Do Not Open Your Cases Anymore

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by JaySki

Hobby Rule #1.... It isn't cheap. If you can't afford it.. as expendable money.. might want to rethink your hobby.
Hobby Rule #2... They break. And if you are racing, you better expect to have spares, especially the vulnerable stuff.. In this case, ESC, Servos, Push rods, Pinions, Spurs, drive shafts, etc... Unless you are OK with it breaking at a race and calling it a day. And that would apply to nearly anything you are DEPENDING on to stay working.
That's just Murphy's law. If it can break it will.. Therefor, have extras.
So, empathy.. Yea.. None. It's a hobby...

Rule #1: Unacceptable. Just because I can afford it doesn't mean I wish to throw all my disposable income at a hobby.

Rule #2: Again; unacceptable. In my experience, if mounted right, the more vulnerable parts are protected. The other more easily attainable stuff are acceptable casualties. I design (perhaps "over-engineer" is a better word) my setups to be built and run with little maintenance and with crashes in mind.

So, instead of throwing money at a problem, I would rather throw my intellect at it. But that's just me.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

So, instead of throwing money at a problem, I would rather throw my intellect at it. But that's just me.

Some people lack the intellect, and money will not always cure that problem... I am right there with you Brian, and I also get some satisfaction from fixing potential problems...

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Some people lack the intellect, and money will not always cure that problem... I am right there with you Brian, and I also get some satisfaction from fixing potential problems...

Absolutely. But guys like you and Brian are also not the types to do this mod, then get on a forum and complain about crappy customer service if/when it fails.

[JaySki]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Absolutely. But guys like you and Brian are also not the types to do this mod, then get on a forum and complain about crappy customer service if/when it fails.

I agree 100%. There ARE people who can and do tinker/mod/etc.. but know the possible consequences.
The issue are the people that see what you guys do.. think they should.. but don;t necessarily have the knowledge, tools, etc to do so.. and end up doing damage, then upset that they are out of luck.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by George16

Very well stated Linc .

Besides, neccessity is the mother of inventions .

There you go, I like that way of thinking!

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Absolutely. But guys like you and Brian are also not the types to do this mod, then get on a forum and complain about crappy customer service if/when it fails.

I have broken my fair share of stuff in this hobby. Lipo puffing is the main thing that has plauged me, but the cure was to sell off my maxamps stuff....

Originally Posted by JaySki

I agree 100%. There ARE people who can and do tinker/mod/etc.. but know the possible consequences.
The issue are the people that see what you guys do.. think they should.. but don;t necessarily have the knowledge, tools, etc to do so.. and end up doing damage, then upset that they are out of luck.

Trial and error is the only way to learn for most... But I do agree that some people do go into things blind and with no apparent thought for the consequences.

I am also an elitist, so don't feel bad.

[JaySki]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Rule #1: Unacceptable. Just because I can afford it doesn't mean I wish to throw all my disposable income at a hobby.

Rule #2: Again; unacceptable. In my experience, if mounted right, the more vulnerable parts are protected. The other more easily attainable stuff are acceptable casualties. I design (perhaps "over-engineer" is a better word) my setups to be built and run with little maintenance and with crashes in mind.

So, instead of throwing money at a problem, I would rather throw my intellect at it. But that's just me.

Brian.. I agree 100% with you.. but you are not the average Hobbyist either.
You can;t place yourself next to the masses... and that goes for quite a few of the users here...

On the other hand.. I'd bet $$ you have more than one ESC as well.. and that would be to replace a failed unit.. to either repair yourself.. or have repaired. it's not about throwing ALL your expendable money at a hobby.. but enough to enjoy it and not be disappointed at a race, track, or just out Bashing.