Help with ESC/Receiver for FTX Outback Ranger 2.0

[Lee_C]

Hi,

 

Firstly I'm very new to the crawling world (approx 2 months in) so apologies for my lack of knowledge.

 

I have an FTX outback ranger 2.0 (pic attached for info) which was intended as an entry level crawler, which I have modded only on the shell.  Short story is that it's now my son's as I already have my sights set on another vehicle.  However, I'm pretty sure the 2-in1 ESC receiver is toast due to taking it through water which was too deep and not taking steps straight after to remove ESC and dry etc.  I've tried all the drying techniques so resigned to buying a new ESC.  I've quickly found out that the standard ESC/receiver is out of stock everywhere for at least a month but I'm keen to get it working ASAP for my son.

 

I'm also not ruling out upgrading the ESC somewhat to allow some modest upgrades for my son (such as drag brake which the standard rig does not have) as well as allow for some future upgrades (like a bigger motor).  I have been eyeballing some hobbywing ESCs like the 1060 (based on someone mentioned them) plus a dumbo RC X6 transmitter/receiver.

 

I've been running round in circles trying to figure out if these components will fit, what else I need to buy to make the setup work as well as a basic guide on how it all fits together as because my existing ESC was a 2-in1 it is not clear to me how the ESC, receiver and servo all plug together as the the 2in1 was kind of doing it all for me.  Have looked everywhere but I can't seem to find a definitive answer.

 

If it helps I think the standard motor is a 370/390 and the servo is a 3.5Kg.

 

Any help anyone can give me is greatly appreciated and apologies in advance if I have broken any kind of house rules in how and what I have posted.

 

Regards,

Lee.