M18 and open spaces.

[ducati777]

Hey all,

I get 15 minute breaks at work, so just now I ran a pack through the M18 in the parking lot. It was pretty cool, first time running it on pavement for a long time. I have it setup for carpet racing, but I just don't have time to race, so I think it's going to be a basher again.

Anyway I was out in the lot, running at high speed. I'm running 6 cells and a mini-T motor, unfortunately not a speed 300 type. Even with pretty good speed I found myself daydreaming about a Mamba/ 3s Lipo setup.

My question for you guys is, since I also have a RC18T, do you think I should go mamba in the M18 or the RC18T? I'm leaning towards the 18T... but shoot the lil M18 is pretty fun too.

[elcid4300]

I am sure which ever you decide, you will soon buy a second for the other!! :)

[Farwar]

Buy it for one and you can always switch it back and forth. Which one do you drive the most?

[Dink McStink]

I second the vote for just swapping the motor/esc out. I have the m18 and a trinity ibs and I just swap the mamba 8000 out. Just velcro the esc and it all comes out with just the motor mount screws.

[Piggy89373]

Get it for the M18. After running one for a little while, you'll finally realize that switching between 2 vehicles is too much and you'll have to buy another. :D

[ducati777]

I'm betting I'll have to get 2. I like the M18 because its so durable. Its only onroad, but unlike the RC18T, small bits of gravel don't slow it down, the drivetrain can handle anything I throw at it, and the suspension is well guarded allowing it to cartwheel for days without breaking...

Also with some more power I should be able to drift pretty well. With the pack peaked now I can get up to speed, start a corner and unsettle the car and the tail will swing out. But with all the traction if I don't get it just right it'll jump back in line and accelerate out.

Mmmmmm 3 cell Lipo and mamba would make that lil M18 rock out.....Not sure if I'd get the 8k or not. I think 40mph would be plenty, so maybe the 6800 would do me right on 3s... I should work the math on that one...

[TMaxxBenny25]

It depends on which car u use more.

[ducati777]

Well the RC18T definately has potential, but the constant clicks from the drivetrain, and gravel tearing up the spur has it sitting on the shelf. Oh yea, and it has a blown ESC... But if I were to get the Mamba, that would make the RC18T RTR...

What would be sweet is if I could find a Lipo setup that would fit both of em. The mamba isn't too expensive, but a new charger and 2 or 3 3 cell Lipo packs plus charger sucks....