XT8 Update

[othello]

Interesting motor choice (1515/2Y/F/H -> 1100kv) especially considering you are waiting for a 6s capable ESC (MMM). I run my 1515/2y (smooth can) with 10s1p A123 (comparable to 8s lipo) and it reaches around 30000rpm under load (eagletree) with Badlands on gras with a 1:13 gearing. With lighter racing tires i see around 32000rpm. Now if you run it with 6s max you will shoot for 25000rpm. No doubt this also can be geared to 35-40mph. Should make it very driveable as you have to gear it very low to reach speed.

Battery pack seems to be a 6s pack, right? judging by it's dimension you will have some good runtimes.

All in all a perfect racing setup (low RPM turning motor, thus not as agressive as high rpm revving motors. With its attached fan and relative low voltage the motor should run ultra cool. I wouldn't expect high Amp peaks too, so the ESC will have no hard time and will run cool too. All this will result in low mAh consumption, giving you long runtimes.)

With your front protection, sideguards in combination with your body chances are low that stones are sucked into the fan of the motor.

Thumbs up. I like it.