motor/esc choices

[Nick_MSM]

Hello all - I am just starting up racing, and looking for a new motor/esc for my Dex210. I'll be racing outdoor astro, and as I am just starting out would ideally prefer one motor for the moment.

Can anyone recommend a decent all rounder? Really confused as to what I should be looking at now!

[RoyG]

I am in the same position nick with the same problems. Did you manage to get any recommendations from anyone?

I am tempted to just try the SkyRc leopard 60a 10.5t off eBay as looks cracking value but unsure if I would be making a mistake.

[V6Jim]

Hi,

Depends on a number of things. Mostly budget!

Everybody will suggest different things as usual with these threads, but I can help with some general info.

For 2WD it is normally motors in the 7.5t to 10.5t range. An 8.5t would be a good place to start. Good, usable power, but reasonably easy to drive. Then you need a speedo to handle it. Plenty around. You can quite often get 'combo' deals with motor/esc packages.

This kind of thing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKYRC-Brus...Fmb8DoadSssuSw

Not top notch kit, but decent.

If you're needing to stick to BRCA rules you may need to buy an ESC (No BRCA rules governing ESC's), but with a BRCA legal motor. Plenty around at reasonable prices...

Like this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skyrc-Ares...IAAOxywFhTcyoj

I could go on and on. There are secondhand options too which can be a good way of getting good kit at lower prices.

Ask away lads!

Jimmy

[Al3xis007]

👍That's good advice, motor wise there's the speed passion v3 motors, they're light weight and don't get too hot, speedo wise the hobbywing v2.1 (same as the speedpassion gran tourismo) is still a good speedo, also cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobbywing-...0AAOSwPcVV1QQx

[RoyG]

That's great thanks. I was looking at the cheetah series also.

Think i might keep my eye out on the second hand market after Xmas for a speed passion v3 and a 120A ESC but if nothing turns up I may go for that cheetah and upgrade if needed at a later date.

Thanks guys.

[Ashlandchris]

Just a note of caution, I bought 2 skyrc leopard combos (one with ribbed motor case) for in my children's cars. Both were un-sensored and both suffered with awful cogging, to the point where cars wouldn't pull away without a push.
Ended up putting motors and escs in bin.
I have since used speed passion or the hobbyking track star range and both ok, but obviously there are higher priced bits out there which I'm sure would be even better.
My speed passion reventon pro (2nd hand) has plenty of programme options and I use a 13.5t in my 2wd, with some boost for on straights and it is lovely to drive

[J77MYF]

Originally Posted by Al3xis007

👍That's good advice, motor wise there's the speed passion v3 motors, they're light weight and don't get too hot, speedo wise the hobbywing v2.1 (same as the speedpassion gran tourismo) is still a good speedo, also cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobbywing-...0AAOSwPcVV1QQx

I Agree with the Hobbywing v2.1/Speed Passion Gran Tourismo. That would certainly be my first choice of speed controllers in that range.

[bretts]

Skyrc Toro TS120A, any issues?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291165974298