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TOPIC: XRAY M18 |
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| Alex S
April 22, 2005
1:26:07 PM
Entry #: 812103
| Just thought I'd open a new topic to see who's got one and who's getting one, ect.
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| Eric G
April 22, 2005
6:22:34 PM
Entry #: 812609
| Got one....Time to Dominate this class till DJ decides to come and ruin my fun :P
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 22, 2005
9:05:15 PM
Entry #: 812752
| I have (1) (2).
with graphite chassis.
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| Juancho
April 23, 2005
1:29:42 AM
Entry #: 812959
| Sorry.... What on earth is a M18???
Missile??? Bomber??? Rapid Fire Gun???
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| Eric G
April 23, 2005
7:44:15 AM
Entry #: 813017
| It's Xray's 1/18th Scale Electric Sedan. Andy had one at the track this weekend. The goal is to race these on days that we get rained out. Wait till Summer comes, it happens more than you think. We can race them under the cover at the track since they're so small. They're cheap and clean and pretty fun. www.teamxray.com
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| Juancho
April 23, 2005
12:28:30 PM
Entry #: 813193
| Can I use my Kyosho Mini Z formula 1 cars???... I've got two.... Do they compare???
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| Eric G
April 23, 2005
2:49:35 PM
Entry #: 813271
| They might, I'm not sure. I think they're the same scale though.
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| alucard
April 23, 2005
5:37:51 PM
Entry #: 813401
| Be careful. if we like the m18's enough we may want it to ran more often. LOL! I will have to check one out. how much do they run?
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| Eric G
April 23, 2005
7:17:43 PM
Entry #: 813486
| nah, thyer' fun, but i still preffer the smell, running times, and frustration of nitro. i picked mine up on ebay for 135. the only thing i needed to get was another reciever so I could use my radio. But a new one is prolly like $200ish with all new parts.
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| Alex S
April 24, 2005
12:43:27 AM
Entry #: 813696
| I'm in!!!!!! I just won my M18!!!!!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$
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| Juancho
April 24, 2005
1:33:07 AM
Entry #: 813718
| Mine is on its way.... with all the toys
WHATCH OUT ! ! !
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 24, 2005
1:34:39 AM
Entry #: 813720
| cool what did you get alex?
ok we have
eric
myself
roly
alain
alex S.
jaime (2cars)
andrew???? (not yet but he will)
more to come im sure..
ok guys any layout ideas??
check out
http://www.rcp-tracks.com/html/home.html
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 24, 2005
1:35:26 AM
Entry #: 813721
| Juancho is in!!!
cool.
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 24, 2005
1:42:06 AM
Entry #: 813723
| Guys these 1/18 cars are very inexpensive and a-lot of fun. I was supprised when i first drove one how well they handled. They very inexpensive and i think it will help get more people involved with r/c since they can get started very easily. Also helps with learining race procedures and driving.
Most important is rain days are fun as well! they are small FAST and you should keep one in your pit box just in case. Oh and no pit men needed..
Eric was suprised how fast they are when he first drove his.. I'm getting my mod engine..20 bucks hehe
just plain fun for everyone!
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| Alex S
April 24, 2005
1:44:58 AM
Entry #: 813724
| I'm sorry to inform you guys that I can not share any information about my new XRAY M1800. Yes it is an 1800!!! Let just say I won't be able to "BRUSH" my hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| joe
April 24, 2005
10:58:13 AM
Entry #: 813941
| the motor is brushless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Eric G
April 24, 2005
1:37:52 PM
Entry #: 814076
| That's nasty alex, you really should brush your teeth
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| joe
April 24, 2005
3:40:43 PM
Entry #: 814171
| fu&k the m18, i getting me a M16 and going commando style.
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| Alex S
April 25, 2005
1:30:04 AM
Entry #: 814675
| I though about an M16 but I'm going secretive, so a Glock will have to do. Plus, you can't shoot something that faster than your eyes.
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| alucard
April 25, 2005
4:50:59 PM
Entry #: 815477
| I will have to wait for a couple checks but I'm in. Where is the best place to get them and what mods are good?
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| Eric G
April 25, 2005
9:47:42 PM
Entry #: 815889
| I think andy can get em for you. Best mod is the carbon chassis for the 6 cell packs and the big motor. The stock chassis can fit it too, but needs a little modification. I managed to get the 6 cell pack on my stock chassis though, but only a standard size Modified motor. not the 300 size (Those are the fastest ones supposedly) THe car really is pretty simple, but there's like a ton of hop ups, but seeing as how we're going to race these as backup (I think) I'm not gonna go crazy over it.
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| Jaime
April 25, 2005
10:04:46 PM
Entry #: 815916
| Andy what surface are going to use for these cars. Can you procure some comercial/office carpet.
Also can we race with rubber tires. I have seen these things run and all you need is a stock motor with a 6 cell battery and you will have more than enough speed.
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| Alex S
April 25, 2005
10:06:07 PM
Entry #: 815921
| Get a chassis, either Penquin, Motec or Xray.
Modified speed 300 motor. United RC K3 is the motor I have and it's really fast. I also had a rabid chihuahua which was also fast but didn't last as long. Probably the most important thing is a good battery. GP1100 batts are prob the best out.
I agree with Eric but go crasy with it. You can just hang out with him and wish yours was as fast as mine. heeheehee crazy! crazy! crazy!
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| Alex S
April 25, 2005
10:08:00 PM
Entry #: 815925
| "I agree with Eric but go crasy with it." What I ment to say was DON't go crazy.
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| Alex S
April 25, 2005
10:09:03 PM
Entry #: 815928
| Hey Eric. Do you have skype yet?
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| Eric G
April 25, 2005
10:23:08 PM
Entry #: 815950
| It's ok mike, stick with me and we can both watch Alex crash faster than both of us :)
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| alucard
April 25, 2005
10:38:01 PM
Entry #: 815965
| LOL! Well, i hope to be with you guys soon. i am moving into a new place this weekend but the weekend after that the wife will be gone. I plan on coming by then. Hopefully i can get some practice time and myabe run on sunday for the state race. not sure though. Gotta buy more stuff from shop serpent though. i found out the the tops of my front springs are leaking. not sure if its the seal or what.
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| Alex S
April 25, 2005
11:11:06 PM
Entry #: 815993
| That's just soooo rude. LOL
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| Juancho
April 26, 2005
12:03:05 AM
Entry #: 816048
| DARN IT!!!... I dont even know what model I ordered... All I did was to ask to order the X ray M18.... I hope I get what it is.
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| joe
April 26, 2005
7:50:43 AM
Entry #: 816237
| juancho, please call me 305-807-9529
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| alucard
April 26, 2005
8:39:59 AM
Entry #: 816289
| Does this look like a good deal?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5970640562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
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| Alex S
April 26, 2005
10:51:06 AM
Entry #: 816515
| It looks like a good deal. All you would need is a motor and prob a 6 cell batt. I would get it and Ebay the radio, then use that money to get a motor and batt and still put some $$$ in your pocket. Futaba radio sell good on Ebay.
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| alucard
April 26, 2005
12:26:12 PM
Entry #: 816678
| Cool, thanx :)
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| alucard
April 26, 2005
10:28:35 PM
Entry #: 817840
| Cool, I won the bid for the M18. Lets get ready to race :)
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 26, 2005
11:20:59 PM
Entry #: 817906
| anybody know if KO helios is compatible with airtronics reciever??
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| Alex S
April 27, 2005
1:24:26 AM
Entry #: 818011
| Should be. I've used it with Novak and JR recievers and never had a problem.
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| alucard
April 27, 2005
8:50:49 AM
Entry #: 818222
| I'm just wondering if any of you guys sleep at all.
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| Alex S
April 27, 2005
11:25:28 AM
Entry #: 818538
| Not when theirs a new toy in the works.
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| joe
April 27, 2005
11:45:04 AM
Entry #: 818575
| if anyone comes buy for another good deal, let me know
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| Eric G
April 27, 2005
11:59:56 AM
Entry #: 818611
| my driveway is the perfect size for a track. I spilled a little coke on it the other day and my M18 started traction rolling. I need to get sway bars and stiffer springs for this thing. Chunked a tire, gotta find me a tiny tire truer LOL....just kidding
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| Alex S
April 27, 2005
12:28:25 PM
Entry #: 818664
| Believe it or not Hudy makes a tiny Truer. The things $199!!!
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| joe
April 27, 2005
1:58:13 PM
Entry #: 818898
| alex, can i borrow yours!!!
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| Alex S
April 27, 2005
3:14:51 PM
Entry #: 819078
| I don't have one I just saw it while micro surfing the net.
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| Juancho
April 27, 2005
8:02:56 PM
Entry #: 819657
| Holly Cow!!!... UNEXPENSIVE???
I just got the bill for this thing.... OUCH!!!
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| joe
April 27, 2005
9:13:44 PM
Entry #: 819759
| you should set this up as some kind of spec class. everyone runs the same motor, gears, even the same setup. it would be all goodfaith as far as the setup, but i think it would be cool. it would all come down to driving.
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| Eric G
April 27, 2005
9:45:56 PM
Entry #: 819797
| yeah, 6 cells and a mod motor should sounds about right.
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| RoyalPalmrace
April 27, 2005
10:14:46 PM
Entry #: 819860
| Juancho... If you paid more than 150.00 - 175.00.
You paid too much.. Actually you can get one for less than 150.00 hopped up on ebay used.
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| Alex S
April 28, 2005
1:26:27 AM
Entry #: 820084
| Juancho. What ya get????
Mine was suppsoed to be my bday present. But know I saw a R/C Dirt Bike that is sooooooooo cool!!!!!!!
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| Juancho
April 28, 2005
1:53:26 AM
Entry #: 820100
| Well you all started talking about graphite chassis and 300 engines and brushed stuff... So, as customary for rookie fevers... I dove head first for the works (Or should I say As&*%).... je je je.
Yes, the kit is very cheap ($ 145.00), then gets tricky.
I sell on eBay, and it takes me up to this time of the night (and two more hours) to sort 30 or 40 daily's... So I dont like to bid on it because one more minute of looking at it will end on a seissure... The E word is forbiden.
Then again, "Nothing Like the new smell".
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| joe
April 28, 2005
8:51:41 AM
Entry #: 820289
| so juan, what all did you buy?
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| Juancho
April 28, 2005
1:41:30 PM
Entry #: 820853
| Lets just say it has the same kind of stuff installed on my Serpent... je je je.
I even think I might be able to use my Helios to drive it.
Hey?, should we roll a carpet for this thing???
A BIIIIG CARPET?
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| Omar
April 28, 2005
3:39:08 PM
Entry #: 821122
| Carpet!!!!!! I may help...Andy if you are interesting I have MILESSSS....of Tiles carpets, 1 square foot, let me know . The good is that you can setup a lay out in any form.
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| Alex S
April 28, 2005
3:44:46 PM
Entry #: 821128
| Huh?
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| Omar
April 28, 2005
4:17:13 PM
Entry #: 821196
| Alex that's a special carpet-tile that I removed from one floor of my work, about 20K sq/ft, anti-static and high traffic. I storage those for future replacement but I haven’t replace one in 5 years I even race and tested with my 1/10 electric car with excellent traction. I don’t know if Andy wants he can pass and tested after work (to much distraction).
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| Alex S
April 28, 2005
9:35:59 PM
Entry #: 821700
| Sorry Omar the Huh was for Juancho.
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| Juancho
April 29, 2005
12:14:04 AM
Entry #: 821881
| Huh????
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| Alex S
April 29, 2005
1:58:43 PM
Entry #: 822744
| Juancho, did you ever get a mic so that you can use skype?
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| Juancho
April 29, 2005
2:58:15 PM
Entry #: 822838
| I ordered one from Sony, is supposed to get here some time soon. CURIOUS UH??? JE JE JE
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| Juancho
April 29, 2005
3:05:10 PM
Entry #: 822851
| Andy, is the carpet idea any good???, I might be able to work out something with Omar...
By the way, Omar I got your stuff but I havent been able to be around your area any day after 6:00pm.... Sorry.
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| Omar
April 29, 2005
3:18:39 PM
Entry #: 822863
| Juancho call me and i will pick-up
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| Juancho
April 29, 2005
7:30:48 PM
Entry #: 823209
| Omar Are you going to the track this weekend???
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| Omar
April 29, 2005
8:57:56 PM
Entry #: 823298
| Yes Sunday....
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| Alex S
April 30, 2005
1:13:32 AM
Entry #: 823453
| What stuff? Hey man, I want stuff too! J.K. I'll see you guys Sunday.
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| Juancho
April 30, 2005
2:41:22 AM
Entry #: 823477
| I got stuff Alex... watcha need... WOMEN , LIQUOR , You name it.... I've got it.
The only thing I can't provide is better driving skills :o(
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| Juancho
April 30, 2005
2:44:50 AM
Entry #: 823478
| Hey???, what happened to Dannyh...
Trade us for GT4???
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| kakapoopie
May 1, 2005
7:28:17 PM
Entry #: 825034
| i wouldn't blame him (as long as its GT4)
i wanna play that game some time before i die
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| joe
May 1, 2005
8:43:34 PM
Entry #: 825143
| i think danny h is racing overseas now... i think in japan or somewhere... he is a team driver for a new touring car, supposedly noone knows the name of it yet, but it should be hitting the market soon--- should be a good one!!!
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 1, 2005
10:39:29 PM
Entry #: 825302
| Danny if thats true I want to go to japan!!!
I like chinitas...
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| Juancho
May 2, 2005
6:18:08 PM
Entry #: 826756
| Is here... I've got it... Holly S..Cow!!!!
Does anyone know if Xray sells stopping parachuttes as hop up???
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| joe
May 2, 2005
6:34:23 PM
Entry #: 826781
| did you have to build yours?
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| Juancho
May 2, 2005
7:29:34 PM
Entry #: 826888
| I will have to... got a couple hop ups in back order.
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| Alex S
May 3, 2005
1:45:01 AM
Entry #: 827472
| I just finished building mine!!!! All I have to do is program it. I wish I could post a pic.
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| Juancho
May 3, 2005
2:20:01 AM
Entry #: 827490
| I wish I could say the same...
My 710 still partially unassembled from last race, and if this was not enough (As hard as it is with the 1:10's) I have to deal with the painting of a mini body... :o(
I wonder if Rody will do these... mmmm
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| Alex S
May 3, 2005
2:30:33 AM
Entry #: 827500
| Juancho, I was just joking when I said I wasn't painting anymore. I just get really swamped with work and my own painting. So I don't get alot of extra time. I am also racing offroad again and painting for American Hobbies.
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| Juancho
May 3, 2005
8:17:52 PM
Entry #: 828986
| All right Alex, as soon as I make up my mind as far as the paint job to keep from now on, I'm planning to keep a few in stock (Then you will be really swamped) je je je.
I have a Fukuda in yellow blue for this weekend and another chinese guy's paint job in blue/white for the race in two weeks... They are both Awesome.
If I dont get carried away trying to pass Franky I may be able to use them a few times... mmmmm
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| Juancho
May 3, 2005
8:23:00 PM
Entry #: 828992
| I got my back orders today, but the KO servo and micro receiver wont be here 'till friday.
My 710 is all taken care off and ready to go, I will start building the X18 later today... Should I use the 300 or the nasty 375 engine.... YEEEHAAAA.
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| Alex S
May 3, 2005
10:52:52 PM
Entry #: 829261
| If you get a 300 I would high recommend this motor.
http://www.unitedrc.com/store/product.asp?BrandId=10&ID=28
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| Juancho
May 3, 2005
10:57:57 PM
Entry #: 829273
| My kit came with two motors, one is the XRAY 300 Supersize with plug and the other one is a Venom Fireball Micro series 370P (I thought I was supposed to use either or)... ????
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| Alex S
May 4, 2005
12:36:50 PM
Entry #: 830279
| Try them both and see which you like best. Let me know if you need any help, especialy soldering wires on the motors.
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| Juancho
May 4, 2005
8:45:36 PM
Entry #: 831242
| Welding????... >>>>>>>>Shudders<<<<<<<<<
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| Omar
May 5, 2005
10:11:26 PM
Entry #: 833254
| Juancho where R U!!!!! are you going saturday?
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| Juancho
May 6, 2005
1:29:02 AM
Entry #: 833476
| Mothers Day Omar... "Big Rush season", I will be at the track on Sunday, do you want to meet on Friday afternoon??? (305)742-6460
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| Juancho
May 6, 2005
1:36:30 AM
Entry #: 833485
| Half way building the XRAY guys... the thing is AWESOME (Even though the shock system looks kind of crapy).
BEHOLD PEOPLE ! ! ! >>>> laughing maniacally <<<<<
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| Juancho
May 7, 2005
12:38:48 AM
Entry #: 835233
| Here we go again...
What kind of foams are used in carpet???
Has anyone figured out a descent set up for this thing??? or does Xray reccomends a starting point.
WAY TOO MANY OPTIONS FOR GEARING AND SUCH.
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| Eric G
May 7, 2005
8:40:53 AM
Entry #: 835345
| I have no idea. I have Soft, Medium and hard foams but i don't know which ones work best. I think my gearing now is 17t pinion and 42 spur, I think that's the common setup for the bigger engines. I don't think there's much else to setup on the car. i know there are optional arms to give less caster and less rear toe in, but they'reoption parts. I just wanna throw this thing on the track and run it
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| dj
May 7, 2005
9:48:41 AM
Entry #: 835384
| Just an idea. When my dad had the carpet track, back in the day. Carpet has awesome traction and no tire wear. Maybe you can use the harder one's.
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| Juancho
May 8, 2005
12:14:59 AM
Entry #: 836062
| This is getting just as complex as the 710... I got adjustable camber caster, turnbuckles, gearing, tires.... thanks lord this thing has no spring options or a pipe :o)
Ah, by the way... has anyone figured out how on earth you can set the wheels on the wheel bases without having to basically lean the whole body weight to make them pop in???
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| Eric G
May 8, 2005
12:25:26 AM
Entry #: 836070
| If you think that's bad, jsut wait till you have to take them out. If you try to take out the tires, use like a screwdriver and push down on the inside wheel, then pull off the tire. you can break the universal where the wheel screw goes.
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| Juancho
May 8, 2005
11:29:17 AM
Entry #: 836264
| That is exactly what I meant.... I even drilled a small hole in the middle of the wheel to make it easier... since you cant access the screw once the wheel is on.
I decided to order a few estra wheel bases to keep tire sets mounted instead of keep fighting with these things.
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| Alex S
May 8, 2005
10:56:22 PM
Entry #: 836993
| Well, I programmed mine today and ran it for the 1st time. Holly shiat!!!!!!!!!!! Easily fastest than my Sedan!!!! I think I'm going to race the state race with it instead of the Serpent.
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| Omar
May 9, 2005
7:54:46 PM
Entry #: 838553
| Omar jr.:Hi its lil onar here im always readig all your stuff of the m18.Well im trying to convince my dad to buy one.I probably deser it since im getting exelent grades.THANKS GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Omar
May 9, 2005
7:59:17 PM
Entry #: 838558
| Omar jr.:Im a mess up so ill probably type stuff not correctly and then dont understand what i said so you know now.
I'll try to check up here everyday so just to let you know i can type too now.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 9, 2005
10:00:46 PM
Entry #: 838716
| Hey Omar JR.. Dont worry. We understand everything you type. Im sure your dad will get you an M18. Keep typng..
OOps
i spelled that wrong.
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| Alex S
May 9, 2005
11:27:52 PM
Entry #: 838879
| Hi Omar Jr. Glad to have you in the Forum. We'll all try to convience your Dad too. Good luck and keep up the good grades!
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| Alex S
May 9, 2005
11:43:59 PM
Entry #: 838900
| Juancho did you get a KO servo for your Xray? I just finished stipping mine and I need to buy another. If you did get a KO, what is the # on it?
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| Omar
May 10, 2005
3:41:19 PM
Entry #: 839993
| omar jr.:Thanks guys i'll probably get good luck since i havn't bought stuff like in years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=)
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| Omar
May 10, 2005
3:48:12 PM
Entry #: 840012
| when i type "Omar jr." that will be me the lil omar so that i cant confuse you with my dad.
my dad will just type thats when you know its him
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| Omar
May 10, 2005
3:54:44 PM
Entry #: 840032
| Omar jr.: So Andy when you thinking to stop by my dads work and pick up all the carpet we need for the m18 track?
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| Juancho
May 10, 2005
8:46:14 PM
Entry #: 840556
| Alex, Phill has my car... I have no idea what number the servo is (I know I have a KO something and a Something somenthing).
I have to go back there and change the diffs for the 1'000.000th time since I kept assembling them in opossite directions. Other than that I'm just waiting for the Foam wheels and the bodies and I'll be ready to go.
I think the state race is not going to happen for me :o( .... I'll be closing on new house on Friday and the wife CANT wait to start moving %#@$&*...
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| alucard
May 15, 2005
12:04:09 AM
Entry #: 847117
| What type of charger do i need to charge the batteries?
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| Alex S
May 16, 2005
1:27:27 AM
Entry #: 848022
| Depends on what type of batteries?
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| Juancho
May 16, 2005
12:51:38 PM
Entry #: 848585
| Has any one tested "for real" the XRay yet???
Are there any immeditate race plans for this scale???
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| Alex S
May 16, 2005
5:08:35 PM
Entry #: 849098
| Mine is up and running. Superfast!
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| alucard
May 16, 2005
6:48:28 PM
Entry #: 849270
| the powerpack from xray. It has a wierd plug. like this:
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I do not have an adpater for this type of plug. i only have aligator clips, an adapter for the batts we use on the serpent, mugen, etc.
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| eyecandyman
May 23, 2005
2:22:44 PM
Entry #: 860568
| Got mine on sat.
Alleady finished building it
So far its all stock except for
Mamba 6800
11.1v 3 cell lipo
Also got my 2cell 7.4v lipo for racing
Both are 2100mah
40 shore foam tires
ko micro reciever
its so fast with the 11.1volt it is insane!!!
Kristian
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| Eric G
May 23, 2005
3:07:25 PM
Entry #: 860697
| Carefull with all that power. ALex broke like three parts when he tractions rolled it on Sunday. It's not stable enough for all that speed. :P
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| Alex S
May 23, 2005
11:36:19 PM
Entry #: 861685
| Well it may be. After the otopsey(correct spelling would be appreciated) I discovered that the servo arm was stripped. Remember that before my car disintigrated I complained that it was turning by itself, well, it was.
So it's back to the rebuilding stage.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 24, 2005
12:29:04 AM
Entry #: 861755
| ALRIGHT!! killer...
ok guys the track space is about 600sq ft so kep that in mind with all tha power your strapping on.
In any case I want this to be a truly fun experience and relaxing. I have in mind to race at dave & busters night time. (full liqure bar and food!) and at our track in club house on rain days. I really like the dave & buster idea since it will draw more people to race at our track. what days are good for you guys so i can set it up? I was thinking wed nights??? any thoughts?
Andy
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| Juancho
May 25, 2005
3:27:04 AM
Entry #: 864096
| I'm sorry... can you ellaborate a bit further on the Dave & Busters idea... Liquor & food + racing??? only a few things in life can beat that...mmmm
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 25, 2005
3:22:06 PM
Entry #: 865160
| Dave & buster is at dolphin mall its a entertaintment center and resturant. It has ball rooms which we could use to race our electric cars. The whole family will have fun with all thats there and may attract new members to our gas track.
My idea was to form a group to race 1/18 on wed nights. If anybody has any thoughts on this let me know since i have to plan this out.
GUYS I NEED FEEDBACK NOW.
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| dj
May 25, 2005
3:34:30 PM
Entry #: 865183
| I will come and watch.
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| Eric G
May 25, 2005
4:32:12 PM
Entry #: 865292
| My Wednesday nights are tied up for another month. Middle of June I'll be available.
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| Omar
May 25, 2005
8:15:47 PM
Entry #: 865683
| omar jr:im getting a XRAY guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My graduation is this friday so i ask my dad if he could get me 1 and he said yes!!!!!
Is there another day we can do the race at night??But beside its summer and school is out so ill probably be albe to go.Its also just 1 minute from my grandparents house and i go like everyday so ya ill probably make it.
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| Alex S
May 25, 2005
10:24:00 PM
Entry #: 865888
| I work nights so I'll won't be able make it.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 26, 2005
12:41:53 AM
Entry #: 866032
| Middle of June is a few weeks away Eric..
thats ok.
Alex maybe you could swing in and race for
20mins between appointments.
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| Alex S
May 26, 2005
2:31:34 PM
Entry #: 867130
| I'll just bring the dogs with me. I heard they may open a dog bar.
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| alucard
May 26, 2005
4:41:25 PM
Entry #: 867553
| Weekends would be better for me personally. I dont get out of work until 5:30 or 6pm. And after work i dont feel like doing much. Plus to fight the traffic is crazy. just my 2 cents.
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| Omar
May 26, 2005
5:56:52 PM
Entry #: 867732
| Andy do i need to know anything important from my xray?
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| Eric G
May 26, 2005
6:26:52 PM
Entry #: 867784
| Yes, Have Omar Sr talk to Andy so he can tell you what to get so you don't get something too cheap or too expensive.
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| Omar
May 26, 2005
8:12:09 PM
Entry #: 867921
| Well im probably gettin it tommarow after my graduation is done i can mybe stop by in a hobbie store
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| eyecandyman
May 27, 2005
12:54:39 AM
Entry #: 868253
| I am so impressed with this thing.
the handeling and speed is awsome.
I have done my homework.
I ordered a WHOLE BUNCH of hop ups.
Icant imagine it being much better than it is now.
i will be at every race you set up.
Dave and busters sounds great.
call me to help set up a.s.a.p.
it is so much easier to carry all the stuff i need for a race vs my 710.
Yes Eric i just had to try the 11.1v li-po just once!! I didnt even get two passes at 3/4 throttle before i just went back in the house in shock. happy to still be in one peice. way too fast!
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| eyecandyman
May 27, 2005
1:07:51 AM
Entry #: 868262
| Oh Yah Dj!!--you just watch us, like you said.
you can drive my car for fun, but PLEASE dont buy one. HAHA.
I have seen some vid down loads of the m18 racing in japan and it is unreal how dialed they were. i have also seen vids of them doing 70 plus MPH!!! outside
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 27, 2005
12:22:00 PM
Entry #: 868903
| cool i want to see the vids.. whats the link?
looks like for Dave and Buster we have..
Roly
Kristian
Eric
Myself
Omar jr?
We need more for Dave and Buster but we will get there.
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| Omar
May 27, 2005
2:06:38 PM
Entry #: 869138
| Omar jr:Ya im gettin mines probably today as my graduation gift from my parents.
ill work as fast to build it day and night for i can race it sooner or later.so ya probably count me too.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 27, 2005
4:16:09 PM
Entry #: 869456
| Great! Alain is in as well..
Today I picked up the carpet tiles.. cant wait to test at Royal Palm!
lets decide on layout ..
ohh juancho is in too i think.. please comfirm juancho that your in for dave busters on wed nights.. just checking.
guys bring your cars out this weekend and lets talk about our plans..
Andy
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| alain
May 27, 2005
5:05:22 PM
Entry #: 869576
| I'm in. Prepare for total domination =))
I'll have everything charged and ready for tomorrow.
Alain
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| eyecandyman
May 28, 2005
12:03:35 AM
Entry #: 870067
| ANDY, THE VIDS ARE ON 1/18TH.COM
YOU WONT NEED TO SEE THE VIDS. YOU CAN SEE MY CAR. WE CAN POP IN THE 11.1V BATT FOR FUN IF WE CAN FIND SPACE.
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| RoyalPalmrace
May 29, 2005
8:03:08 PM
Entry #: 871196
| i'm impressed with the perfomance of your car..
wow.. cant believe i was able to compete with a gas turing car!!! that was a mtx-3 not an RTR! that was just the 7volt the 11 volt battery must be insane madness. maybe the 11volt could run an 1/8 scale!
very cool!
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| Juancho
May 31, 2005
8:04:04 PM
Entry #: 874167
| This might come a bit late, but just got internet access at my new place.
I'm in for Wednesday nights, I'm expecting to go back to normal RC practice days as of this coming weekend...
Hevent even tried my X Ray.
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| RacerX
June 1, 2005
5:52:07 PM
Entry #: 876164
| Well, well, well.... Looks like there is a new toy for the kids(adults) to play with. I see that DJ (Electric car master) is being held at bay..lol. I have a feeling he will be suduced and turned.
Thank is all..
RacerX
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| Juancho
June 9, 2005
11:26:33 AM
Entry #: 889568
| Hey, where are we on the XRay program?
Need some guidance, I might be doing something wrong with the differentials:
When I finally finished the assembly I had the wheels turning opposite directions, so I changed the diff going the wrong direction, and now the car is going in reverse.... If I turn the diffs in the other direction, I go back to opposite directions.... uuuuhhh???
H E L P ! ! ! !
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| Eric G
June 9, 2005
12:22:53 PM
Entry #: 889781
| Wow, that's crazy. Since I got mine from ebay it was already built. I don't know what to tell you. I'm sure you just put something on wrong. Check the manual again. Or maybe check your speed control
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| Juancho
June 9, 2005
1:09:54 PM
Entry #: 889917
| I didnt use the kit diffs, mine are the steel differentials that come already assembled... I will just switch both sides to the opposite direction and see what happens... other wise I will have to mount the body backwards and learn how to drive with rear steering :o)
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| Eric G
June 9, 2005
4:48:16 PM
Entry #: 890628
| I'm going to try to layout the carpet this weekend with Andy so we can start designing the layout.
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| eyecandyman
June 10, 2005
2:09:04 AM
Entry #: 891420
| Im ready, I recieved all the hop ups and rebuilt the car from top to bottom. the handeling is unreal. By the way the "atomic" aluminum cvds suck. They are so poorley machined that they dont even fit through the bearing hole. i don thin it is a good ho up. hte plastic out drive has held up fine.
Juancho. the ball diff is suposed to turn the opposite tire, the opposite direction.
just drop it in and go.
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| Eric G
June 10, 2005
1:38:22 PM
Entry #: 892193
| Yeah but if he put it the wrong way, then it will spin the wheels backwards
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| Juancho
June 11, 2005
1:26:41 AM
Entry #: 893191
| Exactly... I had to dissasembly both Diff and switch sides... Is working fine now....
DYING to try it out.
The layouts Andy found in a web site not too long ago were very cool, there was one in particular with an Spanish name, I think it was Awesome.
Are we going to use telemetry for them too???, I already installed a transponder on it jejeje
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| Juancho
June 11, 2005
1:43:08 AM
Entry #: 893207
| Eric, how many squares of carpet LxW???
http://www.rcp-tracks.com/html/home.html, has a track builder program, members could try different layouts and e mail you or Andy
www.rcptrackbuider.com
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| Eric G
June 11, 2005
9:13:42 PM
Entry #: 893831
| Andy's got all the carpet tiles at the track. We can check them out tommorow. I never raced these micros so I don't know a thing about a good layout. Let's see what we can come up with.
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| eyecandyman
June 13, 2005
12:02:32 AM
Entry #: 894844
| Eric, whats your e mail? so i can send you pics of my hopped up m18 ! i cant wait for us to start
racing. e mail me- Kristian@princemedia.tv
Kristian.
By the way Dj, need to talk to you re:350z rims etc.
finallaly got one this weekend
2005 35th anniversary edition.
its been along time comming.
call me.
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| Juancho
June 13, 2005
12:33:46 AM
Entry #: 894874
| All right, finally got to run the XRAY today... very FUN... But in all honesty I was expecting it to come out flying out of control... :o(
I guess this calls for the BLACK MAMBA
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| Juancho
June 13, 2005
12:36:30 AM
Entry #: 894880
| AWESOME paint job Alex, but just out of curiosity: what are the eyes for?
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| Eric G
June 14, 2005
10:11:13 PM
Entry #: 898928
| Think of it like the eye from Lord of the Rings
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| Juancho
June 15, 2005
2:47:59 PM
Entry #: 900181
| I searched for the Mamba engine... where do I get it???...
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| Marcio
June 16, 2005
2:04:13 AM
Entry #: 901183
| How's that wednesday night at daves n buster going? I'm interested...
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| Eric G
June 18, 2005
9:23:15 PM
Entry #: 905369
| WOW!..these things are a blast. We finally layed out the carpet and Robert Maestry put down a layout. Those Mamba's with the lipo batteries are definitely overkill. Anyone that's gonna get one of these just needs a few 6 cell packs and a 300/380 size motor and that's all you'll need. The Mamba will have this car flying off the track.
Only Juan and I had them ready to run so everyone took turns driving ours. Looks like rain outs won't be so bad after all.
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| Juancho
June 19, 2005
12:44:48 AM
Entry #: 905500
| Whay about them M18's??? They are really fun... Even the Pros were lining up to have a shot at driving...
I agree with Eric, anything over 370 will be a waste on a track designed for this scale.
Again, I was amazed to see how different the driving can be, it requires a lot more hands on and concentration, but the car handles awesome and I think it can help your driving A LOT for bigger scales.
IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND HAVEN'T GOT ONE OF THESE.... YOU'VE GOT TO. Perfect choice for a rained out events.
I wonder if we should get some more carpet???
Hey, where is Alex Serrano???
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| RoyalPalmrace
June 19, 2005
2:02:21 PM
Entry #: 905818
| Yeah those m18s are really fun. I will have a loop ready for the carpet track. I think these cars are strong and low maintenace. They really are super inexpensive and handle awsome. This will really help those who start off in the hobby to get used to driving so that when they run nitro they will understand how the car should handle. We should stick to 300 370 engines and 7volt packs as a general rule. This will be our stock class. right now i dont care run what you have until the group gets bigger.
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| Eric G
June 19, 2005
4:17:34 PM
Entry #: 905901
| Serrano is still depressed after rolling his car with the Mamba at full speed and breaking a few parts. I think I motivated him though after telling him about yesterday. he'll build that thing back up soon :)
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| Juancho
June 19, 2005
6:46:52 PM
Entry #: 906002
| Yeah, Alex is the real RC Trooper!!!, and after all... he started this whole M18 thing.
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| Eric G
June 21, 2005
1:55:36 PM
Entry #: 909360
| I just replaced my stock Chassis with the Motek Panther carbon fiber chassis. Looks sweet. Definitely MUCH stiffer. Let's see how it handles on Sunday :)
www.motekracing.com
Anyone that wants one, Andy can get it for you, since he's our new Motek Dealer :P
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| Juancho
June 21, 2005
7:42:50 PM
Entry #: 910076
| Oh maaaan!!!...
The Panther conversion 140 Pro looks sweet.
What color did you get???
Andy: do you plan on keeping this in stock or listed in ShopSerpent???... Put me down for this set in Blue. A W E S O M E ! ! !
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| Eric G
June 21, 2005
9:30:31 PM
Entry #: 910250
| No i got the 150, i don't want to change the wheelbase I got the blue, you get something else :) Hee Hee
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| Eric G
June 22, 2005
11:50:45 AM
Entry #: 911100
| OK...been doing some research. Maybe those brushless systems, like the Mamba do make sense. Any 300 size motor will cost you between $15-$30. The ESC like a Novak SPY is another $50. With those brushed motors, you need to change the brushes every couple of runs, which is a bit of a pain. THe brushes are cheap ($3) But since there's not too many shops around here that support the micro scene it's a pain to get them. The brushless System will cost you $100, about $20 more that a good setup with Brush motors. If you run the lipo batteries they're way too fast, but if you run the 6 cell packs, I think they will be more controllable. I have emailed the people that make the Mamba to see what system configurations they recommend. I'll fill you guys in as soon as I hear. I think if we're going to start this up, everyone should have an understanding of what to look for and why. I'll keep you guys updated.
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| Juancho
June 22, 2005
1:07:41 PM
Entry #: 911294
| I spoke with a Motek rep this morning, they do reccomend the bigger wheelbase for 300 engines and over, he said that the chassi is way more stiffer than the one I'm using now (Since the top plate is attached to all points Diff casing). It has a bit more space to accomodate the battery, servo and receiver (Which in my case was VERY tight) and is also lighter, comes with the engine mount, the servo saver, battery stap, shock retainer and bumper brace... I dont know, the thing just looks AWESOME.
http://www1.instantestore.net/merchant10762/pd_panther_conversion.cfm#
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| Eric G
June 22, 2005
4:24:25 PM
Entry #: 911714
| Juancho, check your gmail
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| Juancho
June 22, 2005
10:48:38 PM
Entry #: 912289
| Well, I just cant make up my mind... Either I try to sell my X Ray with all the toys to build a better one with the stuff I have on its way (Which I doubt I get my $$$ worth), or I'll just have to take the electronics out and keep it as a spare (Which again, is too much $$$ to have in storage).
If somebody cares to make an offer (The only thing I'm taking out is the AMD transponder), my X Ray has: Graphite chassi convertion kit, KO Propo 302F receiver (Crystals included chanel 89), Futaba S3101 Servo, XMC speed control with brake (Brake not instaled), Supersized 300 XRAY motor, Aluminum Adjustable Diffs (FR and Rear), 1200 Battery Pack, Alloy motor Mount, Oversize Aluminum Engine Heatzinc, Adjustable turnbuckles and Rear linkages (Not installed), Aluminum CVD (FR and Rear). Foam tires, Painted Body (Not trimmed).
I swear I have over $ 500.00 on this thing.
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| Juancho
June 24, 2005
5:43:28 PM
Entry #: 915553
| From the comments I have gotten out in the street, it looks like we are going to have to set up a mandatory stock class or we are going to have to add an outlaw version class for it...mmmmm
The way I'm going I'll probably race them both...
Like my mom used to say: It looks like my eyes are bigger than my mouth... and that is a LOT!!!
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| Eric G
June 24, 2005
8:12:08 PM
Entry #: 915766
| I think 6 cell with brushed motors makes the most sense. Stock 180 motors with 5 cell packs are kinda slow. Switching to a 280/300 size motor isn't much more expensive and should be driveable. We'll find out this weekend.
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| Juancho
June 24, 2005
9:18:18 PM
Entry #: 915814
| I completelly agree, I think the only mandatory spec should be applied to the motor (And body maybe)...
I didnt notice much difference between the stock set up and mine (As far as performance) did you???
Are there any other X Ray drivers that would give some input to this forum, Please.
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| Alex S
June 26, 2005
4:50:44 PM
Entry #: 916968
| Holy crap!!!! These xrays are a blast!!! Everyone needs to get one.
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| Eric G
June 26, 2005
9:31:39 PM
Entry #: 917233
| OK so here's my take on the types of setup options we have.
Stock Xray Powerpack Setup - 180 Size motor. Cheapest setup. This is nice for true beginners. The speed is enough with a 6 cell pack and the run time is great. The speed controler is limited to 180 size stock motors only, so you can't upgrade without buying a new speed controller. The Powerpack includes everything you need except the receiver.
300/370 Motor Setup - This is quicker than the 180 size motor. It's fast but still manageable. 6 cells give it good speed and decent run time, but the 180 will last longer. Maybe a lipo battery will give better run time. Motors are as cheap as $15 and up to $30ish if you want. But you do have to get a separate speed controller. Novak Spy is one of the popular ones. Xray also makes a nice one that fits the chassis well.
Brushless setup - Mamba - Crazy fast. 11V lipo is WAY too fast for the carpet. Traction Roll galore. Maybe the 7.4V battery will be more mangeable. 6 cell NiMh should be driveable, but you need good connectors for the motor to perform best. You need a Brushless specific speed controller. You can get a Mamba & it's Speed Controller for $99 about $20 more than a typical 300 setup. The nice thing of brushless is that they don't require much maintenance.
if we get enough people, I think we should have a Stock Powerpack class and then an open class with 6 cell packs to keep power even, but any motor you want to run. But let's see how much this grows first. Nitro is still #1 for me.
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| Eric G
June 27, 2005
9:51:13 AM
Entry #: 917782
| All that being said, you can buy a Mamba setup for $85 THIS WEEK ONLY at www.b-p-p.com.
They're having a 15% off ANYTHING sale since they're closed this week. You get free shipping too, BUT the order won't go out until July 5th. SO if you want to wait a week to save $15. These people are cheap anyways, everywhere else these setups cost $125. I'm getting a Mamba 6800 and Kokam 7.4v 1500mAh Lipo pack. Remember, if you plan on getting a Lipo battery, you need a SPECIFIC charger to charge them. Not all chargers to. They have them on that site too. Get the good Dean's ULTRA plugs (Not the Micro ones) This is one of the keys to good performance. I'm getting enough to redo all my packs. OK, that's it.
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| Juancho
June 27, 2005
10:27:49 AM
Entry #: 917847
| The simplier the Better, I think we should make a Semi Stock Class where only the Motor and Battery output are regullated... For sure anything above 380 is way too powerfull for a track this big.
We can also set a Power Class to Race the Mamba equiped cars (OPEN OUTLAW)... that should be fun.
I will totally forget about the stock-stock class, the difference in $$$ between a 180 and a 380 engine is way too small (Even for novices I think the 380 is driveable).
In any case... THIS THING IS A BLAST, and I can actually drive it a bit... jejejeje
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| Eric G
June 27, 2005
11:11:06 AM
Entry #: 917944
| Well that's the thing. The Mamba "should" perform similar to a 300/370 when you run a 6Cell pack. The benefit is the less maintenance. So that's what makes the Brushless ideal. Controlling the power is the big concern.
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| Alex S
June 27, 2005
12:56:11 PM
Entry #: 918184
| Hellooooo. The Mamba with 7.2 is always raced against 300 motors it is not considered outlaw. I say we forget classes and run for fun. Talking about classes now is a little premature, let get the people involved with any set-up first.
The cost of the Mamba is lower than the 300 when you consider that they last much longer, $85-$99 gets you motor and speed control, and you really only need 1 battery cuzz they last much longer. With 6 cells you need at least 2 to have any fun. I charged mine once on Sunday and ran the whole time while everyone else charged 3 times.
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| Eric G
June 27, 2005
1:20:40 PM
Entry #: 918247
| Now I agree. Brushless does have it's advantages and it's not really more expensive than a 300 setup. I'm getting mine and the 7.4v and that should do it. With that site offering the 15% off and free shipping this week, now's the time to jump on it.
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| Juancho
June 27, 2005
8:39:25 PM
Entry #: 919117
| YES!!!, Lets do OPEN while we see which way we are going...
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| Juancho
June 27, 2005
11:38:42 PM
Entry #: 919381
| Meanwhile I will build my secret weapon... jejeje
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| howard
June 29, 2005
6:52:33 PM
Entry #: 922724
| well...after one try on sunday, went home, bid on one that afternoon on e-bay and was lucky. got a m18 with servo,motor,speed control and was already built never run.cheap!!all i
need is a battery and ready to go.whats the deal with batteries,i have questions anybody localy have parts for the car ?
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| Juancho
June 30, 2005
10:50:28 AM
Entry #: 923610
| JA!, I knew you were hooked...
It will be very smart to get a couple batteries since they last for about 5 minutes, unless your set up takes a 7 volt or something like that.
I think you can order most parts from Andy at a very good price, other than that you can try eBay.
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| Alex S
July 7, 2005
1:46:23 AM
Entry #: 932515
| Kristian, where did you buy the heat sink for your mamba?
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