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Old 05-15-2007, 11:19 AM
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The only reasons the latest NiMh cells are dropping off more quickly and exploding more frequently is because the manufacturers are pushing the limits of the technology.

If/when lipos are legalized, you can expect the battery war to start and then we'll know if they are really safe or not.

Lipos in their current form are as safe as NiMh but once they are legalized and pro racers start asking for more amps that could change with drastic consequences. Does anybody want to bet their house on that? You're asking ROAR to.

This is mostly an on-road issue and I say let Europe and Japan figure this out first and then the States can just follow whatever they do. Until then, there are plenty of club tracks that allow them.
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