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Forum: XMODS

11-24-2003, 03:37 AM

Replies: 4

rechargable batts

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Posted By sperry

Re: Re: rechargable batts

Are the IC3's really faster than other NiMH rechargeable 800mAh batts?

Forum: XMODS

11-24-2003, 03:36 AM

Replies: 10

gettin your race on..

Views: 1,092

Posted By sperry

We race at my friend's shipping dock... it's...

We race at my friend's shipping dock... it's sealed concrete, but it's covered with tire dust and soot from the forklifts, so it's *very* smooth and slick. Very driftable! :)

Forum: XMODS

11-24-2003, 03:34 AM

Replies: 130

what is the one car you want to see in an xmod?

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Posted By sperry

Here's the cars they need to make bodies for IMO:...

Here's the cars they need to make bodies for IMO:

STi or WRX (I drive a WRX, so it's gotta be #1 ;) )
EVO (4 or 7, but they'll prolly make the 8)
SRT-4
350Z
RX-8
RX-7 (FC > FD)
Hachi-Roku...

Forum: XMODS

11-23-2003, 11:09 PM

Replies: 3

XMod Track Builder v1.0.0

Views: 1,528

Posted By sperry

I thought about diagonals, but with diagonals,...

I thought about diagonals, but with diagonals, the segments wouldn't always match up to the grid, which would make the programming more complicated, and I wanted to get something up and running for...

Forum: XMODS

11-23-2003, 06:18 PM

Replies: 3

XMod Track Builder v1.0.0

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Posted By sperry

XMod Track Builder v1.0.0

Hey everyone. I tossed together some software to help my local club design tracks for our race weekends. The program allows you to point and click a track layout to be built using 5' and 2.5' long...

Forum: XMODS

11-23-2003, 06:02 PM

Replies: 16

another problem *sighs*

Views: 770

Posted By sperry

Between my friends and I we've returned I think 5...

Between my friends and I we've returned I think 5 different XMods for different reasons. They have a serious quality control issue, but they're also tons of fun when they're working right, so we...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-18-2003, 01:05 PM

Replies: 12

Tuning Basics

Views: 14,894

Posted By sperry

BTW: for more technical discussion about this, my...

BTW: for more technical discussion about this, my friend who's a mechanical engineer went over this post here:

http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=809

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-18-2003, 01:04 PM

Replies: 12

Tuning Basics

Views: 14,894

Posted By sperry

I just race autocross up here in the Reno SCCA...

I just race autocross up here in the Reno SCCA Region. We're trying to move towards road racing, now that the new road course at Reno-Fernley Raceway is open.

Really!? I thought they were...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-18-2003, 12:56 AM

Replies: 608

Sticky: Skyline Gallery

Views: 254,072

Posted By sperry

Thanks man! I grabbed most of them from...

Thanks man!

I grabbed most of them from their respective websites, but some were litterally pulled off a picture of the car (like the Endless Cheetah). Photoshop can do some amazing things!

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-17-2003, 08:35 PM

Replies: 12

Tuning Basics

Views: 14,894

Posted By sperry

I figured most people would know or figure this...

I figured most people would know or figure this stuff out, but I'm sure there's some people for which their XMod is their first foray into car tuning/setup and I thought I'd try to compile the basics...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-17-2003, 08:33 PM

Replies: 12

Tuning Basics

Views: 14,894

Posted By sperry

Good point about the AWD's acceleration...

Good point about the AWD's acceleration advantage. There is more drivetrain power loss in AWD, but the traction advantage usually outweighs it at lower speeds. I race a WRX, I should know these...

Forum: XMODS Parts and Hop-Ups

11-17-2003, 07:55 PM

Replies: 12

Tuning Basics

Views: 14,894

Posted By sperry

Tuning Basics

I thought I'd start a thread with basic tuning info, since not everyone knows a lot about vehicle setups. Comments, corrections and additions are welcome!

The goal of tuning is to set the car up...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-17-2003, 05:59 PM

Replies: 608

Sticky: Skyline Gallery

Views: 254,072

Posted By sperry

Thanks, that means a lot coming from the resident...

Thanks, that means a lot coming from the resident XMod master! ;)

Yes, the decal kit is the Testor's one available at Wal Mart.

The decal kit comes with both clear and white decal paper, and a...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-17-2003, 03:09 PM

Replies: 608

Sticky: Skyline Gallery

Views: 254,072

Posted By sperry

The beater is litterally primer gray, with a...

The beater is litterally primer gray, with a stock front and hood, and some rejects from the "paint department" for the sides and rear (I originally painted 'em for the Endless car, but since I...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-17-2003, 02:56 PM

Replies: 608

Sticky: Skyline Gallery

Views: 254,072

Posted By sperry

I went with the yellow mirrors for two reasons......

I went with the yellow mirrors for two reasons...

1) I needed a light color in order to toss the piggy decals on there (they're stolen from the WRC factory Subarus)

and 2) I thought it'd look...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-17-2003, 02:50 PM

Replies: 608

Sticky: Skyline Gallery

Views: 254,072

Posted By sperry

No issues painting the carbon fiber since I put...

No issues painting the carbon fiber since I put two coats of primer on everything 1st.

Then there's three coats of Blue Pearl spray paint.

After that I use some generic Testor's model paint for...

Forum: XMODS Gallery

11-17-2003, 12:38 PM

Replies: 608

Sticky: Skyline Gallery

Views: 254,072

Posted By sperry

Hey guys, here's some picks of my Skyline: ...

Hey guys, here's some picks of my Skyline:

pre-clear coat:

http://www.seccs.org/gallery/Reno%20Meets/XMod%20Gallery/sperry/Doink%20Skyline%20026_600.jpg
...

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