I did inform them of what I was using the esc in. I told them about all of my vehicles, just to try to make apples to apples comparisons of what was going on. I don't think that the esc is damaged. It's actually brand new. It's running fine now though.

I just got an email from Mike, regarding the compro and quark controllers. If I can scrape the spare cash together, I think I'll grab a quark. I'll just have to make a new esc mount for it that will help to sink heat and accommodate a fan or two.