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Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

12-09-2003, 08:40 AM

Replies: 4

Tamiya Motor Guide:

Views: 1,182

Posted By mbartell

don't forget

The mini 4wd are run on 2 AA's
We run on 4 AAA's
So, your actual readings will be higher-WOO HOO!

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

12-02-2003, 10:38 AM

Replies: 13

Pinion Removal ?

Views: 2,635

Posted By mbartell

Quick science lesson here- the pinion is brass,...

Quick science lesson here- the pinion is brass, the shaft is steel. Brass expands faster with heat. Use your soldering iron or a micro torch to evenly heat up the brass pinion and you can pry it...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

12-02-2003, 10:26 AM

Replies: 4

posy traction

Views: 2,237

Posted By mbartell

the ball diff is the same 3 screws as the regular...

the ball diff is the same 3 screws as the regular diff, but I don't want to go chasing all the little peices down. Plus, you should have and extra geared diff, because that's what it comes with...

Forum: XMODS

12-02-2003, 10:17 AM

Replies: 34

Whats so good about locking your differentials??

Views: 3,122

Posted By mbartell

Open /gear differential means that the power is...

Open /gear differential means that the power is transferred to ONE wheel. The wheels will spin in opposite directions when you spin one.
This HELPS in turning because as you turn, one wheel will...

Forum: XMODS

12-02-2003, 09:59 AM

Replies: 25

Can you make a Xmod sit higher?

Views: 3,097

Posted By mbartell

one way to raise

Get some washers, and put them between the tab on the front and the chassis, then put some more between the tab in the back and the body. That sould raise it a little, and be reversable.
Plus a...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-24-2003, 03:02 PM

Replies: 2

Need help with my FnF Eclipse

Views: 997

Posted By mbartell

Well whatever you do, don't cut it thru the...

Well whatever you do, don't cut it thru the middle.
Looking at it, the places you could cut the body would be right behind the doors.
Then, keep the top in one peice, sliding it back on the trunk....

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-19-2003, 09:25 AM

Replies: 8

Make a true limited slip differential

Views: 1,888

Posted By mbartell

Reversable Locker

The grease in the diff works great!
But if you don't want any differential action at all, like for straight line drag, lock it up.

Take apart your stock gear diff, and pack silly putty in...

Forum: XMODS Science

11-14-2003, 11:09 AM

Replies: 444

upgraded FETs

Views: 259,154

Posted By mbartell

nope, they would stick thru the bottom of the...

nope, they would stick thru the bottom of the chassis. Good for airflow, but bad for anything hitting it.... Unless you flipped over the board, or re-oriented it in some way.

Forum: XMODS Science

11-14-2003, 10:13 AM

Replies: 444

upgraded FETs

Views: 259,154

Posted By mbartell

great to hear about stage 1! I can see where...

great to hear about stage 1!
I can see where stage 2 would be a problem.... that's a lot o' wires.
How do the mini z turbos do it, with only 4 wires?
They must be a lot more complicated than...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-14-2003, 10:08 AM

Replies: 2

A few ideas, has anyone tried them?

Views: 818

Posted By mbartell

I've used some of the metalizer paints before,...

I've used some of the metalizer paints before, and they do have pretty good results. just make sure that you seal them, or it will tarnish, depending on the paint.

You may want to be carefull...

Forum: XMODS

11-14-2003, 09:59 AM

Replies: 15

29MPH With AWD!!!!!!!!

Views: 4,449

Posted By mbartell

try it. I will admit that the NWD was a joke. ...

try it. I will admit that the NWD was a joke.

The ball diff is supposed to give you equal traction to both of your wheels, but will let one break loose when truning.
This gives you almost...

Forum: XMODS

11-13-2003, 09:41 AM

Replies: 17

jet dash plasma dash

Views: 1,469

Posted By mbartell

that'd be the plasma dash. It spins up slow...

that'd be the plasma dash.
It spins up slow on the xmods, so you got pretty bad low end... but if you have enough room to let it wind out- WOW

Forum: Miscellaneous Discussion

11-13-2003, 09:33 AM

Replies: 58

What I will do with my Xmods once I get tired of them...

Views: 5,111

Posted By mbartell

Yo BC!

I've had a traxxas stampede for around 5 years. I have a long- arm set up on it, and it's got INSANE articulation. I can put any wheel on a coke can, and still have the other 3 on the ground. It's...

Forum: XMODS

11-13-2003, 09:23 AM

Replies: 15

29MPH With AWD!!!!!!!!

Views: 4,449

Posted By mbartell

Take out both diffs for NWD! I can see the ball...

Take out both diffs for NWD!
I can see the ball diff working up front, they are a bit loose. I like using it in the rear of my 2wd car tho.

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-12-2003, 10:00 AM

Replies: 5

Is there anyway to

Views: 1,061

Posted By mbartell

cutting springs makes the suspension sit weird. ...

cutting springs makes the suspension sit weird. Trimming the mount where the rear tab goes is a nice professional way to do it.
It's pretty simple.

Measure the amount you want to drop the car...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-12-2003, 09:35 AM

Replies: 8

what the heck!

Views: 1,638

Posted By mbartell

I cut mine WAY DOWN. The look fake and horrible...

I cut mine WAY DOWN. The look fake and horrible up that high.
I even had a problem with how high the stock one was. I cut all mine down far enough that there is about a dime's worth of space...

Forum: XMODS

11-12-2003, 09:01 AM

Replies: 2

anyone have an extra light kit plug?

Views: 1,121

Posted By mbartell

the zip zap SE's have the same plug, if you got...

the zip zap SE's have the same plug, if you got one around.

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-10-2003, 11:16 AM

Replies: 5

would these fit on a civic?

Views: 2,008

Posted By mbartell

it's a matter of making them work. Drill your...

it's a matter of making them work. Drill your hole slightly off center then Wallow it out with a smaller bit untill you get eh right shape.
It's really hard to center a D shape.
You may want...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-10-2003, 11:11 AM

Replies: 16

datsun/nissan 280zxt body

Views: 1,890

Posted By mbartell

Sorry, I haven't done it yet- just slapped the...

Sorry, I haven't done it yet- just slapped the body on to see how close it is.
I'd use velcro to hold it - no holes, and easy to attach.

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-10-2003, 11:09 AM

Replies: 48

for you trueno fans...

Views: 8,138

Posted By mbartell

shoot!

You mean the mini z body that has been discontinued for about a year and a half, and costs around $40 if you can find it, right?

Forum: XMODS Science

11-07-2003, 02:56 PM

Replies: 444

upgraded FETs

Views: 259,154

Posted By mbartell

Well, the only way I can figure it out would be...

Well, the only way I can figure it out would be to see what it can take, and compare it to what the known values are.... ummm I don't want to do that. I can wait.

Forum: XMODS Science

11-07-2003, 09:18 AM

Replies: 444

upgraded FETs

Views: 259,154

Posted By mbartell

Do you think that by having fets on the top and...

Do you think that by having fets on the top and bottom of the board, it already has a "stack" built in?
Now the othere thing I'd be wondering- do you put the new added ones on the top or the bottom?...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-07-2003, 09:11 AM

Replies: 16

datsun/nissan 280zxt body

Views: 1,890

Posted By mbartell

240 z

I went and got one of the 240Z kits that are out right now- they fit on the RSX chassis. I just need to trim the front wheelwells. Open them up a little twards the door, and re form the flare. ...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-07-2003, 09:04 AM

Replies: 48

for you trueno fans...

Views: 8,138

Posted By mbartell

is that the mini z or the fujimi body?

is that the mini z or the fujimi body?

Forum: XMODS

11-07-2003, 08:57 AM

Replies: 8

Poll: Most useless upgrade

Views: 1,054

Posted By mbartell

Body kit is totally useless. It just looks good.

Body kit is totally useless. It just looks good.

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