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I've got one of these LRP Sphere Competition ESC sitting on the side not been used for about 7 years, how does it compare to modern ESC's? Much difference? Would it be ok in 2WD with modern 13.5-8.5 motors?

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I should think so. If in doubt, ask yourself the following: Am I fighting for a national championship? Am I sponsored? Am I practicing every or every other day down the track?

If the answers are predominantly "no", then you sir are a club guy and it won't matter a sausage because it's for fun.

Plus, it's free, as you've already bought it. So no expense.
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I also have an lrp sphere which I use as a spare ESC and is currently in my "indoor" car. I can tell no difference between it and my other modern ESC, however, I find it harder to programme as the flashing lights don't seem to relate to what the instructions say they should, however this is a set up issue, not a usability issue.
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I agree.....the Sphere is a good solid esc...quite smooth and reliable... I have one in my B4.1 and it seems very little different to the Flow works team in my B5m... You've got it so use it..!
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Yes I'm just a standard club driver and don't need top performance, just wondered if modern lipo's and motors were still ok with it, looks like answer is yes so that's great.
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Absolutely, I'm told it is fine down to a 5.5 turn

Only thing I was never sure of was whether it had a lipo cut off - I have had mixed responses to the question, but probably better to not run til flat just in case
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The sphere TC is/was awesome. I'd still be using mine if it worked...
Some other ESC's of the day... couldn't pay me to put one near a buggy.
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