[suicideneil]

~25,000 rpms is abit low for my liking, I run in the 35,000rpm region and have great results (2000kv & 5s).

3000mah x 20c = 60amps, thats not enough current to push a 1/8 scale reliably, you need more like 80-100amps (5000mah 20c for example).

More/ better opinions will surely follow....