aircruiser

hello all, just ordered a mamba 6800 for my brother and I off towerhobbies last night and am looking forward to getting it. But Id like to learn as much as I can before I install and run the car with the mamba in it. I will be putting my 7 cell ib1200 in it and yes I still do run stock but shimmed diffs and stock plastic dogbones. Upgrades will follow.

ok, heres the questions.

1. setting up the mamba..anything to look for? info on how to set the ESC? any precautions?

2. onroad tires..id like to use a set of onroad tires but ofcourse those need some adapters..ill take a look and see what I can rig up soon but if anyone already knows of the best way..please let me know.

heres the wheels and tires id like to use.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJDS3&P=7

Mz

get losi street meats. they require no adapters.
the setup is pretty straightforward. i think you'll be able to figure it out.

just get 2 sets of these:
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...ns&pn=LOSB1191

aircruiser

thanks, ill see about that but im not to crazy about losi...

Mz

why?

carmatic1

you have to set the mamba to its nimh mode, it is its low power mode but it stops cogging

aircruiser

ok sounds good..you do that through the computer right? Does it come with it in lipo mode?

Mz - I just havent really had anything good from them..plus I want to make this thing look pretty street looking with the new wheels and tires and the yellow rims and tread pattern on those tires look weird to me..

aircruiser

ok here is rockdragon's car







those are those losi tires right? ok, they are ok. but what about the wheels? I like those wheels..anyone know what they are?

Mz

the losi street meats come in chrome too...
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...ns&pn=LOSB1181

aircruiser

yeah I dont really like the dish wheel look..I dunno why, but it just looks odd to me. thanks for the help though.

aircruiser

anybody else?

Bashnbreakalot

Here's a set I've been thinking of getting for my rc18mt for when I want to run on the road.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...7&I=LXKZP0&P=K
Unfortunately I can't tell you any thing else about them. Maybe someone else could give you (us) some more input.
They LOOK like grippy tires.[sm=confused_smile.gif]
BTW- I run a 5400k Mamba with a 3s lipo and that setup shreds stock diffs, both are shimmed and I also use cvds.
Got a set of MIP superdiffs on the way after my 3rd set of stockers.
I run her hard though and if you are just going to run road the stockers might do ok for you.
You'll LOVE the Mamba!!!! The instructions are pretty straight forward and easy. One issue I had was when you go through setup you have to use your throttle for stepping through the programming (unless you get the cable) and if your trim is set too much one way or the other it won't recognize the inputs, just make sure your trim is centered.
Also don't hold your truck in one hand and floor it to see your tires balloon up, the torque will flip it in your hand and give you tire burns if it contacts skin!!!

carmatic1

heheh, maybe you can use those tyres in the rain and still have grip?

aircruiser

yeah i have a friend with the 6800 and a 3s lipo and even with the 6 cell its a fast little sucker!

i cant wait!

hopefully monday it will be here!

murawskiallen

i think the 6800kv system is the best one for the rc18t, i run the 8000 system with the stock 6 cell battery and its way tooo fast, i thinkin about tradin it for a 6800

ae racer

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if you want the 18th scale tires chrome but dont like the dish look, get this with some street tires.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLRD2&P=7

aircruiser

well today the mamba came and I also picked up some trinity 12mm hex adapters from the LHS

bling bling

ae racer

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that looks cool aircruiser.

murawskiallen

hey guys i have a mamba 8000kv in my rc18t and i was wondering if anybody knew if it would be pulling wheelies with an 8 cell set up?? thanx

aircruiser

thanks, I didnt know if I was gonna like it or not but for some reason I do!

murawskiallen

hey does anybody that has the mamba 25 also have the programming usb link?? does it really make a difference, is it worth the money???????????