06-21-2003, 02:19 AM
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helldriver -
The li-polys I purchased are 140 mah so they don't last long at all. I purchased them for absolute lightest weight possible.
The li-ions that I have run in the past last at least an hour - I'm not sure of the exact time because I've never run them out in one session.
takumi -
You may be right about the forces of the shaft and the motor counteracting each other. I hadn't considered that in the past. My suggetion was based on my past experience with just the stock mini-x motor.
However, the other part of that equation is the increased traction of a perpendicularly mounted motor. With a perpendicular mount, when you accelerate, the torque of the motor is transferred through the chassis to the rear tires which helps to plant them, increasing traction. It seems like a waste not to use that energy in to increase the acceleration of a car.
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07-23-2003, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: California
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ok ok sorry for the long awaited response. been workin on drag cars. Newest update......... got allen bolts HELL YA......... got garolite g-10 board for chassis and top plate. OH YEAH
should have it done by the end of the month. so be awaiting pics and tests......
oh anyone have mini-z oil shocks or something of similar size part numbers so I can order them up....
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07-23-2003, 01:05 PM
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Shocks for the mini-z overlander are just about the right size. I believe GPM makes a set in anodized aluminum that I've seen on ebay for about $32.00. Do a search and for "mini z" and you'll come up with pages and pages of cars and parts.
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08-11-2003, 12:38 AM
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Where did you find the allen head screws? I take it they are .050 socket head?
who's your fiberglass supplier? *grins* I can forsee a little competition on chassis construction.
I really really like the layout of the mini-x chassis, as is. just need to lower the batteries a little, and make the chassis stiff enough that the suspention actually gets to do some work.
I'm thinking a dual deck chassis would fit the bill just fine. *grins* I'd like to see 3 people with custom mini-x's up here... and I'd like to be one of them ;-)
have you considdered building your own dampers? the stock springs seem pretty effective, but there's no dampening other than the cheap plastic used...
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08-11-2003, 12:59 AM
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mini-eX-Driver
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Jose
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all i can say is make 2 cause i want one!
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08-11-2003, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Hooters Driver
Shocks for the mini-z overlander are just about the right size. I believe GPM makes a set in anodized aluminum that I've seen on ebay for about $32.00. Do a search and for "mini z" and you'll come up with pages and pages of cars and parts.
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$14.99/pair at Mini-ZRacer.com
http://mini-zracer.com/shop/product.php?pid=613
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08-12-2003, 11:51 PM
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mini-eX-Driver
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Jose
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quick question
will either of your CF chassis use 130class or 180class motors?
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08-13-2003, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by nerobro
I'd like to see 3 people with custom mini-x's up here... and I'd like to be one of them ;-)
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There are way more than 3 on the board -- I built mine 6+ months ago:
http://www.tinyrc.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=6484
Cool stuff, though. Let me know if any of you have any questions.
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