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Forum: Mini-X 05-17-2003, 01:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By johnrtse
I also had a bit of slop in the wheels of my...

I also had a bit of slop in the wheels of my MiniX. I read that the best solution was to install shims (made for 1/10 scale electric motors) in between the axle shaft and the axle pin. This helped...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 04-21-2003, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,826
Posted By johnrtse
$10 MicroSizer Sports at Target!

I went to Target today and saw that the MicroSizer Sports were marked at $10

Might be trying to get rid of them ; They are shelf warmers at $19.99, and few sold a couple weeks ago when they were...
Forum: Mini-X Parts and Hop-Ups 04-13-2003, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,773
Posted By johnrtse
I finally had a chance to REALLY run my MiniX and...

I finally had a chance to REALLY run my MiniX and MiniZ's today at the local elementary school's parking lot!

I installed a bearing in my X's motor can only (not the front) and Neo magnets. I...
Forum: Mini-X 04-04-2003, 08:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,709
Posted By johnrtse
I have similar plans for my Mini X. Except I'm ...

I have similar plans for my Mini X. Except I'm staying with the 6-cell battery.

I have the carbon brushes and Neo mags on order. I am going to be installing the motor bearing in the motor can...
Forum: Mini-X Gallery 04-02-2003, 01:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,171
Posted By johnrtse
Mobil 1 NSX!!!!

Here are a few shots of my Mobil 1 NSX Mini X. I used the factory body, and used some decals I pulled off the HPI website (thanks for the tip Russ!). I reverse printed them on clear...
Forum: Mini-X 04-02-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By johnrtse
Just a taste...

I finally got my NSX decalled & painted today. I'll be putting up some more pics in the Gallery.

Just waiting for my Futaba T2PHKA to arrive now so I can drive it :(
...
Forum: Mini-X 04-01-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,790
Posted By johnrtse
My new Mini X already had a bushing in the RF, ...

My new Mini X already had a bushing in the RF, but the dogbone popped out anyways :(

I tried to use a spare plastic bushing, and sanded it thinner, but after pulling apart the front suspension...
Forum: Mini-X 04-01-2003, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By johnrtse
Interesting....

I will be very interested in your results Mondo.

I too noticed the extreme play in the front (only) motor bushing. I think it was designed that way, for this reason; The front of the armature...
Forum: ZipZaps 03-27-2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 948
Posted By johnrtse
It pays to be nice!

I have bought all my ZZ's from the RS located in the same mall as the store I work at. I shop there, the RS manager shops at my store. One day I even brought my dual-cell, clone PCB ZipZap in...
Forum: Mini-X 03-26-2003, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By johnrtse
a couple of things...

Here is a site that has some tips on the Mini X, from irc (a moderator here):

http://www.intrepidrc.com/tips.html

As far as adjusting the diffs goes, you have to take out the dogbone axles; ...
Forum: Mini-X 03-20-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By johnrtse
guys...

The Qjet/Mini Q is the EXACT same car as the as the Mini X; It is just packaged for and marketed by a different company as Xpress.

And much cheaper if you buy it thru TinyRC, like I just did!

...
Forum: Mini-X 03-19-2003, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,189
Posted By johnrtse
Idea for charging 6-cell battery pack?!?!?

I have an idea that might work to charge an assembled 6-cell AAA battery pack, maybe....

If I were to have a 9 Volt-style connector/pigtail/adaptor for the battery pack, could I use the 9V port...
Forum: Mini-X 03-19-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,459
Posted By johnrtse
My Mini X is on order!

I went and bought a basic Mini X car and some extra parts from TinyRC, and I can't wait until it gets here!

I got back into R/C just before Christmas (after being BIG into 1/10 electric on/off...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 02-24-2003, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By johnrtse
The Shens are actually decent, very fast cars. ...

The Shens are actually decent, very fast cars. If you do a search under "shen" you will find many references & posts about them.

My Shens (also sold under the "Rally Racer" name) are faster...
Forum: Bit Science 02-23-2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,036
Posted By johnrtse
Will do wild03! Not much is happening...

Will do wild03!

Not much is happening lately. My source for the carbon fiber chassis material said that it might be a week or two before I get any :(

But...... My brother is sending me a...
Forum: Bit Science 02-21-2003, 11:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,700
Posted By johnrtse
This H-bridge concept has me intrigued. I am...

This H-bridge concept has me intrigued. I am building a multi-cell Dragster right now and was planning to do the std. transistor mod, but had some reservations about having the weight of an extra...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 02-21-2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,708
Posted By johnrtse
A couple comments on this excellent post. To...

A couple comments on this excellent post.

To answer your question Stridex, Toyeast took 14 days (from the day my PayPal E-check cleared) to get a pair of Treuno & 2000 GT-R pull-backs to...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 02-19-2003, 11:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,808
Posted By johnrtse
I have the 2000 GT-R & Treuno pull-backs...

The 2000 GT-R has the same "slotted" rims as the Treuno pictured above.

By the way, the STICKY pull-back tires DO fit on regular Bit rims; The small fronts stretch nicely over the large rear...
Forum: Bit Char-G Mods and Projects 02-19-2003, 08:57 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 11,878
Posted By johnrtse
The Silver Bullet Coors Light Dodge of Sterling...

The Silver Bullet Coors Light Dodge of Sterling Marlin would be AWESOME!

And only (1) body color is needed- Silver. Then add the decals.



John
Forum: Bit Science 02-14-2003, 07:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,036
Posted By johnrtse
I'll keep you posted. A co-worker is going...

I'll keep you posted.

A co-worker is going to grab me some thin carbon fiber & fiberglas sheets next week (from an un-related project he is doing).

Hopefully I can have the chassis back in one...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 02-13-2003, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By johnrtse
While I don't have the "factory" colored tires...

While I don't have the "factory" colored tires to compare to (other than the KIT Racer tires), here are my findings.

Hardest of the regular tires is the stock Microsizers. Next softest is the...
Forum: For Sale/Trade 02-12-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By johnrtse
Hi Sean! Thanks for replying to my ad. I...

Hi Sean! Thanks for replying to my ad. I replied to your email first, but I'm posting this carbon copy here just in case you see this first.

I just paid $10 for it shipped from Hong Kong, ...
Forum: For Sale/Trade 02-10-2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By johnrtse
Down in New Ulm, but I work in Mankato. ...

Down in New Ulm, but I work in Mankato.


John
Forum: For Sale/Trade 02-10-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,461
Posted By johnrtse
Tureno AE86 Pull-back for trade...

http://home.mn.rr.com/johnrtse/RCmicrocars/turenoPullback.jpg

New in the package Pull-Back Tureno AE86. Want to trade straight up for a Silver Fairlady 350Z body in mint original condition, ...
Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers 02-10-2003, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By johnrtse
Sounds like a great idea! I wish I thought of...

Sounds like a great idea! I wish I thought of that.

As long as no fuzz from the cloth gets in it, it should work out terrific.


John
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