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team3six · 12:32 AM

Just passing on the info. I posted this on another thread that was related as well.
Traxxas is reccomending that LIPO is NOT run on their systems now. Apperently the ESC's can not handle the power as previously stated. They made a statement that Traxxas will not honor damaged ESC warentees on units run on LIPO.

Sorry, this is the actuall statement

Li-Po's Not Recommended For New E-Maxx

Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 11:35 AM by MikeW

Although we reviewed the E-Maxx 16.8 in the February issue, using Li-Po batteries, Traxxas does not recommend doing so. Ni-MH batteries should be used in the application instead. Using Li-Po’s runs the risk of fire, explosion, or simply ruining the battery packs. Never attempt to use Li-Po’s in the 16.8, unless you are very experienced and familiar with Li-Po technology. The use of NiMH packs will NOT significantly diminish the performance of the new E-Maxx 16.8.

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team3six Just a guy with a box of crayon's Offline Posts: 252 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Billings, MT	03.12.2008, 12:30 AM Just passing on the info. I posted this on another thread that was related as well. Traxxas is reccomending that LIPO is NOT run on their systems now. Apperently the ESC's can not handle the power as previously stated. They made a statement that Traxxas will not honor damaged ESC warentees on units run on LIPO. Sorry, this is the actuall statement Li-Po's Not Recommended For New E-Maxx Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 11:35 AM by MikeW Although we reviewed the E-Maxx 16.8 in the February issue, using Li-Po batteries, Traxxas does not recommend doing so. Ni-MH batteries should be used in the application instead. Using Li-Po’s runs the risk of fire, explosion, or simply ruining the battery packs. Never attempt to use Li-Po’s in the 16.8, unless you are very experienced and familiar with Li-Po technology. The use of NiMH packs will NOT significantly diminish the performance of the new E-Maxx 16.8. *It's not just paint! It's an Attitude!* www.team3sixrc.com Last edited by team3six; 03.12.2008 at 12:32 AM.