Wild Willy 2 / WR02 Brushless motor / ESC advice needed

[Cesco 185]

I'm looking for some advise for a brusless ESC / motor combo for a Tamiya Wild Willy 2 / WR02. I normaly use a Hobbywing 1060 ESC with a silver can / Torque Tuned / Super Tuned motor.
What I'm after is a combo that is bashproof, waterproof, keeps the caracter of the WR02 (wheelie machine), but may be faster without getting uncontrolable fast. Use it with either the 18T or 20T pinion.
And for batteries I will be using 2S Lipo, but I guess as others might also be looking for a brushless set for their WR02, a ESC that can handle 2S Lipo and NiHM will be the best thing. Cost wise, a price up to around 75 euro/ 90 dollar/ 70 pound max. The cheaper but remaining quality the better.

Basicly, it would be nice not just for me, but also for others to find a brushles alternative, cost wise, for the usual costs of a Tamiya ESC or Hobbyking 1060 ESC combined with a brushed silver can / Torque Tuned / Super Tuned motor.

So, what are your recommendations? 

[Snappy1 871]

I know you want brushless, but I would suggest a 1060 esc, silvercan and a 3 cell

[Backlash 480]

I have a 9 turn (4300Kv) EZRun on 2S LiPo in my Wild Willy 2.. (Mine is actually a Yeah Racing setup, but its just a rebadged HobbyWing unit.)

Its silly fast, but not uncontrollable.. It will "wheelie" quite easily even when moving at a reasonable speed..

It had a Sports Tuned in it when I bought it, but I found that to be boring (too slow)... The 9 turn brushless definitely puts a smile on my face when running it..

EDIT: EZRun setup, Not Quicrun..
 

[Cesco 185]

Backlash, any idea of the part number(s) of that Yeah Racing setup? Trying to find one on the Yeah Racing website.

[Backlash 480]

On ‎4‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 1:12 AM, Cesco said:

Backlash, any idea of the part number(s) of that Yeah Racing setup? Trying to find one on the Yeah Racing website.

I bought it many years ago to use in my 1/12 Hotbodies Cyclone and its probably obsolete now.... It had been sitting around for a year or so after that, and I finally put it to use in my Wild Willy 2..

I think that this is the one..  http://www.rcmart.com/yeah-racing-bm0012v2-ultimate-brainpower-version-sensorless-brushless-motor-free-tornado-p-28932.html

[berman 5180]

Start with this and a 20t steel pinion:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TORO-12T-Brushless-Motor-3in1-COMBO-leopard-60A-ESC-RC-CAR-TRUCK-1-10-3300KV-/221254602578?epid=1431483420&hash=item3383cd4f52:g:Fg8AAMXQMmJRPrHH

Go up in KV (same combo) if you want more speed.

[Cesco 185]

Thanks Backlash and berman. I will look into both of them.

I also got some more recommendations from someone on YouTube (Pete Wylie) who drives several WR02 / GF01 / Lunchbox and some other Tamiyas.
As well as some recomendations of some others.

Brushless Combo                                                                                                                  Price in €                                                  Part number                  Webshop

Turnigy Tracktar Waterproof 1/10 Brushless Power System 3000KV/80A	€ 55,91			9192000060	https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-trackstar-waterproof-1-10-brushless-power-system-3000kv-80a.html?wrh_pdp=1
Turnigy TrackStar Waterproof 1/10 Brushless Power System 3520KV/80A	€ 64,89			9192000063	https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-trackstar-waterproof-1-10-brushless-power-system-3520kv-80a.html?wrh_pdp=7
Team Orion COMBO NEON ONE BL 2400KV 45A (540, 4P)	€ 89,00			ORI66098	http://romulco-rc-shop.nl/brushless-combo-c-1431_1294/combo-neon-one-bl-2400kv-45a-540-4p-p-61761.html
Etronix Photon 2.1FW System W/13.0r 2950kv Motor/45A ESC	€ 88,01			ET0415	https://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-photon-2-1fw-system-w-13-0r-2950kv-motor-45a-esc/rc-car-products/385703
Etronix Photon 2.1FW System W/13.0r 2950kv Motor/60A ESC	€ 93,18			ET0420	https://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-photon-2-1fw-system-w-13-0r-2950kv-motor-60a-esc/rc-car-products/385706
Carson BL-Set DRAGSTER SPORT RTR 14T „Waterpro“ 2700KV				500906159	http://www.carson-modelsport.com/de/produkte/elektronik/brushlessmotorensets/produktdetails.htm?sArtNr=500906159
Carson BL-Set DRAGSTER SPORT RTR 12T „Waterpro“  3300KV				500906158	http://www.carson-modelsport.com/de/produkte/elektronik/brushlessmotorensets/produktdetails.htm?sArtNr=500906158
Carson BL-Set DRAGSTER SPORT RTR 10T „Waterpro“  3450KV	€ 59,99			500906236	https://tamico.de/Carson-Brushless-Set-10T-Waterproof
Absima Brushless Combo Set Thrust BL ECO 1:10 3421 KV	€ 68,09			AB-2120002	https://tamico.de/Absima-Brushless-Combo-Set-Thrust-BL-ECO-1-10
Radient Reaktor Budget Brushless Motor + ESC Combo - 3500KV	€ 55,74			RDNA0023	https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/206477/

[DickyBoy 0]

Just picking up on this old thread.

Am currently in a similar situation and it's been a while since i had a RC car, by the sounds of things the tech has seriously evolved.

I have a fully bullraced Wild Willy 2 with Alu shocks. Just purchsed a Tamiya TBLE-02S (ESC) and would like recomendations on batteries and motors. Like the idea of brushless but unsure if i go for a costly Tamiya or branded aftermarket, or do i just get a Tamiya Sport Tuned motor. Regarding batteries would like decent power with long longevity, not keen on LiPo for this build. 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

[LeftyAl 164]

I have a fanless  Trackstar 70A ESC and a 2600kV motor with 20T pinion in my boy's WW2. It has plenty of go to get you in trouble if you corner too quick

Snappy's comment on a Quicrun 1060, silver can and 3S lipo has merit. I tried this out on a B4 clone buggy and was pretty surprised with how much speed it could get, whilst being easy to drive. I did notice a rather strong motor smell about half way thru a 3600 battery, so shut it down for the night. I think a good compromise is a low kV brushless motor and a 3S battery when you want that extra burst of speed.