Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

This proves the point more than it disproves it. None of those batteries are "high end" batteries and would all be prone to exactly what was discussed in the linked thread. Jim (Tekin Prez) made a couple sensible, descriptive posts in that thread regarding the "potential" pitfalls of lower end batteries. It is a fact. I am not here to call out any specific manufacturer or seller, but many packs do tend to be over rated, inexpensive packs that are popular due to their inflated specs, inflated marketing or low price(or combination of the above). Everything has its place. If your particular setup or driving style, etc. allows you to have great success with your particular "low end or mid range pack that happens to be overrated ", but you aren't anywhere near the particular pack's limits, then you got a good value. If you are pushing things, you will not only notice the performance difference with a good pack, but will be less likely to experience failures.

I am not saying the battery was the cause or wasn't the cause of the failure in the discussion - I don't know the guy, don't know the car and wasn't there. I do agree with the logic regarding the pitfalls of lesser quality cells - particularly in 1/8 brushless applications that tend be very hard on equipment. Maybe the pack was the cause. Maybe it was just one of several factors that caused the failure. Maybe it had nothing to do with the failure at all. It certainly COULD have been a major factor in the failure and the advice to use a quality pack is sound advice.