Well forget my last post, figured it out. Just got to plug in the power wire to the esc so it has power. duhhh
Need to look up how to calibrate the throttle and the power system will be fine.
but I think there is another issue...the ball diff. I think it is a bit loose. you just barely brush a tire and it stops. hopfully its like a ae ball diff and I can tighten it up a bit. the car has a pull to one side or the other under acc, and I am blaming the diff slipping.
any pointers?