No problem guys. It clearly seems that you guys are getting the power you desire from those packs and that they are running cool (having no problems delivering). That's what's important!
I must admit, I was a bit surprised since I've read of several people (and as I've said seen first hand) using similar packs with similar motors, but the packs getting quite warm (to very hot). And as far as I get it (once again from what manufacturers have told me) that is a sign the packs are dishing out power near their limits (motors are demanding a lot) and is not good for the longevity of the packs.
Also, and please correct me if I'm wrong, if a motor is "punchier" or "more powerfull" when using a higher capacity pack, isn't that a sign that the initial pack is/was holding it back from it's full capacity? Wouldn't it be better to have a better pack with a slower motor where you are getting it's full potential and not overstraining your batteries? In such a case, choosing a lower capacity pack to tone down a powerfull motor would be kind of like adding a slipper clutch and seems counter-intuitive to me. No?
Anyways, as I said if it's working for you that's all that matters!
On my side my 5500 mah packs are doing the job well with my 6900kv motor and I agree that there only seems to be advantages to this new technology in packs! God bless the Lipo!!!
Oh and by the way, for a racer from accross the pond, I'd love to get a chance to race on a "Brit" style track like you have! The differences in track design and texture would be a really interesting experience for someone like me who has only raced on dirt before! I kept telling my local track, while they were building it, that it would be cool to haev a short grass section, just for a change in traction on the track! It would have been quite a challenge!
Cheers everyone!
Your friendly CODMAN