[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by jkonline

**narrowed it down to brushed motor with fwd brake and reverse like the Metronick Viper RV 11

That brand of esc can be a bit fickle. Well known for the Magic ESC smoke.

used to have a good back up service for when things go wrong but it may have changed

you may be better off buying a used full spec esc as they can be more reliable, like the LRP, Nosram brushed esc with warranty card