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SkylineLvr
02-15-2009, 09:06 PM
I've got my lights hooked up on my Mini-Z and they work great when I put it in drive, but when I go in reverse they don't light up. They do light up if I barely give it any throttle, but if I give it half to full throttle, they don't light up. Is this normal for Mini-Z's? Or do I have a problem with a connection?

Dr. Kustom
02-15-2009, 10:08 PM
That's not normal, sounds like you have some connection problems, and what kinda lights do you use on your AWD?

SkylineLvr
02-15-2009, 11:01 PM
I bought the Atomic IC065 Mini-Z Micro Light System from Atomic Mods

Dr. Kustom
02-15-2009, 11:08 PM
I have the same lights kit, and this is my way of connecting them, i put the red and black wires between where the PCB and the battery wires touch and screw them together.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP1110-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP1111.jpg

JDMDUDE
02-16-2009, 12:05 AM
can those lights be use on mr015 right

Dr. Kustom
02-16-2009, 12:08 AM
They should work for all kind of mini-z.

SkylineLvr
02-16-2009, 12:37 AM
Nice set-up. I just tried it out and now the lights are on permanently. Which is better then not having lights while in reverse. Now I have a new problem. The chassis is powered up even with the switch set to off and the front tires are turned over to the right. I adjusted the trim, but it didn't help to center it. I will try and figure this out in the morning. Getting tired. I just took the batteries out for now

Dr. Kustom
02-16-2009, 12:49 AM
All the stock Mini-Z have problem like that, my suggestion is that, turn off your car before you turn off the controller. Or upgrade your AWD to 2.4

XmodzICON82
02-16-2009, 12:55 AM
if you get the light kit for the mini-z from rc mart they work wonderful...i bought a set along with the underbody neon kit and they stay on unless you push the button switch and turn them off....ohh and they are bright....

SkylineLvr
02-16-2009, 05:11 PM
Those lights look really nice, but it looks like the wires take up a lot of space under the body.

Do they make lights for Mini-Z's that work like the one's for Xmods? You know, light up when you drive, then light up when you brake and go in reverse?