On the ESC...I'm sold on my current products n not likely to try others. I was just looking to try and help a low buck friend get into e-cale bugs n save $ if reliable equipment is out there. Right now, I'm looking at

http://www.hobbypartz.com/07e-c-combo-m3a.html

for a combo set up. The real issue we are battling though, is I'm in CT, he's in NC. Kinda difficult helpin a relative newb over the phone or through FB. LOL

Sorry to derail this thread.
PS- Did I tell ya, I really am liking my Turnigy 4.0 550 can in my 410.