Originally Posted by
Ominex
As the title says i've been out for a while (3 years) and would like to get back in. I still have all my old cars which I plan on keeping as the updated versions don't add enough to justify buying an all new fleet. What i've been having a hard time finding is what's new with electronics. I run 8th truggy and buggy with HW XR8's and Tekin T8s in both. From what I can tell those are still a good option. The real question is in my 1/10 2wd buggy, truck and 4wd buggy. In those I use SP Reventon pro 1.1's and Trinity D4 13.5 1s or 17.5 1s depending on class. Are those still a competitive option? I know there was some question of the short stack motors losing ROAR legality. Is there anything newer and better (game changing) that I should look at getting? SP seems to have fallen off the face of the earth so once those die I'll have to find a new brand. I've used the HW stuff in on road and like it but what else is out there? Fanboys chime in lol.
In summary:
Is the D4 1s still legal?
Are there any new motors that blow those out of the water?
Is there any new ESC brand I should start giving my life to?
Is what I have still competitive?
Advice:
Run what you have .... remember, the only STOCK racer is the new guy....most of the guys who have been racing usually have moved on and spent hundreds of dollars on certified motor, low IR batteries, super dischargers/chargers, ceramic bearings to get that edge without being illegal. If you want to go faster.... go MOD ... cheaper (if you know how to drive).