I was not slamming on SMC at all if that's what it came across as, and I love his batteries and that's what I am running, and the main reason I wanted to go with this combo. It's just the timing thing that I don't know if I have the time to wait several weeks to get the esc/motor combo I wanted. Our winter race series starts soon, first race is Oct. 3rd and I need something before then in enough time to at least hit the track and practice once or twice before then, or I would go ahead and wait. I have a new truck and everything so track time is critical. And I agree with what you said about dealing with overseas suppliers as I do it all the time. But really I was not trying to ruffle any feathers.