I am currently running the Castle Sidewinder SCT combo (ESC and 1410 motor).
I have a Viper VXT10R Lite (without ProGauge since I already have one) and Viper VST 8.5 540 motor on order (order is on hold) and have already paid for it 100%. I got a super deal on it too.
I run on a
tight indoor carpet track.
So,
Option 1:
Take the above order as is. Run the Viper ESC and 8.5 540 motor.
Pro: I can get it as soon as possible. (2 weeks)
Pro: I get a really nice ESC
Pro: I can use the Castle ESC/Motor in another vehicle (maybe a 2wd SC to bash with)
Con: 8.5 motor may cook in the SC10
Con: the Viper ESCs do no work at all with sensorless motors, so I can not use the Castle motor with it.
Option 2:
Modify the order to:
Viper VXT10R ESC and Viper 550 5.5 motor, wait a few weeks. This motor is big like the Novaks and may require chassis modification for it to fit and mesh up properly.
Pro: This should be a really nice setup.
Pro: I get a really nice ESC
Pro: I can use the Castle ESC/Motor in another vehicle (maybe a 2wd SC to bash with)
Con: It will probably take a 4-6 weeks for me to get it. (shipped to Canada)
Con: may require chassis modification for it to fit and mesh up properly.
Option 3:
Get a refund on the Viper stuff, buy a Tekin RX8 to run with the Castle 1410. The RX8 will cost me the same as the Viper VTX10R and 8.5 combo.
Pro: Very nice esc, pretty good motor
Pro: Can get it as soon as possible (2 weeks)
Con: Not really the ESC/Motor I wanted
Con: Turning down a super deal on the Viper stuff
Con: I won't have a ESC/Motor combo to put in a basher
What do you guys think I should do?