up to the pc and make changes as you want. That feature alone sold me. I also run quite a few Eflite esc's in different planes from the 22a-60A and they are all solid with exception of the 25A which I have smoked 3 of. They are the ones that come stock in strykers and typhoon 2's now and I am sure a few others. Not sure if they figured out the problem with them but I am not the only one I know that has had repeated issues with them. Other than that no other issues with Eflite.
Just my .02
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Ok Here's a fun thing to do find that perfect place to fly and see what your city town home and even street looks like from the air http://maps.live.com No downloading as with google earth and you may have a bird's eye view ( see the selection bars and the top I suggest the HYBRID view) Make sure you wave when you go flying as you never know who is watching
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Well I was going to post pics. but now I have to repair the nose-again. Flying on Monday in tight space and just missed clearing a curb-landing over a parking lot and was aiming to curb hop into the grass-I missed Took off and compressed about 2-3" of the nose. I think I'll replace with a pink foam nose and knowing me - I'll make 2 !! I also removed the wing tip "tanks" by doing that plane developed a wiggle - fixed by changing the tip from a neg. camber to a positive one and sanding the tips round-that removed 95% of the wiggle. Will make 2 noses today. CP
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ditchit WELCOME Running a HET I had one on a Stryker and am looking to get another. I think for the $ HET is a great value Thinking of the 3w I'm limited to 3c as of now due $
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