Don't know if you noticed, but I published useful links for CX owners a little while ago. But no feedback to date:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8881518/tm.htm
I guess I was thinking the same way as you...we learn this stuff, but the info doesn't necessarily get compiled into a tidy package but once in a great while. Your ruminations are already explaining why!
Keep thinking and I'll watch. And thanks!
Mack