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I am new to RC cars and this is the first part that I have needed to source! My Grandkids managed to smash my Manta Ray into the side of my Madcap and break the 3 pin ceramic resistor Part No: 17265011 or 7265011 and break one of the plastic mounting posts off. I can glue the post back on but I will need a replacement resistor. Can someone advise me where I can get a replacement? I am in the UK.

You can find a basic but efficient esc for cheaper. Look at wish or aliexpress. And esc are better than the classic msc.

stingray-63 wrote:

You can find a basic but efficient esc for cheaper. Look at wish or aliexpress. And esc are better than the classic msc.

If I went over to ESC control does it still operate with my vintage 27MHZ controllers as I only own vintage equipment?

Yesss my madcap has an esc with a period acoms mk5 techniplus.
Your 27mhz radio should have a bec system. No matter.

Thanks that's great but can you explain to me (a novice!) what a bec system is?

Yes the bec system is battery eliminator system . I think.... it avoids the use of a receptor alimentation clip. The main aq is used for the motor and receptor.
That should be easier if you could post a picture of your madcap

Here you go:

Nice! You can put an esc easily.
You have the same radio setup as mine.
You can have one for less than 10€.

If you want to stick with a Tamiya unit I'd recommend the TBLE-02S which you should be able to find for around 15 GBP, or the Mtroniks AutoSport Tuned 20 for a few more quid, but has the advantage of being (mostly) waterproof.



If you want to go for a replacement resistor, I doubt if any suitable new ones are available ... I'm sure you could find a new, old stock complete Mechanical Speed Controller - but for more than a basic Tamiya ESC would cost A 2nd hand one may be difficult to buy on its own, I (along with most people I guess) threw away loads of them as the percieved value was practically zero

Further thoughts ... 2.4 Ghz radio sets are great for kids as there's no long antenna to bend (my youngest neice broke 4 in 20 minutes once )
... Don't let kids near your toys, get them something slow for themselves where they can learn throttle control ... New Grasshopper kits (with a tiddly 380 motor) are really cheap at the moment, like 60 GBP posted. Another alternative is a higher turn (higher torque, but much lower speed) motor, a 45T or 50T motor will slow things right down, 35T will take the edge off without being too tedious.

Thanks for all your advice everyone I will digest and decide on the way ahead.