Originally Posted by RogerDaShrubber

Don't bother with the brushed motors, the reasons are endless and a quick google will tell you the benefits of using a brushless motor. A 10.5T sensored motor and 60A brushless esc will set you back about $80 from hobyking. This would be the default standard for any drifting setup. I use the following in 4 cars i have, drifter, 10.5 foam tourer and mod 2wd 1/10 buggy and truggy. I surprise a lot of people at the clubs i race at with my cheap setup, nice and fast, super reliable even against gear 3 times as much.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...or_3250KV.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._10_1_12_.html