i agree about the homologation issues. the demon cells i use were listed when i bought them, but reading the rules are now no longer legal as they are not on the list. yes they are five years old, but have been looked after, all work perfectly, have no swelling etc. and still have plenty of punch. why should an average club driver be forced to buy new gear to do a national....... Also the cells in the majority of lipo packs come from a very limited number of factories, most expensive approved cells are likely to be of the same make and model as those used in cheaper unapproved packs with no difference in build or quality other than the plastic case. as far as motors, i can see reasons for homologation for limited classes like 13.5 or 10.5 to create a more equal playing field, but is pretty pointless when there is software around for speed controls that can make a 13.5 piss all over a 6.5 turn motor. open classes shouldnt be homologated. i use the cheap ezrun motors at club, why not allow people to use them at national level, they give no advantage, just work perfectly well enough for an average driver, they just lack a sticker with a make on that adds £50 to the price. anything that cuts costs has got to be good for the sport, and good for clubs holding national events as more people are likely to be encouraged to give it a try
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