Firstly, would it not be 7.4V and multiples of?
Secondly, I mentioned the Vorza Flux - based off the D8, which is the current world champion - so 'oh the 7.5 won the worlds x years ago' doesn't count for that much in comparison.
I apologise for my sweeping statement - I should've been more specific in that Kyosho 1/8th Rallycross and Truggy RTRs are rehashes.
Running lower voltage is fine, now you have clarified about a 'beginner level', and you aren't falsely proclaiming that they'll run best at 2S.
I do not believe that 1hr run times (bashing presumeably) are widely available unless you have conservative gearing, are running 14.8V and an 8000mAh+ pack. Though that is beside the point.
No I was not factoring in import tax (though this is not a guaranteed addition). Castle's warranty does not involve dealer/distributor service - Castle generally deals direct, and I have found their (and Tekin's) service very good, considering I purchased both from the US.
Fair enough if you feel the 7.5 is enough - it keeps costs down, but why do Kyosho not feel inclined to do newer designed RTRs - Hobao are another 'guilty' party - as beginner race packages, with a trimmed down MP9 and a cheapish Orion engine, surely these would sell well? Or is it that a RTR MP9 would mean a large price reduction on the full blown race-spec?
I don't deny/doubt that Kyosho got the ball rolling - their many victories prove this.
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