[RC-Monster Mike]

Thanks for the LiPo information. the new generation sounds like they have addressed some of the shortcomings of the batteries (I particularly like the charge rate capability and charge/discharge cutoffs). The 9918 is a popular choice for these conversions. It is a very durable controller. the MGM should be quite the performer as well. I will try to reach MGM this week and find any information I can about the new controllers (new expert car controllers will be computer programmable as well!). schulze makes excellent controllers as well, but they don't have the support of the others it seems(problems always blamed on the customer).