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Originally Posted by The Colonel
Thanks, that makes good sense to me.
Next......
What is a good mid range servo to get, and his do I know if I should use a small one or a normal one? Is it a space thing or a weight thing?
Also ESCs?
I have looked at loads of them at 120A, why does it need to be about that rating, there are dozens around the £65 mark?
If I run a speed passion v3 8.5t, what would a good ESC be with a 4800 2S shorty (90c)?
Lots of questions I know, just not sure which way to go and looking for independent advice rather than calling a shop as they might just try to push me in a preferred direction that suits them.
Thanks again.
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The servo size is more to do with the space in the car. Some 2WD are quite tight to fit in everything so a small servo helps. I have used Savox, Spectrum and Corally all with success and no issues in std and low profile sizes.
I have used more Savox than anything else and it is what I started with. They are mid range and they are often on sale here on oOple. Look for a 1258 higher torque or 1257 higher speed. They will both work well and are Titanium geared so very robust. If you need a low profile servo then the 1251 is perfect.
For your ESC 120A gives plenty of capacity for any motor with no risk of drawing too much current. You can run a lower amp ESC if you like, I am only recommending what will work reliably and repeatably and keep up with you as you get faster. If budget is tight then by all means drop the spec. I started with a 60A ESC but soon upgraded as I got better so ended up buying twice.
If you run the SP V3 8.5T motor then any sensored ESC will work. Speed Passion are a popular good value make so why not get one of their ESC as well, see if you can get a bundle deal. The Reventon ESC are good and work well with the R or the S rated to a 7.5T motor. I have not used them but plenty have.