are x-mods worth it?
02-10-2005, 04:28 PM
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are x-mods worth it?
Are they worth paying $50 for? And are there any alternatives to x-mods? (other small scale CARS not trucks) I want to get a small scale car, but dont know much about them. So is there any other types besides x-mods?
02-10-2005, 04:44 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
the xmods are not bad, my friend bought some in december with all the upgrades for $$220, other small scale cars are the kyosho mini-z.
02-10-2005, 04:46 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
No, theyre not worth it.
For a little more money you can get a WAY better car, go to tower hobbies and do a search for mini-z. Ive heard they are pretty good, and i KNOW they will be better than an X-mod.
Theirs also the micro RS4's, Which are a bit more expensive (like $100 for a kit), the duratrax MSF (was $80 RTR, but is now discontinued), and BRP came out with a few mini-s, heres the link http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&C=CAP&V=BRP
The BRP's will probobly be the fastest as their chasis looks pan car inspired.
For a little more money you can get a WAY better car, go to tower hobbies and do a search for mini-z. Ive heard they are pretty good, and i KNOW they will be better than an X-mod.
Theirs also the micro RS4's, Which are a bit more expensive (like $100 for a kit), the duratrax MSF (was $80 RTR, but is now discontinued), and BRP came out with a few mini-s, heres the link http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&C=CAP&V=BRP
The BRP's will probobly be the fastest as their chasis looks pan car inspired.
02-10-2005, 05:03 PM
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If you want a 1/24 4WD, check into the ABC DTMx4. The kit is not that expensive and comes with a motor, however, you will need to supply your own electronics.
02-10-2005, 06:18 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
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can you do 4 wheel drive conversions for any of them? Or, do any of them come in 4WD? I want to make a mini drifter.
can you do 4 wheel drive conversions for any of them? Or, do any of them come in 4WD? I want to make a mini drifter.
The micro street force comes as 4 wheel drive, I suppose you could drift it, youll need a hotter motor and better batteries (than stock) for it though.
I think the Micro RS4 is 4wd too, its going to be the most expensive of the bunch, $100 for the kit plus about another $100 for a receiver/ESC/servo.
02-11-2005, 10:39 AM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
Nah, I wouldn't get an Xmod.
I used to have one and it was not worth it. I use my Mini-Z a lot more than my Xmod.
I even sold mine a while ago, because I had no use for it.
I used to have one and it was not worth it. I use my Mini-Z a lot more than my Xmod.
I even sold mine a while ago, because I had no use for it.
02-11-2005, 12:31 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
yes, xmods are worth it, if you like fixing things up. they are fun to mess around with. its also easy to transplant a iwaiver rx into it. but, i would go with the miniz if i were you. most people prefer it.
tnb, were did you get your dtmx4?
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tnb, were did you get your dtmx4?
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02-11-2005, 06:52 PM
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tnb, were did you get your dtmx4?
tnb, were did you get your dtmx4?
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...roducts_id=765
02-12-2005, 06:49 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
noooo tnb.... not another micro for me to buy. oh well. i like that one a lot also. probly have to get it too. lol.
rustler, the boards are either the same, or the kyosho one is better. and anyways, iwaiver plastic is cheap. i would know.
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rustler, the boards are either the same, or the kyosho one is better. and anyways, iwaiver plastic is cheap. i would know.
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02-12-2005, 09:21 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
i don't know if it's true but on atomic xmods.com iv'e heard people say their cars could achieve speeds in excess of 55mph!That's faster than my savage
02-13-2005, 01:21 AM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
dude!! it was checked on a speed checker. your savage could hit 100+ on a speed checker. there is no friction included in the test. those cars will hit 20mph top on the smoothest of surface. hit a bump, it goes flying. a car that small shouldn't go that fast.
02-13-2005, 04:37 AM
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i don't know if it's true but on atomic xmods.com iv'e heard people say their cars could achieve speeds in excess of 55mph!That's faster than my savage
i don't know if it's true but on atomic xmods.com iv'e heard people say their cars could achieve speeds in excess of 55mph!That's faster than my savage
02-13-2005, 07:20 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
ORIGINAL: savage kid
[img]xmods are better in every way
[img]xmods are better in every way
PS There is a guy overseas that has gotten his Mini-Z up to 70 MPH or so he says. I only believe what I see. So lets race and this well tell all.
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
ORIGINAL: Tigger N. Bennie
Last weekend I was running Kyosho Mini-Zs on an RCP Track at a Radio Shack in another state and the poor Xmod was having one heck of a time making it around the track. Today, I was informed that the owner had spent $500 in option parts to fix up the Xmod so it would compete with the Kyosho Mini-Zs. I guess if the owner ever makes it here to run like we talked about or if I go there again and he has his highly modified Xmod up and running, I'll get to see want a $500+ Xmod looks and runs like. Then again, with that much modification is it even an Xmod anymore? Ironically, I was also informed that he ended up purchasing a Kyosho/AutoScale body with some Xmod adapter for twice if not more than what a Kyosho/AutoScale body actually costs. I have no idea what he paid for the replacement board but basically a $600.00 Xmod seems pretty steep to me ($50.00 Xmod plus tax, about $50.00 for Radio Shack option parts, plus the $500.00 in additional parts) unless it came with a Futaba T3PK 3-channel radio and AM Conversion Module). Then again, I could always take my 1/24 scale 4WD ABC DTMx4 kit which was pretty cheap if my Kyosho Mini-Zs can't handle the job on the track--and slap in my Mamba 8000Kv motor with a 2-cell lipo (a 3-cell lipo is too large or at least my 11.1v 3-cell lipo is too large).
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i don't know if it's true but on atomic xmods.com iv'e heard people say their cars could achieve speeds in excess of 55mph!That's faster than my savage
i don't know if it's true but on atomic xmods.com iv'e heard people say their cars could achieve speeds in excess of 55mph!That's faster than my savage
02-13-2005, 07:26 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
ORIGINAL: 46u
I live in Macon and when you want to run your X mod against my Mini-Z F1 with out a FET or Turbo up grade let me know as I have 2 RCP tracks that make one heck of a track when put together. Just for fun we can see which rules. I know which one will come out on top! Looking for others in Middle GA looking to do some racing for fun on my RCP tracks from 1/18 to 1/28 scale.
PS There is a guy overseas that has gotten his Mini-Z up to 70 MPH or so he says. I only believe what I see. So lets race and this well tell all.
ORIGINAL: savage kid
[img]xmods are better in every way
[img]xmods are better in every way
PS There is a guy overseas that has gotten his Mini-Z up to 70 MPH or so he says. I only believe what I see. So lets race and this well tell all.
02-13-2005, 07:28 PM
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RE: are x-mods worth it?
ORIGINAL: savage kid
YOU WANNA RACE! BRING IT![>:]
ORIGINAL: 46u
I live in Macon and when you want to run your X mod against my Mini-Z F1 with out a FET or Turbo up grade let me know as I have 2 RCP tracks that make one heck of a track when put together. Just for fun we can see which rules. I know which one will come out on top! Looking for others in Middle GA looking to do some racing for fun on my RCP tracks from 1/18 to 1/28 scale.
PS There is a guy overseas that has gotten his Mini-Z up to 70 MPH or so he says. I only believe what I see. So lets race and this well tell all.
ORIGINAL: savage kid
[img]xmods are better in every way
[img]xmods are better in every way
PS There is a guy overseas that has gotten his Mini-Z up to 70 MPH or so he says. I only believe what I see. So lets race and this well tell all.