ORIGINAL: supertib
ORIGINAL: JohnP2
So...I *think* I've made my decision on what to throw in my Mugen. And (not surprisingly) it's not one on my initial list.
<u>Werks B6 Competiion</u>. Much of this is based on talking with folks at the track, and the track layout, etc. Lot of guys running these and having good success, which is enough for me. Granted 90% of them have something called a ''clocked engine'' ;-)
I really came close to the Ninja (or clocked P5). But my rationale is this: Do I really anticipate losing a race because I'm not running a Ninja (or even a clocked engine)? No. I anticipate losing because I'm new and need lots of practice. ;-) I figure by the time I'd at the point I can really compete, I'll have put 5+ gallons in the Werks. If I like it, I stay with it (perhaps even get one clocked). If not, I upgrade to something else. As for the pipe, I'm looking at the 2013. I really think over the next eight months, I'll get a feel for what I am missing, and then at that time go whole hog on what is best suited for me.</p>
Probably your best bet quite honestly.... as I do not think your ready for a modified engine quite yet ..... you still have plenty to learn before I would feel comfortable selling you a modified engine anyways......
I think you have too fond of an attachment to the engines you work on. Frankly, based on the number of quality posts and information contained therein, I think JohnP2 is more than capable of handling one of your 'high strung' modified engines. I think your average first time R/C buyer getting a Traxxas-anything r/c model would no doubt not be able to deal with a strong race engine properly.
I'm not trying to beat you up by any means, but if someone wants to drop $300-$500 on a race engine, I think they know enough to know that they're getting something a lot better than what they had and will treat it with more respect.
I mean, really, isn't the point of running a business to sell product and/or services and make a profit from it? I guess to me I wouldn't be comfortable in deciding whats right for my customers or not unless of course it meant it would cause great harm to anyone or anything beyond a toy car. Maybe I just have a different business model..
Blah.. rant over.
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