Which brushless system to choose?

[FERRETTI]

I really am having a tough time getting my head around all the new technology in the racing side of the hobby so I apologise for my continuing questioning

I'm considering the move to a brushless set up and have read so many threads on this topic that my eyes are bleeding so I'm looking for some straight talking advice on this purchase. I am aware that different people have different preferences so I ask that if possible you put them to one side and consider the requirements of a brushless numpty.

I'm going to be racing mainly 2WD using TrakPower 4900s on a pretty slippery surface, the other chaps at the club seem to be running 6.5 combos.

I very much like the aesthetics and price of the Losi Xcelorin but there seems to be a lot of threads highlighting problems with these sets and all the talk of firmware upgrades has my head spinning.

So in essence I'm looking for a brushless combo (I guess that sersored is the way to go) that will fit easily into a 2WD, is easy to set up and run straight out of the box, has no serious reliability issues and is reasonably priced?

Any advice will be gratefully accepted,

thanks.

[Medders]

Avoid the losi system. I had one which worked ok in itself, but could never even get the software to install on my PC to even try and update the firmware and sold the car it was in and the system before i managed to sort it. (and I'm reasonably capable with computers normally).

I would suggest a 7.5 / 8.5 for 2wd. I've always ran a 6.5 and found it hard to handle with nimh let alone lipo

[Mike Hudson]

lrp, nosram, novak, speed passion etc are all good easy to use speedos that all fit 2wd's ok if they come with fans they usually don't fit in most 2wd's but they arn't needed for 2wd anyway 99% of the time (more for 4wd), these all just need 1minute of attention setting them up then you don't have to fiddle with them ever again the losi are hassle and make racing unenjoyable in my own opinion as seen so many people fed up with them having software curruptions, memory loss and other annoying problems that the brands i've stated above don't have any of these problems and are all very reliable and user friendly

[B4 Sloth]

I have posted in relation to the losi system. It WAS a complete pain in the arris. Now its all working and is great. Once the software is on pc, latest firmware on etc it really is a bargain.
The support from this forum is first class and as such someone would always steer u through it. I have no patience and wanted to throw it out. Now its sorted- think its great!

[Scouser]

I am a fan of Nosram stuff. It's not so much that they do anything more or even better than any of the others available but I really appreciate the back-up. I have only ever had one problem with their ESC's and Mirage replaced it for a brand new one within 48hrs! If I need another ESC it will undoubtedly be from Nosram.

[AaronX6]

There is a number of threads on the EZ RUN 5.5 combo, one which I have posted. I believe they are made by the same people who make the Losi system a company called Hobby Wing. These sytems are great value for money and really easy to set up. Don't be put off by the 5.5 rating I feel they are only as quick as 6.5. I have mine set on aggresive but you can choose a soft setting when you start off and turn it up as your skill levels increase. Only cost around £70, seriously you can't go wrong. The top boys won't be running them, but I am an OK club racer and there will be plenty more expensive set ups chasing my chinese powered X6 through out the season. For once cheap isn't nasty.

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[AaronX6]

Sorry forgot to mention that I am also running the Trakpower 4900 LIPO in a 2WD.

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[Medders]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but these arn't on the BRCA approved list ?

Therefore if your wanting to do regionals / nationals and other meeting run to these regs you won't able to use it.