bluepoolshark35 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Had my car for months, and only now can I start to go racing in the next couple of weeks! Need to get myself a new ESC & motor and not 100% sure what I should go for? I will be racing 17.5 blinky to start with but would like the ESC to do other stuff when I get better/more confident Got a total budget of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepoolshark35 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Also seen a fleta stock and hpi racing flux for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Allen Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I would be wary of both the Reventon ESC and the HPI Motor. SP motors are OK (if tricky to set the timing on) and the HPI Flux Pro ESC is alright too (same as the Hobbywing V3). It's hard for me to recommend a new combo at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qatmix Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The reventon R bundle is very popular at our club and they seem to run well. You will not get anything that would be as good value as that combo. I have used a reventon and it was fine, as well as a justock which was also good (by markets are quite mild though) my main car has a Fleta Pro and its great. Oh and the HPI motor isn't that good, as mentioned. The Turnigy track stars are very good for the money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypersonic77 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I have also been running speed passion in most of my cars without any problems and the main car I use has reventon r and it works great for the money with all the settings you normally need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicLURcher Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have a thunder power 17.5 if your still looking, pm me if you want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabmania2 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I use a Revention R esc with 10.5T and 17T SP motor and has been good so far, the only problems I've had where due to my own lack of information on the product on setting it up but no fault of the combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappy Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Another vote for the reventon r bundle. It's great for the money. There's lots of tuning options, it's smooth and I've not had any real issues with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Can you post a link to the reventon r I have looked on eBay seen a fair few combos for are 65 pound there silver are they'd the ones? Also would a a trackstar 13.5t and trackstar 120a esc be any good as I already have a motor, so thinking just buy a turnighy trackstar esc I have seen red one on eBay with built in fan for 50 pounds brand new. Are they'd usable at most clubs thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ebay link with a 13.5 motor: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-Passion-Brushless-Reventon-R-70A-ESC-V3-0-13-5R-Motor-Combo-UK-Ship-/380771262734?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item58a7bc610e The Trackstar stuff is a hobbyking brand and gets mixed reviews. They're cheapest on the Hobbyking website, make sure you select UK warehouse if you want fast delivery. Personally, I'd go with the Speed Passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 That's only 70a though not 120a how much of a diffrence is that going to make. Plus I have the 13.5t trackstar motor already. So don't really no what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicLURcher Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 You wont notice a difference between the 70a and 120a if you run 13.5 blinky. You may start to notice it when running higher power motors with boost, if thats what you ever have a play with. If your racing, id go speed passion. I think they are all right, never run my self though. Id stay away from the hobbyking escs, ive seen a few go bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Ok thanks a lot. I havet a clue what a blinky is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Anybody use the dynamite platinum set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 blinky is a setting on the esc, it is when the esc has no turbo/boost. There should be a light blinking on the esc to indicate this, hence the term blinky. 13.5t blinky is a good class to race in, that's what I currently race at the local club. If you're running blinky, I'd recommend the Hobbywing Just Stock esc, its an awesome esc for the money, only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 So is the dynamite combo no good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicLURcher Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I have no experience with the dynamite So are you racing if so what class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Haven't a clue on what class mate. Just touring cars possibly use it for a bit of drift. I really want to go to snetterton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 There is quite a few different classes of touring cars to choose between which require different electrics to suit the rules. I don't know anything about drift set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The drift set up I am not bothered about as that's only for a quick play every now and then so some plasstic wheels will do the job. I just want a decent combo that I can use for most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta05 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hobbywing also make some great ESC's, I've heard the XE run is a good one although there are others - 60a and 120a versions iirc? Sometimes they sell you a motor too as a package. I use a Tekin RS Pro and Gen1 Redline 13.5 motor myself, but probably overkill if you are not overly serious about racing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I what would you sugest to go with the trackstar 13.5t sensored motor I already have I need to get a esc asap but theres so many choices and does the sensor cable come with the esc as I haven't got it with the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicLURcher Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I would go for a muchmore fleta stock. Think youll have to buy a sensor cable as they normally come with motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw2806 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 whats the diffrencd between the reventn r and the s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicLURcher Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The r can do turbo timing This http://www.rcmart.com/reventon-brushless-system-dokyo-drift-spec-motor-p-39054.html is a good price. I order from here all the time, shipping is around a week. You could sell the 8.5 motor if you dont want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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