Recommendation on a setup

[neweuser]

First off, WELCOME! Also, I would not suggest a schults controller at all. Many here like Mamba maxx esc's, but I think that may be a tad small for a savage. Not sure. I would go Quark 125b, Neu, and lipo. But not sure what your budget is????

[jhautz]

The basic entry level sensorless system has been the Warrior 9920 and a feigao XL motor. The motor wind is dictated by the battery choice. The Mamba max controller is now a good alternative to the 9920 if you are planning to run 4S lipo, possibly even 5s lipo. I think the jurry is still out on the stability of the MM on 5s so I would not go recomending that just yet.

Next level up is the 9920 or mamba Maxx on a better motor. The Lehner or Nue. THe system will be much cooler running and a much more stable and enjoyable to run. (note the Nue and the 9920 dont mix)

Higher end systems would be the Quark 125B, MGM, and BK Micro controllers. With one of the higher end motors mentioned above. I have never owned a Shultz, but I have not heard many good things about them as of late so I would not recomend them.

From my perspective, I like to buy stuff from companies that have a presence here in the US (like.... Nue, Mamba, Quark) because the customer service levels are much better than the far away(from me) asain and european manufactureres.

The only sugestion I have is not to go to cheap to start with. You don't necessarily need to go top of the line, but not total entry either.
I would definatley recomend going with something better than a Feigao motor right from the start. The feigaos are powerfull motors, but run very hot compared to the nue or lehner motors.

I personally love the Quark 125 and Nue 1512 motor combo and would recomend it to anyone. I think it is amazing bang for the buck. The quark is a great controller as long as you mount it to a heatsink and the nue motors are as good as the lehners (maybe even better), but 20% less expensive and made in the USA.

First of all, thank you very much for the input thus far. One thing I failed to do is let you all know budget. I was expecting to pay around $300-$400 for a system, including batteries. I don't know if this price range is low - mid - or high. From your suggestions, it seems to me that I must first choose a battery type. I have my mind set on LiPo, but don't know which would be good for me. I do want to have decent run times. If I have to spend more than the $300-$400 budget, I am willing to wait the extra time it takes to save up for a better system.

Thank you for all the comments thus far.