Originally Posted by
howardcano
I didn't find this in the rules. Can you provide a link?
Wouldn't it just be easier to spec a maximum RPM, and make it identical to the RPM limit for brushed motors?
Howard, I come from a low tech generation of rotary phones and crystal radios. I found it in the Racing Forum in the Tamiya thread. Fred or FMW just posted them.
What's the easiest, makes the most sense, is frequently not what is done. Too often the law of unintended consequences rears it's ugly head. For the most part, Fred does a terrific and thankless job with the rules, but there are times I wonder WTF he was thinking. Jeez, he had to know that the motors from different manufacturers had different markings on them.
But, I've learned over the years, it's much easier to criticize from the sidelines. I don't particularly like these rules, but will try to conform to them. The rules are modified from time to time when obvious flaws are found.