Originally Posted by Matt1970

Any suggestions on a good 2s Lipo battery brand? I' ve been running SMC last 2 or 3 years, but bought a new one in Jan and one in March and both are "puffed" and neither are lasting 8 minute race now. Haven't changed gearing or anything. Motor comes off track at 115 degrees. Never had problems with them before in the 4 years I've been running short course. I also had an issue with one of my 4s SMC lipos for my 1/8th scale. Anyhow, suggestion on what brands to look at???