Just joined - First cars inside [pics]

iAppleG4 · #1 07-01-2003, 10:18 PM

Hey all, just joined the Micro RC revolution with my friend, we are going to start racing and modding these things! I dont know when the last time I had this much fun was.

Here is my first set...the Auto Modellista racing set...

Im going to try custom painting and stuff like that soon. One question, how do you do the drop mod?

denden · #2 07-01-2003, 10:44 PM

Welcome ,.. have fun !!!!!!

iAppleG4 · #3 07-01-2003, 11:27 PM

Hmm, cant seem to find anything about the drop mod, I will search again but does anyone have any useful links to this mod?

AUDI-TT · #4 07-01-2003, 11:36 PM

here

http://www.rcmod.com/mod_lowertab.html

iAppleG4 · #5 07-02-2003, 12:28 AM

Why thankyou very much!

Now, anyone know where to find good springs in a common household (other then a disposable camera) that would work for the suspension mod?

Murcielago659 · #6 07-02-2003, 12:32 AM

Someone suggested the springs from lighters would work well, but I haven't tried them myself. Honestly I don't think springs are worth the effort. I use the red stabilizer with no holes and it handles awesomely.

ib311 · #7 07-02-2003, 12:48 AM

you can get springs at RCmod for only a couple of bucks. there's other good mods here . that's a good set to start out with iapple. gl with your modding and painting!

sessiz10 · #8 07-02-2003, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by Murcielago659
Someone suggested the springs from lighters would work well, but I haven't tried them myself. Honestly I don't think springs are worth the effort. I use the red stabilizer with no holes and it handles awesomely.

Springs make a big differance in handeling at least in my experience.
You can look for springs in pens (mixed results, look for copper colored), vhs-c or 8mm casettes, I even heard some dat disks and floppys have right sized springs. Some will interfere with the magnet in the steering assembly.
Happy hunting and welcome to the hobby and this site.

iAppleG4 · #9 07-02-2003, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by sessiz10
Springs make a big differance in handeling at least in my experience.
You can look for springs in pens (mixed results, look for copper colored), vhs-c or 8mm casettes, I even heard some dat disks and floppys have right sized springs. Some will interfere with the magnet in the steering assembly.
Happy hunting and welcome to the hobby and this site.

Thanks, I tried a spring cut to size out of a pen and lets say the magnet loved them.....my Skyline did not like turning, lol. I will look around for some of those suggestions, thanks!

2G2SILVERSTRAT · #10 07-02-2003, 02:16 AM

the springs that come off one of them diecast "modifers" cars worked when cut in half but the magnet loved them too much as well.

iAppleG4 · #11 07-02-2003, 02:24 AM

Just started my first paint mod, DA RIMS! They have to be black

iAppleG4 · #12 07-02-2003, 02:41 AM

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Originally posted by ricerocketH23
Hey people, I am the above mentioned friend of iappleG4. Im just getting into this,i had know idea how cool this hobby is!! i figure if i can mod out big cars and have fun this will be a blast!!

Theres my Homie! SUP DAWG! Hell yeah, we ride rice rockets in real life and now we chall mod da little guys

iAppleG4 · #13 07-02-2003, 03:47 AM

First attempt to paint the rims failed, wrong paint

Will have to hit up ricerocketh23 tomorrow

boho · #14 07-02-2003, 09:02 AM

Man, I can't believe nobody likes my disposable camera idea. Oh-well, welcome to the forums. Good luck with the moding.

iAppleG4 · #15 07-02-2003, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by boho
Man, I can't believe nobody likes my disposable camera idea. Oh-well, welcome to the forums. Good luck with the moding.

OH NO! If I happen upon one im going to use it, just wanted to find something in my house cause it was late last night...im lazy