Cheap Brushless and ESC combos on Ebay.. Any good???

[Nellybobs]

Hi people, Oople and RC newbie here, just bought myself a Lazer ZX-5 RTR, few subtle chassis hop-ups and really starting to get to grips with it!!

Was searching through Ebay the other day and came across a load of cheap Brushless and ESC combos Starting at anything from 10p to £60

Now i know and fully understand that 'You get what you pay for' but has anyone actually used one of these things and if so are they any good??

Cheers people

Paul....

[markwilliamson2001]

Depends on the make...

If you wanted a cheaper combo set, the Losi Xcelorin sensored systems are quite good value for money, if you have space, as it is quite tall. The mamba 25 is cheap, but has a reputation of being a bit jerky (known as cogging, when starting from stationary) as it is sensorless, so relies more on software updates for tuning (I have not used one though).

I have used a Novak GTB in the past, which were excellent, but quite expensive.

Not sure on the new mamba micro pro....best ask someone who has used one.

Lots of makes, but if you want a good compromise, and are racing, I would get the Losi Sensored speedo and combo.

HTH
Mark

[YZ~10]

these you mean? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eZrun-RC-car-B...mZ320324901902

avoid!
save money for a mid range brushless system

[BORMAC]

Ive been wondering about these 'hobbywing' type esc and motor combo's myself- (as per that ebay auction). I have enough high end stuff but wondered what these kind of units would be like for vintage 4WD buggies?? Any suggestions guys? Would it be the esc or the motor that lets you down? Also ive heard the motor is actualy a 380 size but the heat sinks make it a 540 . Does this sound right?

[edvin]

This is true. But still it has enough torque. So don't be worry about that.
In my Durga there is 35A 9t "3in1" combo. I think it was reasonable bying. Some comments: It's almoust water resistant. After some submarining , only ballbearings died. Inside the motor there is one small plastic distance bushing, I do not now why but it broke. I replaced them with ordinary shims. After some modifications, it was possible to use even 6t motor. Vent was out of balance.

[Nellybobs]

Cheers guys,i expected to hear that they were turd.Think ill steer well clear of these things!!