Castle - Make A Special Edition Monster

You missed my point about the Speed Passion GT ESC though. It combines both worlds. Apparently, if you run something like a Novak on this ESC, it runs far better due to the variations in timing that the ESC can select, like you say.

I don't understand how having sensors creates reliability issues? I have an original SS5800 motor that's still going strong. It's been run on anything from 6 cell Nimh to 2s lipo to 12 cell Nimh. No problems yet and the motor has to be a few years old. I've read of the odd problem with a Novak motor here and there, but in comparison to some other motor issues, it's not NEAR as prevalent. Sure, more parts means a higher chance of failure, but for the sheer amount of motors they have out, I've only heard of a few reports where the motor was messed up due to sensors.