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05.05.2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP View Post
What about HV for the 5th scale conversions that are popping up as well. With the wattage needed to move such a large vehicle, one will need hv to do it efficiently. I know many have used substitute controllers (ie: plane and heli ESC's), however, a purpose built hv controller would definitely be best. I also personally think that in 5th scale, a high performance electric system will be no more costly than a high performance gas system. Seeing the money the 5th scale guys put into the high end motors, getting them customized, $200 plus tuned pipes, and so on, electric seems a lot more reasonable.
Yep, a 350 dollar motor, 300 dollar esc, and 450 or so worth of batteries would make a 1/5 scale scream! 1100 bucks well spent. I really want to do a large scale build, but the lack of a purpose built car hv esc is stopping me.
   
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