whoaaa, r u saying i could be using my SS esc and LRP 8.5t motor on 3s?!?! I don't think they'd fair to well in a DST, but the LRP and ESC are specced to 7.4v (nominal) max...
Not at all. You misread the thread. For reference, MM = Castle Creations Mamba Max esc and is rated for 3s.
Check out my custom converted 8ight:
Sub 7lb, lowest CG of any 1/8 buggy