I remember not having the fastest ESC back in the days of boost.

Just took a look at the approval list... The only 17.5 Monster Max appearing on it is the basic TEP1506 which has a list price of $139.95 and sells for $90-$100.

Jeez, even a limit of “just” $150 for a motor is IMO pretty ridiculous. I long for the days when the modest entry fee for most major races was somewhere between $40-$60 and that fee even included a handout motor, albeit a brushed one. Extra motors could be had for just $20-$25. Lately the price of keeping up with competitive brushless horsepower is really getting out of hand and increasingly more difficult to justify.

talking to veteran racers, appears ROAR had a opportunity, but never acted to put a leash on spec motors in the transition years to brushless, and lost control of a time when stock motors were cheaper than open brushed motors, but there was a quality difference like bearings etc. i can see why a spec brushless motor is the same price as a open motor these days, but spec motors being allowed to go to $150, exceed cost of open motors, and then not being able to prove it's over the limit? something really wrong there. i see alot of motors pimped to 149.99, some still at 174.99, not sure if a coupon discount would make them legal? plus hobbyshops may not be able to match a 149.99 price? some motors i think you can exceed the 149.99 price with all the options if done direct from company. i hear racers talking of 1-2% motors that are not officially advertised that blow those away in price...RC urban legend?

curious what is the case for those who bought the $150+ motors before the 1 Oct ruling?

https://www.amainhobbies.com/sensore...tPrice&lg=fk27

https://shop.stormerhobbies.com/cate...how=100&page=1


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The rule change only applies to motors, which have been sent for approval and will be approved on or after the October 1 cutoff date.
Approved motors will be still approved.
That is my understanding on this matter.

Forgive me for my ignorance.....how does this apply to 1/12th? Is this a motor specification forum now?

Do you use motors in your 1/12th scales in Canada? Did you read the post where I stated I couldn't get an answer in another thread? I need a new motor (for my 1/12th scale) and don't want to buy one that is no longer going to be on the approved list due to the new ROAR rules. The answer to my questions applies to many different classes including 1/12th scale. Should we avoid discussing things like tire compounds, tire sauce and spring rates in this thread since those discussions could apply to other classes besides 1/12th scale specifically?

So if it was sent in and approved prior to October 1st at a price greater than $150 it can continue to be sold at that price?

Think I will just go TSR 2.0. both the standard and The One variants are clearly approved.

So, I have a 1/10 hudy setup station and I'm wondering if anyone knows if I can use it, somehow with attachments?*, on my 1/12.

My thoughts on new ROAR rule:

$33.24

Should we do a more detailed guide in the wiki to each brand of tires? I could probably do the Ulti's or CRC's as those are my main tires but someone with experience with JFT and others should probably have some input.

not sure if it matters racing wise ULTI also shows a G-compound not on the wiki, in three compunds. this is on their site https://ultitires.com/index.php?rout...12/maxPrice=35

-Evolution of the X compound.
-G foam is often suitable mainly for carpet and the condition of an especially high grip.

No, we just roll the expensive chassis' down a steep incline

Sorry, my mistake, I thought that post was just a whiny attempt at sympathy for a perceived dilemma.
Of course not! That wouldn't make sense at all. Now, given that I perceive you are an intelligent fellow that demands last words, I thank you for your continued valuable contribution to this forum.

I see. I need to give those a shot sometime, anyone on here have experience running Ulti G compound at a big event?

Been a while since I wired a car up. Is 16 gauge wire too small for 13.5 blinky 1s?
Thanks!