Great review mate.
I'm absolutely lovin' my ICS 552, except for the battery issues. 8.4v don't fit. I read that the ICS metal RIS front end would allow for a bigger battery.
Got one for £65 from Firesupport (Top cats!)fitted it, but won't even fit my 9.6v mini.
I'm digging the full metal- so does anyone know exactly how I get mine to fit a 9.6v mini? I don't wanna go LiPo, and I am rubbish at modding stuff.
Cheers!