Boris,
I love my new starter!!! Wow! Unbelievable workmanship and what a performer.
Before I purchased your starter, I was debating whether to buy one of the cheaper Chinese knockoffs. However, knowing the quality of your products (since I already own a flowmeter) and knew if I had any questions, I could ask you (which wouldn't be available with the other options). (Personnally, I was tired of buying chinese stuff, that if they had instructions, which most don't, I just could not understand what they were saying. I spent alot of my time, searching the web and trying to figure out how it worked. UGH!). I bit the bullet knowing I would be better off buying this starter. I have no regrets!
I am running nitro and purchased a Turnigy 2S 5000mah 25-50 battery. This has plenty to start my .45 engine. Boris has his battery recommendations on Page 1. These batteries have the same connections that fit on Boris's starter. No soldering or need to buy these attachments (although Boris has included some additional connections if you need them).
I purchased the outboard option, but I wasn't sure I was going to use it since I had several concerns:
- How easy would it be to change the rotation for the outboard? It couldn't be any easier with the adapter provided. Just plug it into the starter cables and plug the battery into the adapter!
- What configuration do you need to contort your hand to push the start button? First, the overall weight is not much different than the Sullivan starter. I started the outboard by keeping my thumb on the starter button and controlling the starter by placing my little finger on the boat cowling for stability. Not a problem.
Say goodbye to my Sullivan starter.
A nice feature is the voltage monitor and alarm. Not only for the obvious use when dealing with LIPO's, but this will be real handy at races (or even when running at your pond). You'll know exactly the voltage in your pack and can change packs accordingly!
Thank you Boris, for your effort in providing high quality products for us. Knowing if there were a problem, you are willing to step in and help troubleshoot the problem, as you did in one of your earlier conversations above.
I am pleased with my purchase. Those of you out there trying to decide whether to spend the extra money for this starter, I would not hesitate buying this starter. You are getting more than just a starter!
Dan
