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Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-25-2003, 09:59 AM

Replies: 173

CF Chassis for X-mod, Interested??

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Posted By FESCSteve

I would also like to see a top plate and perhaps...

I would also like to see a top plate and perhaps stretch chassis options.

The top plate would allow for more mounting surface althoug it may not under hte stock car body.

I would be...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-25-2003, 08:22 AM

Replies: 7

anyone know where I can get my hands on a Ford Focus body?

Views: 2,124

Posted By FESCSteve

There are literally tons of 1:25 scale models...

There are literally tons of 1:25 scale models available. Find a local hobby shop that has models and go shopping!

You may have to adjust your wheelbase a bit though.

Good luck and let us know...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-24-2003, 05:00 PM

Replies: 29

how fast can an xmod go?

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Posted By FESCSteve

http://www.rcsites.net/stevem/video/XMODS%20Stage%...

http://www.rcsites.net/stevem/video/XMODS%20Stage%20II%20Blue%20Lithium.wmv

Is a better video - shows it with generic white body on. AWD, stage II fastest motor (Yellow I think). Was running it...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-24-2003, 01:37 PM

Replies: 15

Datsun 510 Body

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Posted By FESCSteve

I am having the same problems with my Duster 340...

I am having the same problems with my Duster 340 project - how to mount the body. I am considering a simple threaded standoff that would take the place of 4 screws on the top braces. These would be...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-24-2003, 01:03 AM

Replies: 9

'71 Duster 340 Project

Views: 1,414

Posted By FESCSteve

Body is from Wal-Mart and started it's life as an...

Body is from Wal-Mart and started it's life as an "AMT ProShop" model in 1:25 scale. Fully painted and lighter than the stock RSX I think. Cost was less than $9.00.

More as it happens - I...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-24-2003, 01:01 AM

Replies: 9

'71 Duster 340 Project

Views: 1,414

Posted By FESCSteve

OK - photo size if fixed - here is the chassis...

OK - photo size if fixed - here is the chassis bottom plate. I'll have to think where to put the cells, but think they will fit on the top chassis plate.

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-24-2003, 12:54 AM

Replies: 9

'71 Duster 340 Project

Views: 1,414

Posted By FESCSteve

It started life as an RSX. I had to make a...

It started life as an RSX. I had to make a longer chassis and longer. hollow stainless driveshaft.

Chassis is plexiglass, .032". Will be making a top plate tomorrow evening if I have the time....

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-24-2003, 12:48 AM

Replies: 9

'71 Duster 340 Project

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Posted By FESCSteve

'71 Duster 340 Project

Behold my first major XMOD project:

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-17-2003, 05:15 PM

Replies: 0

Steering dual rates

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Posted By FESCSteve

Steering dual rates

Just curious if anyone has added a momentary push button switch to the controller in line with the steering adjustment to give a dual rate function?

The steering of these has such corse steps, it...

Forum: XMODS Science

11-17-2003, 02:39 PM

Replies: 444

upgraded FETs

Views: 245,687

Posted By FESCSteve

What is the stock FET rating? The reason I ask...

What is the stock FET rating? The reason I ask is that I am running 8.4V on a stage 2 yellow motor (next to highest speed motor - lots of current draw) and the controller seems to be taking it fine....

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-16-2003, 10:42 PM

Replies: 29

how fast can an xmod go?

Views: 6,219

Posted By FESCSteve

Yes, you can certainly go much faster than you...

Yes, you can certainly go much faster than you can reasonably control them.

Here is a link to a video I shot of my XMOD on 2 lithium polymer cells. It is not very good video as I had to place the...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-15-2003, 04:49 PM

Replies: 61

6 Cell Mod...7.2V

Views: 6,484

Posted By FESCSteve

Jamez, The cells I used are both 1200mah...

Jamez,

The cells I used are both 1200mah E-Tech and a 230mah cell I am testing out that is not on teh market yet.

The 1200's are just barely too large to fit under the RSX body in place of the...

Forum: XMODS Science

11-14-2003, 12:07 PM

Replies: 444

upgraded FETs

Views: 245,687

Posted By FESCSteve

Is there no room to stack the IRF FETS?

Is there no room to stack the IRF FETS?

Forum: XMODS

11-13-2003, 12:27 PM

Replies: 10

Power Loss W/ All Wheel Drive?

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Posted By FESCSteve

The replacement red front AWD A-arms have...

The replacement red front AWD A-arms have increased castor which reduces turn-in. Makes for a better handeling car on the fast straights, but also makes for a car that does not turn as sharply.

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-13-2003, 10:19 AM

Replies: 11

Very very cool idea, but most likely impossible

Views: 5,486

Posted By FESCSteve

The cox .010 is a much smaller motor and more...

The cox .010 is a much smaller motor and more suited for this sort of car.

Forum: XMODS

11-13-2003, 10:17 AM

Replies: 16

wide right turn

Views: 2,786

Posted By FESCSteve

THe AWD replacement A-arms on the front have...

THe AWD replacement A-arms on the front have increased caster so the turns are a bit less sharp, but more manegable.

Also the LSD (limited slip differnetial) in the AWD kit is very stiff so it...

Forum: XMODS

11-13-2003, 10:13 AM

Replies: 2

speed

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Posted By FESCSteve

Depends on if you are talking about top end speed...

Depends on if you are talking about top end speed or fastest lap times.....

I have an RSX that I quickly upgraded to AWD. I noticed a slight decrease in top speed but a good pickup in handeling...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-11-2003, 06:04 PM

Replies: 5

Another weird (?) thing I noticed...

Views: 1,053

Posted By FESCSteve

Why didn't I think of that! Did you notice if...

Why didn't I think of that! Did you notice if the castor (the top pivot being more forward or back) is different with the original arms?

Thanks a bunch!

Steve

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-11-2003, 04:00 PM

Replies: 5

Another weird (?) thing I noticed...

Views: 1,053

Posted By FESCSteve

No, the assembly has the spring compressed. It...

No, the assembly has the spring compressed. It is not sagging. It almost looks like my upper control arm is molded wrong - the shock mounting point is lower than the other side.

Another hting is...

Forum: XMODS

11-11-2003, 08:58 AM

Replies: 2

Another 5th cell mod

Views: 1,362

Posted By FESCSteve

For what it's worth, I have run 2 lithium polymer...

For what it's worth, I have run 2 lithium polymer cells on mine and everything seems to hold up well. This is equivalent to 6 nicads.

Note that I didn't stall the wheels with throttle applied as...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-10-2003, 10:59 PM

Replies: 5

Another weird (?) thing I noticed...

Views: 1,053

Posted By FESCSteve

Another weird (?) thing I noticed...

I just installed the AWD on my RSX. Very nice handeling now. I like it very much.

But I notice that the left front wheel has a bit of reduced travel - in fact it seems to be 'preloaded' a bit in...

Forum: XMODS

11-10-2003, 10:54 PM

Replies: 15

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

Views: 4,107

Posted By FESCSteve

So you are putting the limited slip in the front...

So you are putting the limited slip in the front and the open diff in the back correct? It would be a bit of a help on a very powerful setup to keep the inside front wheel from slipping in power on...

Forum: XMODS

11-10-2003, 10:28 PM

Replies: 0

Wheel Rubbing

Views: 319

Posted By FESCSteve

Wheel Rubbing

I am sure someone has noticed this, but I have a problem with my new RSX. The mold flashign on the inside of the wheels rubs sometimes. You can really hear it and slightly feel it. It will rub...

Forum: XMODS Mods and Projects

11-09-2003, 10:37 AM

Replies: 61

6 Cell Mod...7.2V

Views: 6,484

Posted By FESCSteve

For what it's worth, I gave a pair of lithium...

For what it's worth, I gave a pair of lithium polymer cells a shot last night and all I can say is WOW! 8.4V fresh off a charge, 7.2 nominal and lighter than 4 AAA cells. THe stock electronics...

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