it really depends on how much you want to spend and what ure local club runs. Off road is generally open class with regards to motors etc
the most commonly run motor for 2wd would be a 7.5t, and i would personally recommend the hpi flux pro. They are around £55 and are superb.
esc wise you have many options and budgets. 2wd is my main class and as such i run the hobbywing v3, but this is around £140.
in my 4wd which is less serious for me i run the hobbywing 60A v2.1. You can get these for about £55 new and are more than adequate. I used to run an 8.5 on mine in 2wd and it was fine.
lipos again, what's ure budget. I run the ace gens 65c stick packs which u can get from giantshark for about £32 each. They are roar approved and seem pretty good. You can spend more on bigger name brands if u like, but i tend to think they are all made in one of 3 factories anyway so isn't much difference.
shock oil, core rc is available from most online shops. Id say you will want a range between 300cst and 700cst
jump onto ralls racing website and give Nathan a call his mobile number is listed on there, and tell him i sent you his way. He will be happy to discuss anything further with you and may do you a good deal on a job lot to get you going. He is a top racer and very helpful
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Originally Posted by jenky
sorry to butt in, just joined the site. im looking at purchasing one of these this week.
its been hard to decide which car to choose as there are so many but after reading this thread and the car being in my price range its the one im going to go for.
only reason for me not getting one will be if my offer on a schumacher sx3 is accepted on ebay or not. i expect it not to be as it was quite low.
the reason i butted in was to ask you guys a favor, with this being my first car and first build! since being around 14 years old and building a tamiya monster beetle and mardave meteor lol.
could one of you great ppl put up a list for me of everything i will need to purchase along side the kit to have it fully complete and able to pop along to a meeting to join in.
as in, what size brushless motor, esc, lipos, shock oil a complete list so i can purchase these and build the car on my return home from this trip at work. it will all be home waiting for me 
i have a dx6i transmitter which i plan to use to start off with until i decide if i want to get something else. so just need the receiver for the radio side of things.
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