RE: duratrax quake''please help!!!
Novak XRS is a good choice for esc. It is made for 540 size motors, so will easily handle any 400 size application. I like it's "double pump" braking/reverse feature.
Radios are a matter of choice and how much you want to spend. Many people like the Futaba 2 PL series for inexpensive start:
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