Note: This question relates to the RX8 Gen I, that I have put in a RX8 Gen 2 case, but this RX8 thread is more active. Also, this question might be a generic ESC mounting questions as well.

I have a Losi SCTE, but I'm running it with an 1/8 scale buggy body, Badlands MX28 wheels, Tenshock SC411 4700kv, 11t pinion, Gensace 2s 5000mah 50c.

My RX8 Gen 1 case started to crack about about 18 months after I installed it, then I moved and stopped using my SCTE for a few years. About a month ago I started repairing and upgrading my truck and that included replacing the cracked Gen 1 case with a new Gen 2 case. I had to open up the hole for fan plug a little, but other than than everything went together smoothly. I had previously learned that double sided tape does not hold very well, so I fastened the ESC to the plastic mount with small screws from below into the supplied mounting holes on the case. I ran a few packs through it on flat ground doing some tuning and testing. Then yesterday I took it to a dirt jump track and after three modest jumps (landing on the down slope from about 4'-0" high) the Gen 2 case completely cracked in half and appears to have separated the boards inside. See attached photos.

My questions are as follows.

• From what you can see in the photos, does it appear that I have installed the ESC incorrectly that would increase the chances of damaging the ESC while landing jumps?
• I don't race anymore and just plan on bashing and jumping, instead of investing over $200 into a new RX8 would my money be better spent purchasing a Mamba Monster or a Hobbywing XR8 (the aluminum case appeals to me)? Are those ESC's typically more durable than the RX8?

Thanks in advance for any help or input!