I DO trust and even like Mike, but shouldn't I trust CC too? I mean, when you call Neu, they even tell you to call CC for everything, b/c they're the distributor! I also trust the people on this board (especially briang and lincpimp who always seem to respond to my posts - thanks guys!), but when views differ, my head spins, escpecially since I really have no idea what the hell is going on!
Maybe Mike IS more accurate; I sure don't know. I think when I picked out my components, I also leaned more towards what CC said, instead of everyone else here. I admit it; I thought you guys were being a little too conservative for me. I was wrong. Crap.
I do agree with everything you said though jhautz. The power IS addictive, BUT, I just cannot keep the front end on the ground no matter what i do w/ the 18T pinion, and I cannot keep the tires on the rims no matter what I do (DEAD SERIOUS, I'm starting to get high from ca glue!!), and I know things are gonna get shredded soon. Seriously, top speed is not possible, the front end just comes up! Also, I really want a cool running, tough as nails reliable BL system - it was the whole point of getting out of nitro - no more worries, just turn it on and run until the battery dies. I don't want to be checking temps every minute anymore.