Newbie Info.

[BadRacer]

I have a friend that i gave a MRC truck to with a new Pro-Line body and tires. Im trying to get info on electrics he could get on a low budget. The truck has the body, chassi and tires and rims..thats it. Like what kind of ESC....radio system...motor..battery..and charger can he get on a LOW budget to get it up and running and to race with? Its his first so just the simple things for now. Thanx for the help guys.

[J mAn]

esc: explorer 2
motor: p2k
battery: 2000
charger: mrc superbrain
radio: airtronics blazer sport

[Nairb]

I suggest a Futaba Magnum Sport instead, it feels very nice and is easy to use. I'd have him get a stock motor and some sport stick packs, they're cheaper and give him longer run time for less money than matched packs. A Duratrax AC/DC Peak charger oughtta take care of the batteries well enough.

[This message has been edited by Nairb (edited 01-23-2001).]

[XXXER]

I also suggest a futaba magnum sport, heck, i still use mine for racing(plan on up grade soon). for an ESC, the explorer 2 is a great one, but some on suggested a 15 turn motor, no dice, it is a stock only ESC, if he does have a little extra cash, look into a Novak fusion, it will last him a long time, and it will handle down to a 12 turn, when i was a new guy, i wish that i just saved a little more for the good stuff, that is now what i do, and i am much happier. For a battery, i like the Dynamite line, they are nearly indestructable, i have also heard good things about the trinity 1500's(the amp max 2's)

Motors, i suggest the P2K for stock, and the Chameleon for a mild mod, get the pro versions, he will be happpier, if he decides to go lower, then go with the speed gem2 line, and remember to tell him about how motors are rebuilt, no one ever showed/told me what this is, I would still have a few nice hand wounds, so, the extra info is nice.

[J mAn]

the explorer 2 goes down to 15 turns but he should still get the stock motor. I have both the magnum sport and blazer the magnums grip is a little beter either one is great. Any unmatched 1500, 1700,and 2000 is a good batery to start with

[BadRacer]

Thanx guys..you all have been lots of help! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[t3racer]

battery: 1700
charger: hobbico 910 vari-rate
esc: duratrax spike( stock only) or novak explorer 2

motor: for the spike a p2k and for the explorer speed gems 15t quad

radio: hitec lynx sport

hope this helps!!



[This message has been edited by t3racer (edited 01-23-2001).]