[DrKnow65]

bb16, I think the idea is to put less stress on the outrunners front bearing. Most outrunners will not have a problem here but why not try it?

I do recall one of the newer rc's having a shaft between the motor and transmission to locate the motor in a better position. Just can't remember what it was.

I have found the best learning to be trial and error, experience is good and you'll never come up with something new if you don't try new things.