I'm actually thinking that the clutch adapter thing might make it a little easier to drive for someone coming from a nitro background. A little less hard hitting on the torque cuz the clutch will grab a little softer than the a direct drive. Like the latest RC Driver 1/8 comparison says "electric and nitro take very different driving styles to be successful on the track". I'm thinking a conventional clutch would help move it toward the more forgiving throttle style used with nitros. I have actually thought about how this would work in the past, but never actually thought about doing it. If they sell the clutch adapter by itself I might pick one up to play around with. It is definitely different and has me a little intrigued.
The conversion kit also looks the most "factory" of all of the kits I have seen. Good to see more and more people getting into the game.
Its only a matter of time before a major brand launches something designed for brushless and lipo from the ground up!