ORIGINAL: Jgaff2
if you get lipos-they WILL FRY the standard speed ESC!
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Ive run many a lipos in brushed all without issues. And actually, a 2s being fully charged at 8.4v is quite a bit less than the 9.6 or so volts for a 7 cell.Doing the math, the 2s has the less chance of doing ANY damage to the motor or esc.The evx can handle 16.8v,and 2s lipos are only 14.8v.I see no logical reason why lipos arent meant to be used on brushed esc's, some (as others have said) are made to be used with lipo, the esc on the strike being a prime example.Would be kinda dumb for losi to make the electronics to be blown up by products they push and recommend to use in their cars
."I would stick with NiMh batteries since you are into racing. Those will not blow up your electronics from too much voltage and they are meant for your particular setup"
Lipos are actually better for racing in most cases.Less voltage drop off and better discharge curvers/rates, make for more consistent power and more consistent racing.And as i said, 2s has as much risk of "Blowing up your electronics from too much voltage" as a 10 year old 1500mah 6 cell nicd. I dont see how electronics being rated for 10+ volts can be "Blown up" by something 2 volts lower than that.Unless its the titan.I can see that blowing up from being hooked up to 2 AA's.
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