Originally posted by edseb
I agree that brushless is too costly now, but that could change. The cost of brushed system isn't under $100 if you consider everything you need to be competitive. Of course that doesn't really affect the novice, but it depends. A lathe, etc. etc. add up. I like the idea of Mabuchi, but it would have to be a handout at a race.
When you factor in what it costs for new brushes, com lathes, new arms etc.. brushless is already cheap. It will be interesting to see how long the magnets will hold up for. I wouldn't recommend anyone buying a brushed system unless they want to race comps in stock.