I agree with dr_hfuhuhurr I have NEVER heard or seen a esc smoke sooo much in my life locally and at big events.
At the Losi Race last year I went through 3 of them and after talking to Novak Tech's they told me to install 7 yes count them 7 shotky diode's.That is just rediculous.
I have smoked a total of 8 and wont own another one.
Notice the team driver's dont even run them anymore?They are running a new PROTOTYPE esc?
The LRP WILL feel like full power depending on what setting your running.The new Comp 2 is a lil different but most people cant even feel it.
The LRP has setting's to smooth it out and it's been a great esc.
My question to you is this esc for offroad or onroad?
If you saying weight is a issue think about all the EXTERNALS the novak has.
I live and die by the keyence and V7.1's and think it's the best esc produced.Fits in most sedans and is the esc of choice in offroad.If you want punch in stock go with the SR but when using it in mod you HAVE to use the limiter chips.
The GT7's are smooth but a ball of fire.I havent heard soooo many nitemare's with 1 particular esc in my life.
If a novak fan go with a Cyclone TC2 or C2.
Also check out Keyence.Thats the best esc I have touched in most of my cars followed a close 2nd by the LRP V7.1.
P.S.I have tried them ALL.lol