RE: Why add all the CX2 aluminum parts???
I agree with Both of You.
Mine is completely aluminum and is only 4.5 Grams heavier than stock. But that is because I went into it with the mindset of not just looks, but durability.
Not only is it virtually indestructible, it is light and agile as I have countered the weight with strong, but light materials with C.F. outer and Titanium Inner, C.F. BOOM, C.F. flybar, etc.
So in my case, it's not just looks, but durability. If they made C.F. grips, I would buy those instead.
I agree that If You overdo it, You will shorten the life of the motors, batteries get hotter, flight times are shortened, the gears wear out sooner, etc.
I am running 22c batteries, not because of the added weight, but I like the added agility and I crash less because the power is there when I need it, esp. at the end.
Alot of people by now have gone full circle, and I don't think there's nothing wrong with the stock swash, and if You have the XTREME motors, You could lose the heat sinks. Just monitor the motor temps, that's all.