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Old 06-06-2003, 04:52 AM
pixelator
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Originally posted by gertman

Sorry, I do not have a stock mini-Z to compare to my 4-cell, BUt I have a feeling it would be very close.
I pitted my X-Speed Overland (slightly slower than a Mini-Z Racer with same motor) against my recently-acquired 4-batt Epoch tonight. It was indeed quite close, but the Overland was very slightly quicker both in top end and off the line. The Overland doesn't have any other speed related upgrades (not even bearings) and was using the stock pinion gear.

I also have a racer with external Eagle turbo and S-03 with 12T pinion, bearings and other tweaks. It's quite a bit faster than either the Overland or the Epoch, obviously.

I am however quite impressed with the little Epoch overall with the 4 batt mod. Nimble, a little prone to losing traction but pretty quick for the size. I wish Epoch had taken the same tweak-it approach that Kyosho took with the Mini-Z. Sadly, the limited parts and access to same makes it less attractive to people who want to get the most out of their micro.

bill
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