in both my robots at the moment we use drill motors, nice and cheap. If you want something a bit more powerful i suggest the speed 900s with suitable gearing lots of robots are starting to use them and i belive the ones i bought from leo were £15 each, but then you need gears etc

speedos we use electronize but i would suggest a scorpion as it is a dual controller, if your on a budget how about the Rc Smart speedos (blue) and less than £20 each. if i were you i would steer clear of the IBC i have heard they can blow easier than some controllers

Batteries, i would go with the link below i have fond them great cheap, good amps/volts and last along time

in terms of armour i use wodd, and sponsored 3mm stainless great so far really strong and can take abuse, seeing as you live in Canada i dont think it would be a great idea to put you in contact with my sponsors but if you want to i can

batteries: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-4v-NiMH-3700mAh-Rechargeable-Battery-Vapextech_W0QQitemZ220236798506QQihZ012QQcategoryZ 2565QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-4v-NiMH-3700...tech_W0QQitemZ 220236798506QQihZ012QQcategoryZ2565QQssPageNameZWD VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the above link isnt the eaxct batteries we use but just a bit more amps (even better)

hope this helps


alex