Ok..im asking for a quick newbie intro!

[Prowler3]

I liked the look of mini z s in my hobby shop window but really dont wanna for out cash…thats irrelevent but can someone give me a combatibilty guide for mini z s, mini x s and x-mods

or mini x s a clone of z s and xmods the american rip off?

plz help, thx

[betty.k]

kyosho mini z: top quality 1:28 road racing chassis. 2 models available, mr01 and mr02. both require special parts. they both use the same motors, bearings, servo gears, and some other trivial parts. but for the most part it’s one or the other.

i waver: mini z mr01 cheapy copy. compatible with all mr01 parts.

mini x: i dunno much about these. i think they’re 1:24 scale 4wd road racers.

xmod: sold only through radio shack in america (and some places on ebay). 1:28 scale road racers, can be upgraded to 4wd. requires xmod parts.

all of these cars require parts specifically designed for them. there’s a little crossover, they all take the same size motors (130 size) except the mini x (?) and, um, maybe batteries. but that’s the official line. nuthin stopping us from a little frankenstining!:p:8ball:

[betty.k]

kyosho mini z: top quality 1:28 road racing chassis. 2 models available, mr01 and mr02. both require special parts. they both use the same motors, bearings, servo gears, and some other trivial parts. but for the most part it’s one or the other.

i waver: mini z mr01 cheapy copy. compatible with all mr01 parts.

mini x: i dunno much about these. i think they’re 1:24 scale 4wd road racers.

xmod: sold only through radio shack in america (and some places on ebay). 1:28 scale road racers, can be upgraded to 4wd. requires xmod parts.

all of these cars require parts specifically designed for them. there’s a little crossover, they all take the same size motors (130 size) except the mini x (?) and, um, maybe batteries. but that’s the official line. nuthin stopping us from a little frankenstining!:p:8ball:

[kevsta]

I think hobbyco have 4 mr01 mini-z readysets of the vw beetle going for $140 each.

Or shop around on the net, you could get some good bargains.

I’m picking up a second hand one for $80.

😀

[kevsta]

I think hobbyco have 4 mr01 mini-z readysets of the vw beetle going for $140 each.

Or shop around on the net, you could get some good bargains.

I’m picking up a second hand one for $80.

😀

[Prowler3]

hobby co? they sold em $300 last time i checked.

i really like the look of XMODS….but i dunno
wats a good price for mini z’s and xmods so i can see a bargain if i find one

-thx

[Prowler3]

hobby co? they sold em $300 last time i checked.

i really like the look of XMODS….but i dunno
wats a good price for mini z’s and xmods so i can see a bargain if i find one

-thx

[jamiekulhanek]

mini X’s are 1/28 4WD, they are weak and need special motors with long shafts for 4wd.

XMODS…..these may put you off ever buying a 1/28, they need quite alot of modding, both upgrade parts and work with a soldering iron and hobby knife to get them going nicely.

Mini Z, everybody loves these, the quality, performance, parts availability and huge range of upgrade parts from many different manufacturers make them a great vehicle to have.
Mini Z’s use KO PROPO brand electronics and have a 512 step ESC, XMODS have 16 steps, mini X have 512 also, i waver has ??

[jamiekulhanek]

mini X’s are 1/28 4WD, they are weak and need special motors with long shafts for 4wd.

XMODS…..these may put you off ever buying a 1/28, they need quite alot of modding, both upgrade parts and work with a soldering iron and hobby knife to get them going nicely.

Mini Z, everybody loves these, the quality, performance, parts availability and huge range of upgrade parts from many different manufacturers make them a great vehicle to have.
Mini Z’s use KO PROPO brand electronics and have a 512 step ESC, XMODS have 16 steps, mini X have 512 also, i waver has ??

[Prowler3]

yeah? i mean xmods look so much more sick tho! lol

wat sorta battery times do u get out this range of cars? also yeah, wats a good price for a mini-z so i can look at prices and know good value.

can u use inside? i mean room is a problem but theres no probs?

[Prowler3]

yeah? i mean xmods look so much more sick tho! lol

wat sorta battery times do u get out this range of cars? also yeah, wats a good price for a mini-z so i can look at prices and know good value.

can u use inside? i mean room is a problem but theres no probs?

[Prowler3]

ok….also if someone could fill me in on palm runners too….thx

[Prowler3]

ok….also if someone could fill me in on palm runners too….thx

[betty.k]

you can run these indoors, no sweat.
battery times vary wildly depending on the type of battery, how hot the motor is, etc. just buy nimh to start with, alkalines just don’t cut it. with a stock z setup you should get about 1/2 an hour with nimh:8ball:

[betty.k]

you can run these indoors, no sweat.
battery times vary wildly depending on the type of battery, how hot the motor is, etc. just buy nimh to start with, alkalines just don’t cut it. with a stock z setup you should get about 1/2 an hour with nimh:8ball:

[jamiekulhanek]

palm runners are a kids toy, the only thing they have in common with the Mini Z is the wheels and bodies, the chassis and elecs is a cheap design with non proportional control, like a Bit Char-G.

[jamiekulhanek]

palm runners are a kids toy, the only thing they have in common with the Mini Z is the wheels and bodies, the chassis and elecs is a cheap design with non proportional control, like a Bit Char-G.

[N-Hawk]

When looking at costs, note this: I thought the XMod might be a good starter in the 1/28 realm ’cause it was just $50USD intially. But in a matter of just 2-3 weeks, I found that I’d paid out well over $150USD for Radio Shack proprietary parts to upgrade it to a merely competitive level. Could have bought an Iwaver or even a Mini Z MR-01 for less than that! (and can’t even sell it to recoup my costs – a BIG newbie mistake on my part.)

Not familiar with the Mini X…

Don’t overlook the Iwaver – a Mini Z clone proving itself to be measure up competitively to the Kyosho at about 1/3-1/2 the initial cost. And it’s fully compatible with MR-01 parts.

[N-Hawk]

When looking at costs, note this: I thought the XMod might be a good starter in the 1/28 realm ’cause it was just $50USD intially. But in a matter of just 2-3 weeks, I found that I’d paid out well over $150USD for Radio Shack proprietary parts to upgrade it to a merely competitive level. Could have bought an Iwaver or even a Mini Z MR-01 for less than that! (and can’t even sell it to recoup my costs – a BIG newbie mistake on my part.)

Not familiar with the Mini X…

Don’t overlook the Iwaver – a Mini Z clone proving itself to be measure up competitively to the Kyosho at about 1/3-1/2 the initial cost. And it’s fully compatible with MR-01 parts.

[betty.k]

i should mention, the i waver is a “get what you pay for” deal. the parts are more fragile than on a kyosho and the steering servo pot degrades quickly. i had always planned on upgrading mine and i find problems just help me understand these things better, so i’m happy with my i waver purchase. but if you want something that runs sweet outta the box and you don’t wanna buy parts weekly for it then buy a kyosho mini z:8ball:

[betty.k]

i should mention, the i waver is a “get what you pay for” deal. the parts are more fragile than on a kyosho and the steering servo pot degrades quickly. i had always planned on upgrading mine and i find problems just help me understand these things better, so i’m happy with my i waver purchase. but if you want something that runs sweet outta the box and you don’t wanna buy parts weekly for it then buy a kyosho mini z:8ball:

[Prowler3]

well, how quikcly do these things go through batteries? like 8 AA in a controller!!! what!!!!

I like the look of iwaver’s. what should i upgrade imeeddiatly to make it more durable!

[Prowler3]

well, how quikcly do these things go through batteries? like 8 AA in a controller!!! what!!!!

I like the look of iwaver’s. what should i upgrade imeeddiatly to make it more durable!

[betty.k]

the tx lasts about 2 – 3 weeks with frequent use on alkalines. but i bought nimh’s again.

bearings is the number one upgrade for any rc. and the front end on i wavers is the weak point, knuckles, tierod, servo gears, servo pot. the h plate will break fairly soon too, forget about buying another plastic one. after that it’s pretty much all performance upgrades.:8ball:

[betty.k]

the tx lasts about 2 – 3 weeks with frequent use on alkalines. but i bought nimh’s again.

bearings is the number one upgrade for any rc. and the front end on i wavers is the weak point, knuckles, tierod, servo gears, servo pot. the h plate will break fairly soon too, forget about buying another plastic one. after that it’s pretty much all performance upgrades.:8ball:

[Prowler3]

hey, another one

XMODS… ppl said they wont keep up…does that mean they r slow or handle worse? cuz they look alot more fun to fool around with and just seem better value for a hobby car

[Prowler3]

hey, another one

XMODS… ppl said they wont keep up…does that mean they r slow or handle worse? cuz they look alot more fun to fool around with and just seem better value for a hobby car

[betty.k]

xmods are slow. they take quite a bit of modifying to get them up to decent speed, most i’ve heard of is about 40kph or so. mini z’s on the other hand can be made to launch into orbit:p:8ball:

[betty.k]

xmods are slow. they take quite a bit of modifying to get them up to decent speed, most i’ve heard of is about 40kph or so. mini z’s on the other hand can be made to launch into orbit:p:8ball:

[merc-blue]

Xmods can be fast.. just need lots of $$$$

[merc-blue]

Xmods can be fast.. just need lots of $$$$

[Prowler3]

i mean, like are they slow? or just not as fast as miniz’s?

[Prowler3]

i mean, like are they slow? or just not as fast as miniz’s?

[betty.k]

just not as fast as mini z’s. but they surely go fast enough. i’m getting one soon so i’ll know for sure then:8ball:

[betty.k]

just not as fast as mini z’s. but they surely go fast enough. i’m getting one soon so i’ll know for sure then:8ball:

[merc-blue]

lol really betty were from??

[merc-blue]

lol really betty were from??

[Prowler3]

yeah, i really want one but i dont trust ebay..might get it sent to someone in america so they can send it 2 me

[Prowler3]

yeah, i really want one but i dont trust ebay..might get it sent to someone in america so they can send it 2 me

[betty.k]

well, i’m expecting some goods from an ebay shop that always stocks xmods. i’ll let you know how it goes. the only trouble i’ve had with ebay is winning bidders that don’t buy their goods!:angry::8ball:

[betty.k]

well, i’m expecting some goods from an ebay shop that always stocks xmods. i’ll let you know how it goes. the only trouble i’ve had with ebay is winning bidders that don’t buy their goods!:angry::8ball:

[dgs73]

poured all the upgrade parts into my Schmodd, only to have it about half as slow as my slower Z… needs a Plasma up it I think… Mini X are the smae size a Z, but a weaker chassis… fully mis-mounted motor, 4wd. See one going, perform better than the Xmod. Z agian; 4 batts for car (use NIMH; better results, last about 50 mins, less for hotter setup), and 8 in controller (these last 3 or so months… just dont leave it on!!) All up you can pay heaps for mods for any but the best value IMHO is the Z…:approve::D

[dgs73]

poured all the upgrade parts into my Schmodd, only to have it about half as slow as my slower Z… needs a Plasma up it I think… Mini X are the smae size a Z, but a weaker chassis… fully mis-mounted motor, 4wd. See one going, perform better than the Xmod. Z agian; 4 batts for car (use NIMH; better results, last about 50 mins, less for hotter setup), and 8 in controller (these last 3 or so months… just dont leave it on!!) All up you can pay heaps for mods for any but the best value IMHO is the Z…:approve::D

[dgs73]

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lol really betty were from??

merc; if all your posts are this short, no wonder you’re ahead of me… you should be ahead of Betty at this rate…:D

[dgs73]

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lol really betty were from??

merc; if all your posts are this short, no wonder you’re ahead of me… you should be ahead of Betty at this rate…:D

[betty.k]

i just got my stuff from here:

http://stores.ebay.com/Movie-Centrals-Variety-Store_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQdptZ0QQsclZallQQsotimedisplayZ2QQtZkm

it was a good deal all the way. they got xmods, zip zaps and related accesories:8ball:

[betty.k]

i just got my stuff from here:

http://stores.ebay.com/Movie-Centrals-Variety-Store_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQdptZ0QQsclZallQQsotimedisplayZ2QQtZkm

it was a good deal all the way. they got xmods, zip zaps and related accesories:8ball:

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