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Originally Posted by glamcem
I still have faith in ESCs hopefully in near future there will be a sustainable/trackable version that is also suitable for track use  maybe the new battery technologies and/or combining with the hybrid technology can bring so many things to the table who knows |
It's all about cost. Batteries definitely already exist that would greatly extend the amount of time on boost, but they cost ~$1000. So do uprated alternators (although ours ain't bad at I think is 130 amps), as well as active cooling for the controllers. In its' current form Rob's Phantom ESC kit might just need the cooling for your average weekend warrior. This all depends on the driver and the venue.
The problem is that Rob's research and development is so quickly resolving some of the earlier limitations, that new information can hardly be spread fast enough keep pace. There are many uninformed or under informed people in regards to the current performance, and goals of the kit. Time and market penetration will fix most of this. The rest is up to Rob and owners to keep spreading the word.
I share your enthusiasm and optimism. ESCs are boon for enthusiasts, but they're a stubborn bunch (for good reason). Nearly all automotive technological improvements are met with staunch resistance. The scrutiny helps keep everyone safe and is welcome, but when new information, tech, and products become available, we (as a group) need to be prepared to open our minds.