When I get a dnano, what parts should I get too?

Jace1283 · #1 03-09-2009, 05:23 PM

hi guys

i think its inevitable ill be getting one as im big into the mini-zs. what other parts should i get when i get a dnano as the shipping can be a lot. I know i'd get bearings but what other things should i pick up that i would inevitably get? I want to set it up exclusively for RCP. Tires? Any input on best handling body? I'm thinking i want an enzo or the porsche 962 or whatever it is.

thanks

Ojoscastanos · #2 03-10-2009, 01:26 AM

Bearings are the first, and are universal for dNaNo cars. Then if you looking for speed you need to consider 2 hop ups that work well together, the gyro unit and the x speed motor. I f you still can spend, then look into the next 2 hop ups that work well together,
The ball differential and the alu wheel hubs. Finally for suspension and precision control get the suspension plate hop up and the front suspension springs. Recap:

Speed & Control: X-Speed Motor, Ball Bearings & Gyro Unit
Stability & Precision: Ball differential gear & Aluminium wheel hubs
Precise Suspension & Control: Aluminium Suspension Plate & Front Sus Springs

Do note all parts except the gyro unit,motor, ball diff, front springs & bearings are subjected to the type of car you have or buying.

Well, that should help. Cheers

Jace1283 · #3 03-10-2009, 09:12 AM

so the car gets a little uncontrollable with a fast motor and no gyro?
thanks that is very helpful, what about tires?

i'm just waiting until i can buy the battery and charger separate because i already have kt-18 and a ex-10 asf, i dont need another 2.4 remote!

-J- · #4 03-13-2009, 08:32 PM

I agree with Ojoscastanos, bearings are a must out of the box. The stock motor is plenty fast out of the box, so I'd work on the handling some before I get the x-speed motor. After bearings I'd go with a carbon fiber h-plate. The hardness that works best depends on the surface you're running on. They're not every expensive so just get all 3 at once, if you can, and be done with it. I'd then get a spring set, and play with h-plate/spring/tire combos to see what works best for the surface you're running on. The aluminum stuff is nice, but not in any way necessary IMO.

Again this is just my opinion, the dNaNo is controllable with an x-speed motor and without a gyro. Most people seem to disagree with that though. Seems to be something that varies from driver to driver.

arch2b · #5 03-13-2009, 08:54 PM

this is a good thread for beginers.

i will be getting one for home use on a mini-96 rcp track. i do not care about high speed but more about being able to drive it well, have it be stable and ofcourse reliable.

-J- · #6 03-14-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by arch2b

this is a good thread for beginers.

i will be getting one for home use on a mini-96 rcp track. i do not care about high speed but more about being able to drive it well, have it be stable and ofcourse reliable.

The stock motor should be plenty fast enough! With a couple of key upgrades, you won't be able to put it down!

tinyrc · #7 03-14-2009, 01:09 PM

Agreed - I wouldn't run it on anything smaller than you run a Z on, they are faster for their scale.

arch2b · #8 03-14-2009, 01:25 PM

here is another very important question that affects my, how will these handle for kids? my kids are familiar with mini-z's already and are rough on them at times. how will these differ? i intend to keep these on track only vs. letting them run a mini-z all over the house.

-J- · #9 03-14-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by arch2b

here is another very important question that affects my, how will these handle for kids? my kids are familiar with mini-z's already and are rough on them at times. how will these differ? i intend to keep these on track only vs. letting them run a mini-z all over the house.

The dNaNos will take a beating and ask for more. Due to the small amount of mass, it' really hard for the to cause damage to themselves. The bodys don't hold up great, but if you're running them on a track with decent borders, they'll be fine. In answer to your question, they'll probably hold up better than the zs if you keep them on a track.

Pierro · #10 03-15-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ojoscastanos

Speed & Control: X-Speed Motor, Ball Bearings & Gyro Unit
Stability & Precision: Ball differential gear & Aluminium wheel hubs
Precise Suspension & Control: Aluminium Suspension Plate & Front Sus Springs

I totally agree.
For my personnal case, I need to test my new ball dif on the next session.
We run on RCP on a very large track so x-speed and gyro are the necessary options to get.

For the beating, if the Dnano run on RCP they won't suffer at all. Except for the mirrors! lol
Only a few marks on the black parts of paint loss on my R8 but due to collision with other cars.

Jace1283 · #11 03-15-2009, 10:56 AM

What tires for RCP!?

Pierro · #12 03-16-2009, 02:20 PM

At this time, 40 front and 10 rear (the rear tires are the stock ones)

The 18 atomic rear are also not so bad. But as I haven't yet a fixed set-up, I can possibly switch to other tires later on...