Where to begin?

[Beej]

So I am new to the mini world and wondering if I can get some options on where to begin? Looking at picking up a new MRC pro kit but want to know my options on electronics? I am looking for waterproof if possible, brushless, smooth running, decent speeds, reliable, and not going to break the bank. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

[Beej]

Anyone? Trying to get some ideas so I know what to budget.

[winnerone23]

Umm.. Brushless an waterproof don't really go together well.. If you plan on water an mud, go brushed. Budget.. Mmm, 400$.. Just for a good round number.. :cool:
Best bet... Get a upgraded one off the for sale section.. 250-350 will get you a killer rig or a killer deal!

[Beej]

Thanks for the start. I would say waterproof isn't a necessity but would be nice. Brushed or brushless works. I searched the for sales but only found a couple, most already sold unless you got some stuff you would like to sell.

Is $140 shipped a good deal for a NIB MRC pro roller? Only "crawler" type vehicle I have owned is a wraith a while back. I would like a setup that has a little bit of speed for an occasional speedy hill climb up my bank in the bakyard. the reast will be crawling around the yard.

[winnerone23]

Yeah, I think 140 is good..

[Beej]

Originally Posted by winnerone23

Yeah, I think 140 is good..

Thanks, any recommendations for esc/motor combo? Brushed or brushless.

[winnerone23]

I run a fx-r with a mini HH motor.. Brushed..

I ran the mongoose system for a while in a diff rig. Brushless..

There are some 20 motors a few guys are running am like them. There is a thread here somewhere. It has the link to buy one. Its brushed. Tekin b1-r would work for ya. Lots of choices..

[Beej]

Are they all around the same speeds? I was looking for the mongoose system used but no luck yet. THe b1/HH might be worth a look. Price is right.

[winnerone23]

If you can find a mini HH..it is a great motor.. I had a micro castle ESC fried my first one, I gave up on castle ESC's a while back. Too many of them went bad. I run fx-r in everything I own! I run the 33t with a back up an a 22t I may swap in, just cause the 300mah 2s I have fit alot nicer then the 240mah 3s I use..
The lower the number, the faster it goes..
A mongoose system isn't easy to find either..
Most ways to find both are in the for sale section..

[Ghost]

here is a link to the promax cobalt motors that some guys are running
think I will order one soon
Promax Cobalt Motors

[Crawling Calvin]

Originally Posted by Ghost

here is a link to the promax cobalt motors that some guys are running
think I will order one soon
Promax Cobalt Motors

I have the 27T with a castle sidewinder micro and the magnets in the motor alone make for incredible drag brake! Well worth the $ in my opinion

[Beej]

Thanks, my roller should be here in a few days so I need to figure this out.

[Beej]

Thanks for the help, especially winnerone. So far I have the MRC pro roller, novak 18.5t system, savox 1256tg, and some 800mah lipos on the way. Can't wait