Originally Posted by
simple
The stock Tamiya ESC is a good choice.
If your budget allows, I seriously recommend considering Tekin FX esc's... Even though they are marketed as crawling esc's, they were fully developed long before crawling was part of the market. They are a full option brushed esc that is very suitable to race spec. They are also super tiny and compact, making them really awesome for fitting into tight spaces and keeping your center of gravity low. Back when I raced Tamiya mini, they were the ESC to have.
https://www.teamtekin.com/fxr.html
Additionally,
Tekin RS esc's can be wired for brushed motors and set to brushed mode. Something I can't do with my HobbyWing Xerun esc's unfortunately
https://www.amainhobbies.com/tekin-r...tt1157/p972038
I've been researching brushed ESCs and can't justify spending $100 on an ESC for a $115 car. The Hobbywing 1080 is the one I've decided to go with. It's only $41 per unit which isn't bad plus has all the features needed in an ESC. Thanks for the help and advice