My point is that I don't believe lowering costs will entice new racers. It has already been proven that the slash and the tt02 are viable low cost options. Even though you may not agree with this, the fact remains that a slash can be picked up at a local Best buy and there are currently 20 different models of the tt01 and tt02 for sale.
Too many people can't afford to spend a few hundred dollars on a hobby these days. This is the reality of our world. Speak to your local congressman if you feel that the average Joe should not have to put 90% of their earnings towards food and shelter. Too many people don't have the patience to want to learn how to improve - it is the same reason many people don't exercise or install solar panels on their roof. The world of today wants instant gratification. Getting beaten at races and taking time to wrench a car is not something that the mainstream is interested in. They want to go fast and feel like winners right away. This is why Xbox is so popular.