I really hate being so ignorant about something that interests me so much.

I just don't understand. If the 12L would thermal the escs that you mentioned, how is it that a larger motor (ie, 7XL) that draws more current and has fewer winds going to run cooler? Is it just because the 7XL is so much more efficient that it produces less heat?

OK, well let me ask this. With a proper load, can I say as a general rule that an XL motor will always run cooler than an L motor with a similar kv rating?

Do you think that the MM can handle the 7XL without stretching it? Should I just go with the 8XL? I want my whole system to be comfortable.