Better ESC/Motor Combo

[JayzTwoCents]

Hello, this is my first post here, so I apologize if this has already been covered.

Like most people have probably noticed, the stock ESC and Motor combo on the TH really blows. The lack of a drag brake, the lack of the ability to change directions or the fact that I have to sometimes squeeze the throttle multiple times to get the truck to move after a roll back is beyond annoying and disappointing.

My LHS is trying sell me a Novak 21.5T Brushless ESC/ Crawler motor combo for $179.

I want to talk to you folks about suggestions on how to get this truck to have a decent drag brake and throttle control before I drop any money like that.

So hit me with your suggestions please!

 

[aceisback]

I was actually going to make the same post. I lost reverse in my stock TH today and Horizon is sending me a new esc. I am looking at upgrading my ESC also. I see people are using the MMP, but I thought the MMP was for brushless motors only, but not sure.

May want to consider a separate BEC also. I noticed that before my reverse died, my steering servo got sluggish. I use BEC's in my other crawlers.

I am not that familiar with what ESC options are available, so hopefully people will chime in with some recommendations.

 

[neil.b]

You can change the modes on the stock ESC. I have mine set to crawler mode so I have instant forward/reverse. Check out this link for details on how to change it.

http://www.dynamiterc.com/ProdInfo/Files/DYN4927WP_Manual.pdf

 

[northkona]

I think 21t will be to too slow. Try 17.5 or 13.5. Crawling isn't this rigs best quality so you may as well start with a combo that you can get some decent speed with.
IMHO Novak is not a brand I would put my cash into, Tekin if you can afford it, Hobbywing for a cheap reliable combo. Holmes BRXL if you want a brushed setup.

 

[Sheepdawg23wm]

I went holmes hobby all the way.

Holmes Hobbies LLC

This motor with the brxl. Its as fast I will over go on the trail with 3s. Super smooth start and wicked snap to jump over almost anything.

 

[GIXXERSTUNTIN]

Tekin FXR on 3s stock can is good/ if u want great Tekin RX8 sensored 13.5 brushless/

 

[Ceez]

I went holmes hobby all the way.

Holmes Hobbies LLC

This motor with the brxl. Its as fast I will over go on the trail with 3s. Super smooth start and wicked snap to jump over almost anything.

What battery are you running that will fit in the stock tray? I'm really interested in this combo.

 

[SStone]

What battery are you running that will fit in the stock tray? I'm really interested in this combo.

Flightpower 3S 2100's fit with a slight trim to the tray (notch for wire clearance) along with many others in that size range. The dimensions are roughly 4" L x 1.15" W.