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Originally Posted by Si Coe
It doesn't matter what rules you set, someone will always 'bend' them. People claim they want close, level playing field, low cost racing, but offer them an advantage and they all go for it!
The deal with stock motors years ago also proves the point that manufacturers need their stuff to be better than the rest too, to shift product. For a very short while we did have a level playing field, until Trinity changed the game with the Paradox (and sold a lot of motors as a result).
But its not just manufacturers. Dislike the 'need' for a timing advance esc? Blame the first person in your club to buy one then. Because until they got theirs you didn't 'need' one to be competitive because you weren't at a disadvantage. They got it to gain an edge at the expensive of a throwing a load more money into the sport, and now you have to keep up.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - controlled, low cost racing doesn't work. People will always search for an edge......
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I think it depends on what you are aiming for.
You will never be able to design a class where the rules prevent anybody from gaining an advantage by spending money. Even if you force everybody to use the same components somebody might buy up ten motors and pick the best one.
However stock class is a great way to slow the cars down and make the racing closer.
I normally race offroad but ive been having a go at onroad lately. When I first raced I just used the 5.5 brushless I use offroad. In a touring car this motor was way too powerful for my thumbs to handle. Although it was fun having so much power it was hard to race anybody as the speeds were so high.
Now im racing in the 17.5 class and the racing is much closer. There is a bit of difference caused by different ESC but its not very significant.
The main advantage isnt the cost saving but the closer racing.