Searched around and couldnt find much on a colective thread on cheap, inexspencive power systems for people on a budget. this is not intended to be a bash thread on brand names. If I could afford a $300 Tekin system I would probably get one...well I can afford one, but when I can find a cheap alternative for 1/3 the price it lets me have enough extra to bring the whole family in this sport so everybody has a car.
I started with a slash 2wd about a year ago, my friend had one and it looked fun. he had the VXL. I was on a tight budget of $200 to get something going. found a roller for $80 and picked up a cheap Leopard power system off of Hobbypartz for $60 ( system motor was DOA) The 60a esc is still working but others I know have lost the esc realy fast so I dont recomend that leopard system or the 60a trackstar frome HK(same thing)
The Motor I stuck in my slash was the Tacon 3650 3500kv for $24. wow this motor has been great.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/96m24-car-3650-3500.html
This can go head to head with the vxl. mate it up with a hobbywing 60a esc and you got yourself a good cheap combo.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/ezrun-60a-...-1-10-car.html
or hobbyking 60a
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...rog_v2_2_.html
which is the same esc
for a 1/10 4x4 I have a Jammin scrt10. I do run a novak HV 5.5 sensored motor and for a while I ran a HK 120a esc
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._1_8_1_5_.html
Works great on 2s I liked it but it was just huge. Needed something a bit smaller. I put the 120a esc in an 1/8 buggy and it worked great on 4s for about 3 weeks....then poof. It doesnt like 4s...so I cant recomend this if you need a 4s. but if you have the space and only need 2s or 3s its worth the $40....Cant complain about loosing it, hear rumors that it didnt like 4s...only out $40.
I am replacing it with the HK 150a for the 1/8 buggy. My buddy has been using this in his for a long time and it has been flawless
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...s_Car_ESC.html
Motor in 1/8 buggy
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._Inrunner.html
killer power on 4s I have no problem power wise keeping up with any nitro or e buggy.
Back to my scrt10 I put this hk 100a esc sensored/sensorless
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...ESC_1_10_.html
Great smooth esc...and small good for up to 3s, never ran it on 3s. the only issue I have had with it is the fan, think I got somthing stuck in the fan and it stopped working, replaced it with a cheap fan and it stopped to. Not the fault of the esc, just me.
My buddy has an scrt10 too. he is running this motor in it and its just as fast as my novak 5.5...and stays cool.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._Inrunner.html
Is this the best motor? No. The best ESC's? No. But they are what I have found that work good...just as good as the name brand in some cases for a fraction of the price. Would I race with this? yes, I might not always win but its not due to my power system...just me behind the wheel.
I know many will complain about the cheap stuff and how its failed on them or that there is no support. I have seen more name brand stuff fail at the track and had buddys sending there stuff in to get fixed...so what do you do for the month that your out an esc or a motor? I call this stuff throw a way. Set it up right, keep in in specs and it should last a long time....if and when it fails your not out $150-200, just order up another $40 esc and get it in a few days.
So what has everybody else found thats a great deal? Hoping to find more stuff here in the states.