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Forum: 1:1 Scale Cars 04-16-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,950
Posted By Sawblade
My '02 Ford F-150... I've done a few...

My '02 Ford F-150...


I've done a few changes since I last logged in here. :D

http://www.sawblade-tx.com/photos/redtrucksm.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps 09-19-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,470
Posted By Sawblade
You'll need a dual cell mod and an extra steering...

You'll need a dual cell mod and an extra steering return spring also for the car to be very functional.

To make to body fit, you'll need to cut out teh fenderwells a LOT, or lift it enough to...
Forum: ZipZaps SE 08-30-2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,285
Posted By Sawblade
I'm 20 and I race them at work. :D To get...

I'm 20 and I race them at work. :D

To get out of getting funny looks, I gave them the old "This thing looks exactly matches my real truck excuse" :cool:
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-28-2004, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sawblade
I just picked up the Microsizers tire kit from...

I just picked up the Microsizers tire kit from the hobby shop. I put soft tires in the rear and hard tires in the front and it handles MUCH better now!

I also got some rubber slicks to replace the...
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-17-2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sawblade
http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/zz.jpg

http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/zz.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps Gallery 08-15-2004, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,639
Posted By Sawblade
A dual cell mod and blue gears (blue gives the...

A dual cell mod and blue gears (blue gives the highest torque), made all my ZZs be able to pop wheelies on stock tires. If all you're interested in is wheelies put the second battery over your rear...
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-15-2004, 10:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,082
Posted By Sawblade
I just lifted the body on my jeep higher so I...

I just lifted the body on my jeep higher so I wouldn't have to cut it. I didn't do it yet in that earlier picture though. :P

http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/jeep2.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-14-2004, 11:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,082
Posted By Sawblade
I had the lego tires on the jeep for about 5...

I had the lego tires on the jeep for about 5 minutes before I ordered a pair of nimh batteries for it. The dual (or tri) cell mod really make the magnetic steering a LOT stronger.


BTW, the...
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-14-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sawblade
Here's my 1:1 F-150 :D ...

Here's my 1:1 F-150 :D

http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/redtruckgrass.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-14-2004, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sawblade
One time I made the batteries explode, but they...

One time I made the batteries explode, but they never just went bad. I hope that doesn't happen to the truck, because I've got my last 3 batteries in it.
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-14-2004, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sawblade
It's Miller time!

I just finished installing a couple of kegs in the back of my F-150 ZZ. :D

http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/zzf150.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps 08-14-2004, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By Sawblade
Good gear lube!

On my two older ZZs, I tried lubing the gears with a tiny bit of 3 in 1 oil. It worked good, but it picked up every bit of dirt & hair and needed to be cleaned often.

While I was turning the...
Forum: ZipZaps SE 08-14-2004, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,597
Posted By Sawblade
I doubt there is a human involved in any of the...

I doubt there is a human involved in any of the assembly unless they're working for $1 per day in china or somewhere similar.
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-14-2004, 07:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,082
Posted By Sawblade
I had to add a second steering return spring...

I had to add a second steering return spring because the front wheels were a little squirrley. The only flipping problem I've had is just when it turns too sharply at high speed. (dual celled)
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 08-07-2004, 05:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,082
Posted By Sawblade
Nice! Here's mine :D ...

Nice!


Here's mine :D
http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/jeep.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps 08-07-2004, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 853
Posted By Sawblade
My green jeep came with springs.

My green jeep came with springs.
Forum: ZipZaps 05-07-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By Sawblade
My jeep came with springs, but the camaro had the...

My jeep came with springs, but the camaro had the bar. Since I only have one chassis that isn't broken, it has both. (and two steering springs)
Forum: ZipZaps SE 04-13-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By Sawblade
They're too late. :D ...

They're too late. :D

http://www.gvtc.com/~sawblade/jeep1.jpg
Forum: ZipZaps 04-13-2004, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,275
Posted By Sawblade
Clay bar would work on MY zz. It's painted and...

Clay bar would work on MY zz. It's painted and clearcoated. :D

I do have a clay bar for my truck. As a matter of fact, me and fordtrucktexan know each other from Ford Truck World already.
Forum: ZipZaps 04-12-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,275
Posted By Sawblade
Maybe I should clay bar it too. :rolleyes:

Maybe I should clay bar it too. :rolleyes:
Forum: ZipZaps 04-09-2004, 09:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,674
Posted By Sawblade
The bridge mod did produce enough torque to push...

The bridge mod did produce enough torque to push the lego tires that the stock battery normally can't do, but with my usual dual cells my jeep will do donuts until I make it go straight. Not worth it...
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 04-02-2004, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,975
Posted By Sawblade
The stock charger doesn't have enough power to...

The stock charger doesn't have enough power to charge a dual celled ZZ. You'll need to connect a couple of C or D batteries together in series and connect them to your car to be able to charge it up....
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 03-30-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,982
Posted By Sawblade
Deer antlers, that's a classic! :rolleyes: ...

Deer antlers, that's a classic! :rolleyes:


I used my 1:1 scale engine stand to set my jeep on while painting. :D
Forum: ZipZaps 03-21-2004, 06:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By Sawblade
Check underneath the car for any tiny peices of...

Check underneath the car for any tiny peices of metal stuck to the bottom of the car. They're attracted by the magnetic steering, and they'll make the steering stick like you described.
Forum: ZipZaps Mods and Projects 03-14-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,252
Posted By Sawblade
If you push the wheels out of the lego tires,...

If you push the wheels out of the lego tires, you'll see that they are the exact same diameter as the decorative hubcabs that come with the Zips. I just trashed the hubcaps and glued the lego wheels...
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