I've heard rumours of the LRP motors having weak threads on the motor mount holes, and seen one close up too. Not the quality I'd expect for that amount of dough.
I think it's not a given nowadays that some brands are better than others the more money you pay. I had a Novak GTB 5.5 combo some time ago, It was replaced with a hobbywing v2.1 esc and a 6.5 Exceed motor, and it's quicker. Could be the motor, could be the esc. I have a Leopard motor in my LSTe, not a big name brand like Castle or Tekin, but again, no problems and the last Castle motor I had, the rotor fell apart while running and blew the MMM esc at the same time.
Cells, In my humble opinion, Unless you're sponsored, and are giving the likes of Messrs Martin, Cragg, Bloomfield et al a run for their money all over the country etc, don't bother. Y'know what, the turnigy nanotech cells are good value for money, I use them in my helis and cars, and I've not one issue yet. Considering they are between £20-£30 a pack, not to be sniffed at.
For the record, I'm an average nobody club racer, and firmly believe, If you can set a car up perfectly, can tell the capacity left in your cells by weighing them in your hand, hold a line every lap, never crash, and flat chat a 6.5 at the same time and knock out record lap counts in every heat, you're not gonna care.
Hope to have been of some help.
