Show off your cool Zipzaps! - Page 8

charliebrown · #**106** 05-02-2003, 07:51 AM

I did a mod of my own and took the gearing ratios from the K.I.T. racer and made a ZipZaps 3.43:1 gearing ratio! MUAH HA HA AHA!!!!

MadScott · #**107** 05-02-2003, 12:53 PM

...and how does it run with that gear ratio?

ZipRC · #**108** 05-02-2003, 05:26 PM

Here's some pics of my Mazda RX-7 Targa Top. The front has a small grill/intercooler/intake system using the staple mod, and there is a muffler slot in the back of the car, but I haven't had time to make one. The pics may be a bit low quality, but hey, the camera was 10 bucks, so it was a good deal for what it gives me. This is my first modded car, whaddya think from what you can see?

crazydave · #**109** 05-02-2003, 09:13 PM

Here's the one I call "Franken-Zap" It's mostly Microsizer in a Zip Zap chassis, with parts from a couple other cars thrown in for good measure.

Here's my Gold Civic, that is mostly stock, that is to say, it has most of it's original parts.

charliebrown · #**110** 05-03-2003, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by MadScott
...and how does it run with that gear ratio?

Well, to be honest, I broke my ZipZaps and after that, I just took a 12:1 axle and the Kit racer. I had to saw off the metal wheels attached to the gear with a kitchen knife and it made a lot of mess...lol...then with the gear in my mouth and the axle stickig out, it took some force to do it, but I pulled it off. I then used the knife and pried apart the gear and wheel for the ZipZaps and again pulled of the gear suing the same method as well, I put on the gear and with glue, the wheel. I haven't tested it yet, so I'm still waiting until I have enough allowance to buy a ZipZaps. I'll probably get that 350z. Also I'll probably have to use the white pinion gear.

#**111** 05-03-2003, 12:05 PM

I feel kinda lame posting these updates after seeing some of the work here, but I've gotten great performance out of my latest setup.

I added suspension springs and went to the ZZ 8.25:1 gearset, peplacing my custom 8.25:1 using MS gears. (I like the red better)
I went with alot more ZZ parts this time out, as it also has a ZZ 2.6 motor now, replacing the KIT Racers 2.6 I had in there.
Tires are still Microsizer rears all around though, because as I'm so fond of saying, I hate ZZ tires! I picked up custom tire and hubcap kit too, so I threw the 5-spoke wheels on it too.

Modest as it may be, I present the latest incarnation of my X-Men RX8:

pic1
suspension springs

#**112** 05-03-2003, 12:10 PM

pic 2
(No big whoop, I know, but I like it.)

#**113** 05-03-2003, 12:15 PM

forgot one
sue me

kwikbb · #**114** 05-03-2003, 12:29 PM

Nice pics strider_mt2k! Lemme ask you something, with the addition of the springs up front did it raise the ride height or is comparable to stock or lower stock [that would be sweet]?

Thanks,
B

#**115** 05-03-2003, 12:32 PM

Thank you!

It appears to ride slightly higher, but it's not rolling when I turn going flat out anymore, so I'll deal with it.
It also means there is more travel, so that's probably better.

One could always trim the springs down for an adjusted ride level.

It's also fun pushing the front end down with my finger and watching it spring up again. huhuhuh fun!

kwikbb · #**116** 05-03-2003, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by strider_mt2k
Thank you!

It appears to ride slightly higher, but it's not rolling when I turn going flat out anymore, so I'll deal with it.
It also means there is more travel, so that's probably better.

One could always trim the springs down for an adjusted ride level.

It's also fun pushing the front end down with my finger and watching it spring up again. huhuhuh fun!

sounds like thats what i need to get too! just built a dual-cell bit-zap and it's just crazy fast, the new 2F2F bodies inspired me to resurrect it, need something to keep all 4's on the ground... that is until i want them off the ground!

#**117** 05-03-2003, 02:43 PM

If you have one, try adding a second steering return spring too!

On my dual cell bitclones, this damps the steering action just a little so it's less like you're yanking the wheel hard over at top speed!
(Unsafe at ANY scale.)

I didn't think to add that, I may have to now...

Of course I should consider dualing mine too. No challenge with all that room in there.

A heavier body would make it ride slightly lower on the same springs too.

#**118** 07-04-2003, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by Stridex
Whatcha think?

its awsesome by the way could you mold a toyota supra body with a hood that opens.I need one for my Zipzaps.

My Nissan Skyline

and Dual 4.5 motors

#**119** 07-04-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by Stridex
Can't wait to add it to my collection. In July I move into a larger house where a full bedroom will be dedicated to these. As soon as my other orders come in, I'll show you why I need a full bedroom.

Here's my idea for the room:
It'll be designed after the Las Vegas area. The boats will be parked at Lake Mead. My show cars will be cruisin' the Strip. My Rigs will be cruisin' Hoover dam and it'll even have a miniaturized Las Vegas 400 Winston track for my Nascar's. All of my military vehicles will be at Nellis A.F.B and my custom cars will be parked at Area 51. And we can't forget the Dunes for my buggies. I have it all mapped out. Just need to get in there and measure the room. If they make Micro snow mobiles, I'll add Mt. Charleston. Now that I think about it...I'm going to have to throw a roller coaster over the whole thing and put up a rally coarse coming down the Volcano at the Mirage.

Ok, a lot of it is a dream, but I'm going to try my hardest to make it a reality.

If you can i will buy it off of you.

flatlander_14 · #**120** 07-04-2003, 05:18 PM

here are some of my creations, first is the skyline GT-R. it is powered by 3.6v from the layman's cells, has a replaced antenna from 22g solid core stereo wire, an underbody LED for that glow from below, and the controller has a replaced 3ft antenna in it.