[jhautz]

I ran a clutch in an XB8 conversion for a while. I also had an identical setup in another XB8 without the clutch so I could compare the 2. I thought I might like it to smooth out some of the hard hitting power of the brushless and make it easier to drive. I actually found that comparing the 2 I prefered to have the clutchless power. Learning to drive the brushless with more throttle control allowed me to drive the clutchless version just a smooth at the clutched version, but it also gave me the extra snap/power to clear a jump that I may not have had the run up needed due to a driving error. Besides that, the programing features of the ESCs today really alows you to tune the power to work for you so the advantage is really lost IMO.

On top of all that, it adds weight and complication to the system that just isnt needed.

All in all I decided that I just prefered the linear throttle over the clutched version. If you drive like alot of the nitro drivers with the on/off throttle style they tend to use you might like the clutch, but if you are used to driving like an electric driver then I think the clutchless is better.

Anyway, thats my take on it.