Not all tracks are tight indoor tracks. We run VTA on an outdoor asphalt track with a 170' straight, a track that also runs 1/8 nitro cars. We are easily flat out, 100% throttle for the majority of the track. The difference between stock 30* timing and 45* timing on a ballistic is very obvious on track, and worth about ten car lengths on our straight - that's how much time we spend on power at top speed.
So far, all the ESC's (whether gtb or havoc or whatever) have not shown any power / top speed advantange, but if the new x-drive DOES show an advantage, it would instantly become an issue on our track.
So, while power may not be critical on a smaller carpet track, it may very well be on something larger...
Originally Posted by
CraigMBA
PEOPLE! VTA is not a horsepower critical class. It's a chassis setup and driver consistency class. You are not getting out-motored in 25.5 where you spend the majority of the lap at partial throttle.