Originally Posted by
NovakTwo
TeamNovak's opinion is that stock/spec escs should be stand-alone controllers---no PC interface, no firmware update-ability by the user, no external programming devices. This has been our position since the introduction of timing/boost, PC programmable escs.
Purpose-built, spec controllers would be guaranteed by the esc manufacturer as non-timing/boost and the manufacturer/importer would be held accountable for any irregularities----not the customer or race director. Cheating would not be possible. This would be far easier to monitor by the racing organizations. We all know what can, and has been done to circumvent the current guidelines.
We currently have 2 controllers for less than $100 street price ideally suited to the parameters I outlined above.
Exactly my point!! Thank you for posting this. This is what is needed to keep a "stock" class going. Unfortunately, this is the only way that all the cheating, modding, or whatever goes on in stock would stop. Everyone runs the same speed control, and motor. NO Exceptions.
Otherwise, just make it a Run what ya brung class, and have at it. This option would help vehicle counts at some smaller local events as well. For most of the indoor tracks, you really cannot tell a difference between stock and mod 2wd anyway, except for those places that make you run stock tires.