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Castle - Make A Special Edition Monster -
06.03.2008, 11:49 AM
First, I really appreciate Castle stepping up to the plate to make a reliable ESC for us 1/8 & Monster guys. I am sure all the bugs will get worked out so no worries.
However, I want a manufacturer to really make a true bulletproof ESC for the more serious hobbyist who is more concerned about performance instead of price.
I would gladly pay $500 bucks for an ESC that
1) is easily programmable
2) runs cools without a fan up to 6s with high amp motors
3) has a case design that can handle 40 mph lawn darts over 30 foot triples
I think many of the people buying these ESCs for 1/8s are not as price sensitive as the 1/10 basher crowd who buys their other systems. I probably have dropped $2k on my rc8 conversion in total. I rather just pay it all upfront for one system I know is going to work flawlessly even if it cost more.
I have yet to see too many teenagers or saving up their allowance for their 1/8 conversion. Most of us have jobs, mortgages, wives, and pretty decent disposable income. While I am sure Castle wants to bring it to the masses, much of the demand for these components is coming from guys like me. I am sure many of the flaws we are seeing have to do with the price point of the ESC.
So, Castle design and make us a "Factory Team" Monster where you aren't cutting corners in quality for us racers and guys trying to break speed records. I will be first in line.
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