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Thanks to everyone for your input.
i cant wait to start 1/12. just waiting for the car to get here (hopefully this week) and then build it up.
i posted the same question about the esc's in the radio/electrics foruma and "NovakTwo" says that novak are releasing info about there new dedicated one cell havok speed controller with built in booster circuitry at the end of the month. should come out around the same time and will be priced under $100.
Just incase anyone is interested. i'm going to get a 4cell gtb for now since that is what i can get cheapest. i'll run nimh for a bit anyway since the australia rules dont support lipo's yet (not too far away i hope), then i'll do the upgrade down the track.
thanks
Alex