CLODBUSTER AND ESC OPTIONS

My modified Clod with a few options for ESC's. Sorta wish Tamiya was still using their own. Their TFU-01 fan unit is getting real hard to find, and prices keep going up. As soon as I get one of the Hobbywing's in a truck, I'll update, but I'm thinking I'm gonna be happy with one. Just wish they used the same style ON-OFF switch that Tamiya had on their electronics. 08/16/2024 UPDATE: Just made my 1st run with the Hobbywing 880 installed after I figured out my programming gaffe! Once I realised my mistake, it went quite well (gotta use the correct menu...DOH!) I might adjust a setting or 2, but all in all, very happy. Not sure it has any more forward speed than the Tamiya TEU-106BK, but TWO things to really like about it are that reverse power can be programmed, so you're not stuck at Tamiya's factory 50%, AND, LIPO capable! Haven't gotten far with the Black Edition Clod and its TEU-201BK, which is actually set up the same way as other Tamiya ESC's. Hopefully the Hobbywing programmer will work with it as well. I'll update when I get to testing it! 08/18/2024: The Hobbywing programmer DOES seem to work with the "Tamiya" TEU201-BK...I just ran mine thru the set-up procedure. FYI, you WILL need the instructions that come with the 880 QuikRun, but that should be available on line. PRO'S: Comes with a Tamiya battery connector, a fan, and a longer cord for the power switch. CON? It's more expensive, but if you don't have the correct connector and crimpers for it.....

[@Locoboy5150]

Thank you for the video. I have been dusting off and restoring my fleet of Clod Busters and Bull Heads that I built many years ago. All of my trucks have Novak Super Rooster ESCs in them as Novak was thriving back in those days when I originally built my trucks.
In my research to get back up to speed on the approximately twenty years of R/C that I missed out on, I was surprised to learn that Novak went out of business in 2016 and thus a lot of fellow Clod Buster drivers today use the Hobby Wing QuicRun 880 ESC. What are the advantages or disadvantages of the 880 compared to the Tamiya branded TEU-201 BK ESC that you also showed in the video? I have not been able to find information that compares the two side by side.
I am thinking about maybe replacing my trusty Novak Super Rooster ESCs with something newer and more up to date but I would like to know what I would be getting and if a modern ESC would actually be an improvement over the old tried and true Super Roosters. Back in the day, everyone used Super Roosters in their Clod Busters.

[@extrema391a6]

Thanks for watching! From what I can figure out, the Hobbywing 880 is basically the same as the Tamiya TEU-201. Word of caution: the 880 doesn't always come with the fan nor the battery connector. I bought a programming card for the 880 and expect it to work with the Tamiya as well. I will update when I get the 880 installed. Ordered a fan and it just arrived from China. I had no idea Novak was gone; they were a big player.

[@Locoboy5150]

@@extrema391a6 OK, thanks! I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions on these two newer ESCs that make my Super Roosters seem like they are from the stone ages.

[@extrema391a6]

Hey, I just made my 1st run with the 880! I'll be updating the description for the video.

[@Locoboy5150]

@@extrema391a6 Great - thanks for the update and your opinions on the two ESCs.

[@333UNLUCKY]

Hello do you know if the teu201bk is identical to the Hobbywing 880 esc?and is it lipo compatible?