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I've been watching this thread and was interested in the crimp plan mainly because I'm less confident in soldering and probably have subpar tools. Honestly the crimp kit seemed quicker and easier to switch everything over. Amp rating concerned me and having not seen anybody use the system in all the vids I watch and forums I read, it surprised me to hear that nobody had heard of it. Of all the building leaders in the field I watch though, I doubt it's unheard of. Rather, I feel these guys would switch if they thought it were a better system.Even if they were rated for 90-120 like an ec5 or xt90, I can guarantee with 100% certainty that if I used those crimp deals on a truck I jump on the ramp they would come out after a few crashes or even a hard nose landing.... Solder is a strength thing more than a connection quality thing to me....
I don't find it at all cost prohibitive but 45amp rating is a tough hurdle to ignore. I browsed the available kit and put em on a seperate wish list just in case. Still, having not pulled any triggers, for the cost of changing all my stuff, I could upgrade my soldering station and probably be in better shape over all. I'm not against lead solder (crimping may appeal to those that are) and as long as I can get 60/40, I'd rather stick with the majority of builders.
In all fairness, I wanted to comment diplomatically and will continue to pay attention to various options that come up here.