1LikesTLR 22 2.0 Race Kit: 1/10 2WD Buggy thread
11-04-2014, 05:04 PM
#9301
Hey guys,
I just got a TLR 22 2.0 for very cheap, however this will be my first build and I've only driven RTR kits in the past. This is what I've found so far, and I'm trying to stay on a relatively low budget. Please let me know if there is anything you would swap for around the same price. Also could you let me know if this stuff is compatible? I just dont really know what im doing and I feel lost!
Castle Creations Sidewinder SV3 motor/ESC combo 4600 kV - $110
Savox 1257 servo - $67
Spektrum DX2e Radio System (transmitter and receiver) - $59
Does this stuff look good? I'm trying to get into racing, but I dont have a ton of money to blow.
Also, I am totally lost when it comes to the motors...should I get a higher kV? I have a bunch of 2S LiPo's that I will be using.
Thanks a lot in advance for everyone's time and help.
I just got a TLR 22 2.0 for very cheap, however this will be my first build and I've only driven RTR kits in the past. This is what I've found so far, and I'm trying to stay on a relatively low budget. Please let me know if there is anything you would swap for around the same price. Also could you let me know if this stuff is compatible? I just dont really know what im doing and I feel lost!
Castle Creations Sidewinder SV3 motor/ESC combo 4600 kV - $110
Savox 1257 servo - $67
Spektrum DX2e Radio System (transmitter and receiver) - $59
Does this stuff look good? I'm trying to get into racing, but I dont have a ton of money to blow.
Also, I am totally lost when it comes to the motors...should I get a higher kV? I have a bunch of 2S LiPo's that I will be using.
Thanks a lot in advance for everyone's time and help.
Servo: Spektrum S6040 ($70)
Radio: Spektrum DX2E ($60 w/ 2x rx)[*]
Battery: SMC Shorty 4300mAh 50C ($30 - when instock)
* - First thing I would upgrade. Futaba 4pls is a good value radio. ($250)
** - ESC - Hobbyking® X-Car 120A ($38 - Hobbyking usa warehouse)
*** - Motor - Turnigy Trackstar 8.5 ($33 - Hobbyking usa warehouse)
11-04-2014, 05:25 PM
#9304
Tech Adept
spektrum shorty 6070 servo installation question
Been out of 1/10 scale for a year now and forget how I got the servo arm on, without hitting the bulkhead and not having the ballcup hit the top of the servo case during full swings in steering?? Move the servo arm one tooth over? Which way? Grind some of the bullkead off? Or both? Or was it shim .5 mm less than the recommended 2.5mm because its a shorty? Shave off some of the ballcup and some of the servo case so it doesn't hit? I think I tried them all, but forget what actually worked! Lol. Its a stock losi 22 1.0. Thanks in advance. (I know this is the 2.0 thread, but assumed this would get a quicker response 
11-04-2014, 05:34 PM
#9305
Motor/ESC Combo: [**] [***]
Servo: Spektrum S6040 ($70)
Radio: Spektrum DX2E ($60 w/ 2x rx)[*]
Battery: SMC Shorty 4300mAh 50C ($30 - when instock)
* - First thing I would upgrade. Futaba 4pls is a good value radio. ($250)
** - ESC - Hobbyking® X-Car 120A ($38 - Hobbyking usa warehouse)
*** - Motor - Turnigy Trackstar 8.5 ($33 - Hobbyking usa warehouse)
Servo: Spektrum S6040 ($70)
Radio: Spektrum DX2E ($60 w/ 2x rx)[*]
Battery: SMC Shorty 4300mAh 50C ($30 - when instock)
* - First thing I would upgrade. Futaba 4pls is a good value radio. ($250)
** - ESC - Hobbyking® X-Car 120A ($38 - Hobbyking usa warehouse)
*** - Motor - Turnigy Trackstar 8.5 ($33 - Hobbyking usa warehouse)
11-04-2014, 05:42 PM
#9306
Tech Rookie
Ok great. Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate the help.
I'm probably going to go with the Spektrum DX2e set with the 2 receivers, the Spektrum S6040 servo and I'm definitely going to look into the motor and ESC from HobbyKing.
I'm confused about the whole Turn rating thing. Why should I start with a 17.5T as opposed to anything else. I'm under the impression that the lower the Turn rating, typically more speed and less torque?
I'm probably going to go with the Spektrum DX2e set with the 2 receivers, the Spektrum S6040 servo and I'm definitely going to look into the motor and ESC from HobbyKing.
I'm confused about the whole Turn rating thing. Why should I start with a 17.5T as opposed to anything else. I'm under the impression that the lower the Turn rating, typically more speed and less torque?
11-04-2014, 05:46 PM
#9307
Ok great. Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate the help.
I'm probably going to go with the Spektrum DX2e set with the 2 receivers, the Spektrum S6040 servo and I'm definitely going to look into the motor and ESC from HobbyKing.
I'm confused about the whole Turn rating thing. Why should I start with a 17.5T as opposed to anything else. I'm under the impression that the lower the Turn rating, typically more speed and less torque?
I'm probably going to go with the Spektrum DX2e set with the 2 receivers, the Spektrum S6040 servo and I'm definitely going to look into the motor and ESC from HobbyKing.
I'm confused about the whole Turn rating thing. Why should I start with a 17.5T as opposed to anything else. I'm under the impression that the lower the Turn rating, typically more speed and less torque?
I'm not saying 17.5T motors are slow by any means but generally if you're just starting out it probably best to go with a stock motor...which by the way I was reading the roar rules and I have myself confused about "stock" motors... haha
11-04-2014, 05:55 PM
#9308
Tech Rookie
How about a Turnigy TrackStar 17.5T Stock Brushless Motor/ESC combo?
not too expensive...any good? They have it on HobbyKing for $70
not too expensive...any good? They have it on HobbyKing for $70
11-04-2014, 05:56 PM
#9309
Tech Rookie
Also, would I be able to possible go for a cheaper servo? I have a $60 credit for Tower Hobbies and I was wondering if they have any worthwhile servos?
11-04-2014, 06:00 PM
#9310
11-04-2014, 06:12 PM
#9312
Tech Rookie
I'm really leaning towards that Castle Creations SV3 Sidewinder Combo 4600kV...after a coupon, free shipping and my store credit I can get it for around $45!
I think I will be able to handle the speed. I've been driving a Slash LCG 2wd VXL with a 2S Lipo and that thing goes pretty fast.
I think I will be able to handle the speed. I've been driving a Slash LCG 2wd VXL with a 2S Lipo and that thing goes pretty fast.
11-04-2014, 06:13 PM
#9313
Don't over think it. 17.5T is considered the brushless equivalent to the old school stock motors. The T rating is more for us old school racers that are used to motors having a turn rating. 13.5T is the start of what are considered mod motors. The lower the T the faster the motor. Generally beginners start with a 17.5 or a 13.5. Many seasoned mod buggy racers run 10.5 or 8.5. KV ratings are probably a more accurate way to rate a brushless motor, but it's all Greek to me.
11-04-2014, 06:14 PM
#9314
Tech Rookie
I was able to find the HS-5565MH on Amazon Prime for $58...so if you think this is a better servo I might go with it
Last edited by alexanderb33; 11-04-2014 at 06:17 PM. Reason: Add a thought