thorns_nz:

I think the article over exagerated this. I had a HPI 18SS and never had it overheat. I now have an OS 18 and have not had it overheat. In the Kit the head is different than the 18SS that you buy, the 18SS has a milled billit aluminum head - much better - but again I think their article is incorrect.

I run O'Donnell 20% with no problems

I have a Futaba 2PL, it is good radio for the price, but there are better. Just deopendent on what you want to spend.