Seems the TC torox esc is the closest to being an actual max8. I mean even all the programming options are still available. I know a lot of rtr esc's are some variant of a Hobbywing but usually don't get all the programming options with them.I only hear great thing about the corally esc and Motor and would love to put it in the xtr, the only problem is it’s a lot more than Max8 come but not sure it’s that much better. Wish they xtr would come rtr.
When I read ur post wishing the xtr came with electronics, I thought, nah..but then if they stick with what they're (TC) currently using then hell yeah!! Unfortunately when I think of rtr electronics, I get soured by the thought of Spektrum and Vilenion garbage but genuine Hobbywing with a different color housing? Oh yeah Hell, the could put a pink housing on it for all I care, it's what's inside that counts for me.