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Old 11-03-2014, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by WIITA
I would be more interested in a handout motor with the ability to tune with tires.
+1

When Brian was down at 5280 we chatted a bit about this .. I really don't mind a spec tire but I don't see it being a real issue.

IMO .. putting money aside:

YOU CAN BUY the same tire compounds that the top guys are running off the shelf from your preferred tire manufacturer.

YOU CAN'T BUY a hand-wound "spec" motor with parts that are unavailable to the public.

As Brian mentioned, if you think big races are being won by off the shelf motors, think again.

Manufacturers themselves are verifying this notion .. if you want more quality then your going to pay more and at some point you just can't get the top 1% no matter how much you want to spend.
  • Average "spec" motor = $
  • Top 10% "spec" motor = $$
  • Top 1% "spec" motor = better know someone

The logistics behind a handout motor are far less complex than a handout tire for 1/12.
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