Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hi, I'm after a decent but not super expensive ESC...Its going in another Hyper 7, but this will be a basher, probably running 16-18t pinion on a 4068 1950kv motor (as I have spare pinions, motor and batteries) There won't be an appetite to make this faster or slap on 6S for the simple reason our other Hyper 7 is sitting on road tyres set up for speed runs... Sooo...120a or 150a? Is it still a case of buy Hobbywing or go home? I see Hobbyking/Turnigy/GoolRC do ESCs but don't want another Surpass Hobby type ESC that sets it self alight...My other H7 runs a XR8 Plus, but that's overkill for this one we're setting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Get a Max8 and don't worry again about blowing up an ESC. Yeah they're initially more expensive than cheapies, but on the other hand, they're cheaper than two cheapies after the first one goes kaputt. ESCs also don't go off. Having a Max8 in the house is always handy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 What about the Hobbywing WP-8BL 150a ESC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I personally never used one, i tend to stick to the Max series if i buy HW - but i don't think i've heard anything bad about it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) I second the Max 8 ESC, my max 8 (2200kv) combo powered my VTE to nearly 90mph and its in my rally car which does 75 on a 20t, great little combo Edited March 8, 2021 by Logie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Bloody RC cars, I take a break from the V8 1:1 car in the hope my new hobby wil be cheaper than running a 9mpg daily driver, and I'm not so sure anymore. Sounds like it has to be a Hobbywing Max8. So much for a cheaper alternative hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 There's no such thing as a cheap hobby. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, m4inbrain said: There's no such thing as a cheap hobby. 😉 TRUTH if you get into any hobby it can easily clean you out, as its your hobby, i would reccomend not putting it on credit card, the costs are ongoing with repairs and upgrades, it will eat into repayments aka dont get a credit card! MAX8 Will last you a long time, watch out for water in the power switch, it can get in via the reset button thats not rubber sheilded and make it glitch, otherwise its a powerhouse, start saving for new tires and strong glue, belted or fishingwire your tires is a must for 6s imo on the hyper. They will explode 😄 Edited March 8, 2021 by Redback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Guys, this is for the Mrs. Mine has a Xerun XR8 Plus, 6S, GRP S7 tyres etc. It's setup for onroad speed. The second which I'm building now was meant to be a humble basher...hence I was trying to do a bit of cost saving and go with a 120a/36XX motor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) My mates went for cheap alternative, 1 caught fire and 1 just died, motors seem ok but i think its the capacitors or something on the cheaper copies. Or maybe look out for a rebranded ESC, like the stuff that comes off Hobao cars. (Mate is using my VS ESC in wr8 to run 4s) Someone compiled a list Edited August 22, 2022 by Logie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Bert_w164 said: What about the Hobbywing WP-8BL 150a ESC? im running the 100 amp version in my hyper vse, it is the stock esc it comes with 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) Amazing stuff guys, that list is super helpful - I'm not suggesting another Surpass Hobby or anything silly like that. More so was looking at Hobby Wings more affordable stuff. I've dealt with an ESC fire a couple of weeks back, destroyed two good lipos because of it, lesson learned. Edited March 8, 2021 by Bert_w164 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Yrkoon said: im running the 100 amp version in my hyper vse, it is the stock esc it comes with 🙂 Very interesting! Thanks, and what motor are you running friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Quicrun 150 will serve you well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Just now, Bert_w164 said: Very interesting! Thanks, and what motor are you running friend? stock motor as well i think it is a 2200kv and on 4s, the 150 amp one comes with the 6s vse and my 100 amp one is limited to 4s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) Hobbywing Quicrun 150A esc is best value from asia if you dont mind waiting as some take longer than 2 weeks, have a look on aliexpress. Edited March 8, 2021 by locky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Okay, so the options are: - Hobbywing WP-8BL 150a from AliExpress (which may be the Quicrun 150 in OEM disguise???) for £57.xx with 20% VAT paid, shipped in two weeks - Hobbywing Quicrun 150a from Aliexpress - £75.xx - Hobbywing Quicrun 150a from UK suppliers for £88 - - Hobbywing Max8 from Wheelspin with free delivery - £99 - Hobbywing Max8 from Aliexpress, more expensive than UK suppliers lol. I think the price of the Quicrun makes it a redundant option. A Max8 can be had for not much more. The compelling one to me is the WP-8BL, but then again the delta between that and the Max8 is only £40 - and I'm suspecting the Max8 has been made to be more durable etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I've have a few of the WP8BL from aliexpress, they are hobbywing and some say quicrun, some dont, and they are fine for 1/8 4s/6s. Your money, your choice. The Max are just a new range, who knows if they are any better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, locky said: I've have a few of the WP8BL from aliexpress, they are hobbywing and some say quicrun, some dont, and they are fine for 1/8 4s/6s. Your money, your choice. The Max are just a new range, who knows if they are any better. This is the kind of thing I wanted to know - that helps a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, Bert_w164 said: Okay, so the options are: - Hobbywing WP-8BL 150a from AliExpress (which may be the Quicrun 150 in OEM disguise???) for £57.xx with 20% VAT paid, shipped in two weeks - Hobbywing Quicrun 150a from Aliexpress - £75.xx - Hobbywing Quicrun 150a from UK suppliers for £88 - - Hobbywing Max8 from Wheelspin with free delivery - £99 - Hobbywing Max8 from Aliexpress, more expensive than UK suppliers lol. I think the price of the Quicrun makes it a redundant option. A Max8 can be had for not much more. The compelling one to me is the WP-8BL, but then again the delta between that and the Max8 is only £40 - and I'm suspecting the Max8 has been made to be more durable etc. You are right, no point getting the HW for a tenner difference... I guess it just depends upon your budget.. And how soon you want to get back on the V8!!! I have had Hobbyking escs in a few guises with no issue and I've also had a max 8 system too with no issues.. Can't comment on the rest I'm afraid.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 What about the Mamba Monster 2? The simpler non-sensored one. About 90 quid at Amain at present with voucher and most guys on here seem to have avoided any additional charges from the US recently too... Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) A Genuine Quicrun 150 (from an authorised UK Shop, theyres a lot of fakes) will be perfect, although £99 posted for a Max 8 would be where id be going. Edited March 8, 2021 by Guns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logie Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 2 hours ago, bertberr said: What about the Mamba Monster 2? The simpler non-sensored one. About 90 quid at Amain at present with voucher and most guys on here seem to have avoided any additional charges from the US recently too... Just a thought. Really? Got Castle combo comming, it was like £170 cheaper then buying in the UK, be sweet if no extra costs come in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 If your not worried about 6s, Thought about the WP-SC8, I don't run 6s, Have had a few SC8 over the years, And like the it's big brothers, It's never put a foot wrong and can be picked up for less than 50 quid, Why pay an extra 40-50 quid for an option you may never use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have an SC8 too, great ESC been in loads of my rigs over the years, but didn't think they even made them any longer? Would be a bit worried that you can still get one off ebay so easily... they were popular amongst the fake fraternity at one time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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