Given the improvements they've made with the new generation of material and strengthening key weak areas would it be safe to say that it would be ready for a brushless setup? I'm sure the real test is when it's out but trying to get a feel.
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I think the key to brushless is a slipper clutch. The Avante has a center ball diff instead of a slipper. If that could somehow be converted to a slipper, then I think brushless would be no problem. While the Avante drivetrain isn't exactly effecient, I do think it's quite strong. In the 20 years of running my Vanquish, I never had trouble with the gearboxes. Of course I'm only using a 23T super stock, but it is upgraded with front and rear ball diffs as well.