Finally, I had a chance to run my Mamba 5400 powered IBS... What a blast!! I'm having so much fun with this truck..
I have a 2s2p 2100 mAh LiPo pack, which gives loooooooooooong runtimes --> after
2 15-20 minute bashing sessions, I measured 7.92 V from the pack(which still has the initial URC charge from December 2004) ... Well, gonna hook it up to a charger today, can't wait to see what kind of runtimes I'll end up getting..
I have to agree with Mondo, the Mamba 5400 seems like the right choice for 1/18 trucks... It's really fast with "just" 2 LiPo cells, 3s pack would probably be too much for me.
Also, I'm positively suprised at the performance of the IBS. Besides the Trinity on-road tires, so far I have only upgraded to 3racing oil shocks + added the wheel bearings... It handles really well and seems quite durable.
Here are a few new pics of my truck: