For "returning" to the hobby, (like me) I guess best and "trust" brand is Tekin .. (Novak and Trinity too .. but somehow, not popular as Tekin .. )
For 1/8, Tekin RX8 Gen II and 1900/2050kv is the best way to go, you can run 4s .. ( I kind of like 1400kv motor with 6s, but 4s is more popular)
For battery, I am a bit surprised 2x2s seem more common in Hong Kong, (I guess easy to buy cheap 2s, and most C hing run 1/10 on road too) over here, one piece is much more popular, 3s, 4s, 5s, even 6s. It is just more convenience, shorter charging time ..
Especially when you go with Mugen Eco, no reason to run 2x2s .. if you are with Durango, Team C, Serpent, then they are 2x2s .. (or 2x 3s, 2s+3s etc)
Around $1,000HKD or less, HobbyWing is the best to go, also Toro, depends if you like those China brands, when I "return" to RC, I didn't trust those China brands, but Tekin/Novak etc .. but guess what, right now, I rather buy HobbyWing and Toro .. for half the price!
For servo, depends what ESC you go as well, if go with HobbyWing/Toro, their BEC output is 6v, then Savox 1256/1258 is good .. if you go Tekin (or say Viper) your Bec output could be 7.4 or even 8v, then you can go to SC1267 or 1268...
I am not sure how popular Castle Creation in HK (most popular in north america) their new Sidewinder 8 is great value too, same price as HobbyWing here .. |