Hi
Personally I dont think you can go wrong with the Orion Carbon editions (3200 or 3400).
If you are running 17.5 then go for a 3400 25C one as it fits great into the chassis, has retaining lugs and has a handy indent for adding extra lead weight - The 3800 does not have this indent
It is also a smaller case then the 4800, and I am not sure you will need the extra capacity with 17.5 (Unless you want longer runtimes or less frequent charging)
I run 3400s on my 17.5 and 13.5 with no problems with runtime - After 6 mins of racing, it takes about 20mins at 1C to top back up.
To fit mine in my T2 (06) I removed my centre battery holders, dremmeled my outside battery holders slightly as the battery case is slightly rounded and shimed the battery strap (if using) 1mm under its uprights to allow for the extra height. I can also put 100G of lead sheet into the battery indent, so putting the weight back from where it went
As far as the best Motor / ESC, then that is another can of worms - I would look at a Novak Havok or GTB setup (Havok if you want a good cheap setup)
I personally run a Spektrum SR3500 micro reciever, Novak GTB with 17.5 Pro (Sintered Rotor) and a KO PDS Servo in my T2. I have never had any issues with this combination of electronics, but everyone will have a different opion of this.
Damo
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