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it looks pretty awesome betty, how much did it set you back in total?
the mini-z i own was originally abused by its buyer by driving it to its max speed on driveways and gutters. a freind payed $50 for it after it got all beat up by the dude.
my mate ended up giving it to me cos it was in such bad shape. the motor mount,h-plate and motor case were all cracked. most of the screws were all stripped. the shell had been trashed, and the idiots had tried to limit damadge by attaching foamy stick on pads to the front and rear.
i’ve fixed it yesterday and added a few extra home made bits to it and it goes real well. i’m looking forward to finding a large and smooth enough surface to see how fast it really can go…
so the bottom line, a mini-z is NOT for lumpy cement and roads… but they sure are fast!!!!
is that PINK primer!!!???
what colour you dooin it? stealthy matt black?
thanx Aaron. i’ll have a mini-z up and running as well as a few travelling bits.
it would be awesome to finally race you guys…
the only problemo is tracks…it seems the old days of aussie inventiveness are back. the dificulty of getting parts for these beasts quickly and cheaply are great incentives to have a go.
custom h-plates from recycled packaging must only be the start…
just do it dude. it’s the second best place to be at on the web for micro scale racing. just keep away from the silly twats. we really are blessed at ausmicro in that department.
what colour you going to paint it?
cool, have you had a look over at bitpimps for ideas yet?
betty, i just made my own h-plate. super flexi too. have you had a go at making your own yet using your bit suspension ideas?
my first one was waaay too stiff, the plastic was too thick. but the second one is made from the packaging of a 20 pack of eveready batteries.
nice one!!! i love it…
custom jobs are so much more rewarding…
i just repaired my z, the h-plate and motor casing were cracked. nothing a bit of putty and some plastic off a 20 pack of batteries couldn’t fix. a freind payed $50 for it broken and gave it to me for free… now its z-beams dodgy mini-z!
thanx betty for the home made h-plate idea!!! you saved me lotsa $$$.
that is awesome! have you come across the ultra violet led’s yet? i have two in keychains that flourese some minerals i have that contain phosphor. that and any flouro coloured plastic…
you’ve seen the monster over at bitpimps havent you?
http://www.bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpForum/viewtopic.php?t=3931
heres a pic of a “bullet” clone…
the shells take a bit of work to get lookin good. but after a sand down and a few coats of some nice tamiya metalic spray they look real special.
ahh, the money i’ve wasted on buying model cars,matchbox’s and toys for this purpose… not one worked well.
you really are better off getting some cheap “bullet” style(the packaging) clones. that way your garanteed of at least spare tyres, a new shell and a chance of getting a nice yellow or pinky motor…
whats this about the hoezz? i thout this was ausmicro, not bitpimps…;)
its crap, about 40 secs…
i’ll have a few more goes at it now i’m getting accustomed to the rally style races. i made one last night during a blackout (laptops are awesome) that is pretty decent called bezza. i might put it up tonight.
have a look at last nites effort… took a while but it is worth it…
http://generally.racesimcentral.com/tracks.php?a=details&tid=7091
ok, you allready seen it…
im pathetic on your rally courses, i keep slamming into trees and rocks.what do you mean by use paint for sprayed gravel and oil? you mean the paint program? does the painted on colours have in game effects?
http://generally.racesimcentral.com/tracks.php?a=details&tid=7089
here you go, aussie action is up…
what are you after lobster?
hobby world at the marigold arcade in china town is the best retailer of bcg’s i’ve seen in all of australia. when i was down there last they were havin a 30% off sale. no motors or hop-ups tho.
i have got two shells from them, but none there last time.
internet is the best source of parts tho. wether through barrell, trading direct or the incredeble toyeast. have a look around the web… i’m sure you will enjoy it.got home late last nite…. still pretty buggered from a month of being on the road.
yeah, getting my tracks posted is what i meant…
thanx hachi! good luck with your move…
ok tech heads… can anyone confirm or deny this one? i’m not a soldery sort of person, more into putty and paint…
off topic a little: cant wait for tomy to have a at a multi speed sbcg…
and barrell is good with bizness, i have bought stuff of him before with no worries…
lobster, the afx springs are available in pairs from most toyworld stores for cheap, i suggestbuying about 6-10 at a time cos they are easy to bugger the length up when trying to get them even and drop on the ground( which them the underpants gnomes instantly claim for profit).
anywhere that stocks afx tracks should sell em in there spare parts kit.
two other tips for springs…
once you get some take them to a locksmith and ask if he has any spare springs of similar diameter. i managed to get some which fit tightly to the plastic at one end when trimmed, perfect if you swap the front rims on your sbcg as they dont fall off.and with trimmed afx springs, make sure the trimmed end is facing downward to the ground and slightly wound around the knuckle. the opposite end of the spring will then make even contact with the steering plate.
good luck!!!
batmobile sounds fun! the only car i’ve gotten so far is the lister storm, which i highly recomend.
i’m at a public computer at vthe mo’ so i cant access my best times…. i will have a look at simple rally3 tonight at home.
now i know how to get screenies aussie action and copperhead canyon should be up tonight.
give us a calender date to work with, even if it’s rough it would help. i’m in armadale at the mo’ with my GF’s bizness and we have to travel alot of the year so i could be in the area.
“borad casue” means board cause… in case you where confused.
l.o.l :have you ever used a booster 2 speed bit? they are pretty cool at first, but with no internal mods are pretty anoying i.m.o.
the “tapping” method of creating your own half speed is far more challenging to master, and so more rewarding.
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