Noob needs help with motor/esc/lipo choice on rc8be conversion please?

[Lilllad83]

Hey all noob here...
Ive just converted my rc8b to electric and have been running a borrowed hpi flux motor esc combo (scream&rage) with 15&17p + 44&46s gearing which is ok but seems underpowered & the run times suck (3000mah 30c 2s x2 or 4000mah 25c 2s x2) 8-9 & 9-10 mins on the track.
I have no clue what esc and motor I should choose when I'm paid next..
Ive done a bit of reading on forums, from what I've seen a lot of people are running tekin or castle, which ain't cheap! (I'm tight)
I've been recommended the castle mamba max pro with a Sirius 1800-1900 kv by my lhs, but on the mmpro it says 1/10? Is this ok?
I intend trying out a bit of racing at club level, may aswel get some use outa my club membership! But will probably do a bit of light bashing down the bmx track etc also. (can't resist)
I want something that runs good on 4s and has the option for 5-6s for those impulsive moments......
What are you running with?
What lipos should I choose?
god I hate being a noob!
Any advice welcome!!!
Sorry if I've waffled on a bit it's a steep learning curve, always ran nitro previously..
Thanks in advance

[moogen]

Best advice is to try hobbywing esc from eBay . Type esc hobbywing and go for 1/8th . As for motor 1800kv leopard also from eBay.
Then battery 4s turnigy atleast 5000kv , you need at least 2 to race.
They all from hong kong. Takes a while to post and always as gift!

[Lilllad83]

Best advice is to try hobbywing esc from eBay . Type esc hobbywing and go for 1/8th . As for motor 1800kv leopard also from eBay.
Then battery 4s turnigy atleast 5000kv , you need at least 2 to race.
They all from hong kong. Takes a while to post and always as gift!

Cheers m8 I'll do a little research on those
Anyone else have an input?

[mugenmark]

hobbywing 150a esc all the way,very tuff been raceing mine all year,took it apart waterproofed it,since then done wet and dry races every 2 weeks,still going strong and it was 2nd hand when i got it.motors nothing wrong with hobbywing daughter races a 2000kv senored on 18t no over heating problems and good speed{even with the timeing turned down,and punch down to 40%}excellent run times{hence why where useing sensored}15mins plus no problem from a 5000mah 25c battery.
for cheap strong fast motor i got 2150kv from funshop
http://www.funshobby.com/index.php/p...+SHIPPING.html ,£50 delivered{no taxes and dhl delivered}nice motor very smooth,i allso use a tekin 17ookv senored for when i need 20 mins of race time with a 20t, i race a converted eu.
i use a castle 2650kv now and again,but it a trye ripper and is almost too much on a lot of tracks,as for lipos 14.8v with a 30c plus rateing{i use nanotecs at the moment trungigy which do give true capicty and c rateing,but aint hardcased}

[moogen]

after frying my last hobbywing esc, can you share how you water proof the esc buddy?

[Lilllad83]

hobbywing 150a esc all the way,very tuff been raceing mine all year,took it apart waterproofed it,since then done wet and dry races every 2 weeks,still going strong and it was 2nd hand when i got it.motors nothing wrong with hobbywing daughter races a 2000kv senored on 18t no over heating problems and good speed{even with the timeing turned down,and punch down to 40%}excellent run times{hence why where useing sensored}15mins plus no problem from a 5000mah 25c battery.
for cheap strong fast motor i got 2150kv from funshop
http://www.funshobby.com/index.php/p...+SHIPPING.html ,£50 delivered{no taxes and dhl delivered}nice motor very smooth,i allso use a tekin 17ookv senored for when i need 20 mins of race time with a 20t, i race a converted eu.
i use a castle 2650kv now and again,but it a trye ripper and is almost too much on a lot of tracks,as for lipos 14.8v with a 30c plus rateing{i use nanotecs at the moment trungigy which do give true capicty and c rateing,but aint hardcased}

brilliant, thanks MATE. The hobbywing range certainly seems a good option price wise, definately gona give THEM a try.
Anyone else wana chuck in there 2 cents before I cough up the cash?

[Minitellsa]

I have a second hand castle mamba monster 1/8 ESC and castle 2200 motor that I'm thinking of selling, if you're interested?