Never ran Lipo's.. seen someone with one and can't wait to get them.
In my research (asking the people who use them) I have been getting odd (contradicting) answers.

First. If I buy say the 7.4 20C ?2 cell? 5000mah packs from MaxAmps.com will I need to also buy, and here's the first question, and USE the balancer for every charge cycle? I have been told yes, use it every time, and No, with a 2 cell pack you only need to use it every 10 or so cycles to make sure they stay regulated.


Second, I will be running a LRP sphere TC spec ESC and a Vector (also LRP) 4.5 blrushless motor. What do you recommend for competitive racing in an Associated TC5? (I listed the 5000mah 7.4 as It looks like it would fit the battery area fine= but never having held one I am unsure)