pro 3 or sport 2

[nitroracer246]

i am thinking of getting a electric touring car but i cant choose which one to get. A pro 3 or a sport 2. and can someone tell me the wheel base for the pro 3.


thanx

[sosidge]

I'd say the pro 3, the sport 2 is probably close to being discontinued in the states, now that the sprint has appeared - it's already long gone in Europe and Asia.

The benefit of the sport 2 is the gear diffs, which are pretty fool-proof for beginners, it's reputedly tougher construction, and it's ability to run with higher ride heights than the pro 3, which is limited to about 8mm.

The pro 3 now has plenty of upgrades available.

Pro 3 wheelbase, out of the box, is 258mm (i think), a pretty standard length, but it's adjustable over a 5-10mm range.

[Skill]

It depends what you are looking for out of the car, the Sport 2 is perfect for playing around with on the street, but if you plan on racing it, then the Pro 3 would be the prefered choice :)

Steve

[nitroracer246]

thanx im goin to get a pro 3, and i had one other question what steering servo do you guys recommend? oh and what motor do you recomend?

[sosidge]

To start with, a standard steering servo is fine.

Motor choice really depends on how much you want to spend on a speed controller, and on whether you'll be racing.

If your club races stock class, then a stock motor is the obvious choice, and pretty much any speed controller will handle a stock.

If you're running mod, I think the new ROAR rules in the states suggest a 10-turn limit, but it depends on what your club runs.

But to run a modified that fast needs an expensive speed controller.

If you're just bashing, and you've already got used to handling a nitro cars speed (as suggested by your name), I think you may find a stock or a mild modified motor (around 17-turns) a bit on the slow side - see how much you can spend on a speed controller, and get the one with the lowest motor limit, then get a motor that's about one turn over that, just to be on the safe side.

[67 Chevelle SS]

Many Novak ESCs have no motor limit and are relatively inexpensive. The Dually is a good choice at around 100 bucks and the Atom is a good racing ESC which is available for somewhere in the realm of $160. (These are HobbyPeople's prices) www.hobbypeople.net is their site if you want to browse. So there ya go!

[67 Chevelle SS]

And for motors, I suggest Trinity's GEMS series.

[X-treme R/C]

i love the GT7 im wondering wetehr to get that or the Dominator power

[tqracer]

If you are looking to purchase an ESC, you should go with an LRP QUANTUM COMPETITION. Choose from the Quantum line and decide which one suits your needs best.

[Skill]

The LRP Quantum Competition is exactly the same as th Nosram Dominator Power, LRP bought Nosram about a year ago now and have put their name on some of their products. One thing though, while the Quan Comp is stuck at a very high price, Newbold Models have the Nosram on special offer at the low low price of £105 :o I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

Steve

[X-treme R/C]

im ordering my dominator on friday:D