I thought i would post an update on the 8T. I have never had this much trouble in my life with a race rc. This thing is really killing me. After a broken home made battery tray that put me out of a race, to the Quark Monster disaster during practice 2 weeks ago, I was starting to think this dang thing may not make it through a race weekend.
I have installed a new Schulze speed control. I really like this thing. It is super smooth and easy to program. Time will tell if it race worthy and up to the race trauma/beatings. I may mount a fan on the under side of the top plate but going to do some practice at race pace and monitor temps closely....
Here are a couple shots: