thought I might contribute to the new forum!
this is my VIP, a pylonracer known to be "soft" not the fastest around but very nice to fly, and really east to start/land. also it is a bit larger then the hottest 400 racers, so you can squeze in more cells, which is good
Mega 16/15/3 4,75x4,75 APCE
4s2p Etec HP
530-550watts
AUW 540grams
@ 460+watts/lb is flies quite "fun"
clocked at 165.6mph (265km/h) level flight
[link=http://www.vaxjorc.com/Files/Memberfolders/henriktorphammar1197/vip500.wmv]VIP500 video[/link]