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Originally Posted by DaveTheRave
Morning
I've pre-ordered a DEX408 from JeSpares, a little Christmas present to myself..
Anyway I'm thinking about which components to stick in to the car, at the moment I'm thinking about using the following:
Motor / ESC - Tekin Rx8 Esc & T8 2050kv Motor
Radio Gear - Spektrum DX3S V2 3CH DSM
Batteries - 2 x Turnigy nano_tech 5000mah 2S 45-90C Lipo
Servo - Spektrum Digital High Torque Metal Geared Servo
Tyres - Don't know yet idea's welcome..
So I'm wondering if the components above are the right ones for the job? Or if theres anything I've forgotten?
All sounds pretty good, but a lot depends if you want to start racing at a 1/8th track etc.
I do a bit of racing with colleagues on a private work track at 1:10th scale so I'm totally new to 1:8th. I'm hoping that the class will pick up in the UK as theres lots of car's around now.
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A lot of people are saying that the 1900kv motor is plenty powerful enough, the 2050 is delta wound and thus well suited to large high speed tracks whilst the 1900 is star wound and will have a bit more bottom end grunt.
You could also wait and see what price the new LRP iX8 esc is, just another option. Not heard of anyone who's got one yet though.
You could also look at the Gens Ace batteries from giantcod.co.uk 5000mAh 50C cells at £35.44 each. This is then from a UK distributor and many people are saying their better than the Nano-techs. GiantCod have a forum with some independent testing done on different cells, well worth a look.
Not sure about the Spektrum servo, most people use Savox. Have a look at a 1256 or even a 1232, they might be cheaper and/or better spec than the Spektrum. Look for 20kg torque for steering.
Tyres will depend on what surface your running on.