Diem Turner
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Agree on all fronts...except that last bit. The question of whether or not we "need" more power at this point is definitely justified, particularly in lieu of what has become possible on a mere 4S, to say nothing of 6 or 8S, however....while I perceive the XLX3 rumors on a similar level as the B3 bomber or Project Aurora, I have to say that, if it were indeed what is being rumored, if and when I make forays into the stratospheric speeds beyond 170 or 180mph, I would be more inclined to go with a simpler low KV, high voltage, single motor solution, than a more complex dual motor/dual ESC/dual battery solution, if an affordable 12S system were available. We both know that high voltage systems run more efficiently (the reason why Teslas haul 6 gorillion 18650 or 21700 cells around in their belly) and the lower KV motors should, simply because they weigh not insignificantly more than a high KV motor of the same size (especially the large can motors), produce more torque, again, making the system "better" based on simple physical realities.Agreed, even if Hobby wing could turn it up a little bit with a special edition speed runner model that would be nice. Even just 400a vs 300a would be a big improvement.
Regarding MGM no one has ever done anything impressive with them and there ard a handful out there that have the money to burn and tried them. Until I see something proving its worth I will never try one.
I keep hearing whispers/rumors of the XLX3 would be a 12s or higher ESC. While that likely would be the next big thing do we really need more power at this point? It seems with the dual 40mm motor setups we can go way past 200 mph and blow the tires off the wheels.
Unless the XLX3 is based off some new technology that's just exorbitantly more expensive to produce, a single XLX3 should be less expensive than two XLX2s, and a single motor (with a few exceptions) should be less expensive than two smaller motors and there would be no need to deal with motor sync and other issues simply don't need addressing because the system isn't saddled with the extra complications. Both the 12S and dual motor systems should capable of 200mph+ and blowing the tires off the wheels but one of them, objectively, is just more straight forward. I still see the allure of dual motor setups, precisely because of their complexity. Taming and mastering complex systems is inherently satisfying by its very nature. But I would rather get there on a single motor first and then, even if just for s and giggles, build a dual motor setup and have another go. The tires are the primary weak link presently, with a few ancillary issues, most of which have by now been addressed by aftermarket upgrades. The tire problem remains however and, from what I've seen/heard/read, part of your tire consumption will be down to the luck of the draw how rough the road that you happened to find for your speed passes is and how much it punishes the tires.
MGM are a total non-starter...unless, like you said, someone with the money to burn comes along and demonstrates that they're the way to go. And even then I'm not sure I could bite the bullet and buy a 1000€ ESC. 200mph+ is possible without them, so...what's to be gained by their use?