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01.07.2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by simplechamp View Post
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see it as such a big deal since Tekin's are 1/8 and these are 1/10 (and don't look anything like Tekin 1/10). Maybe they can be accused of being unoriginal and trying to ride on Tekin's coattails, but not steal their 1/8 motor customers. I think Leopard is worse since they look exactly the same AND are competing with Castle for the same 1/8 motor market.

Viper R/C is supposed to be releasing a 1/8 ESC and motors soon though. I'll reserve my judgment for when those come out. If the 1/8 look like a Tekin clone then I'll take issue.
Tekin also makes 1/10 motors and they look identical to these motors. But for a company that has pretty much never been heard of these motors aren't cheap. I seen them on AMain for about $83, You can pick up a Tekin or Novak for about $5 more and at least those are known companies.

Personally I can't wait for a Castle spec class motor line!


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