My Micro T

[xmodzracer]

Here he is:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1076.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1077.jpg

So dubbed Plankton.

This car is not going to be a speed beast like my radline. I love the fact that I can put this car on the ground and drive it without having to worry about anything breaking within five seconds. So far the only mod is x-truck soft shocks because the stock ones were too springy. Granted there are some weak parts that I will slowly be weeding out and replacing with aluminum, but this car will remain a fun car.

Parts on the way due Tuesday:

Only speed mod:BBII

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/MicroBBII.jpg

Threaded Front and Rear Axles:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/ThreadedFronts.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/ThreadedRears.jpg

Carbon Fiber Steering Links:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/CarbonFiberSteeringLink.jpg

And some shiny new Wheels:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/Micro5Spoke.jpg




The only plan I really have is that I would like it to become all aluminum eventually. And If I reach that point I will possibly convert it to Brushless.

For now he just hangs with his big bro:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1078.jpg

[fieldfairy2]

In the pics that is a BB1 motor and i have heard that the CF links will snap. Then again people usually bash these trucks to nothing. Bearings and The 3r titanium turnbuckles are the best upgrades besides the threaded axles. Have fun with your new vehicle!

[xmodzracer]

Ball bearings are the next on my to find list. and thats weird because atomic has that motor listed as the bbII

Eieldfairy if you read the article where they debuted the motor it says that it is the exact same as the BBI except that it has actual ball bearings. That is why it looks the same.

[taiwanesekid05]

I've got a Micro T too. The BB2 has a nice punch to it, better than stock obviously. IMO, after destroying a few stock steering links, I found that guitar picks work pretty well ;)

So yeah, pretty good mods you've got there. Ball bearings are obviously the next thing you need on your list ;)

[fieldfairy2]

I own both the bb1 and bb2. The sticker on the bb2 was changed and the you can see the bearings clearly in the endbell and can;)

Just have fun with it. These can handle the jumps well. :nod:

[xmodzracer]

plan to have tons of fun with it thanks for all the comments guys!

[xmodzracer]

Two more things on order

Micro Groove Tires (I just like the look):

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/groovetire.jpg

And three sets of Micro Deans:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/microdeans.jpg

Also once these come I plan on doing my wire swap with the wire I used on my Radline. And today the stupid antenna snapped so I made a reinforced one with an xmods gen 1 antenna.

[xmodzracer]

Update:


Got some more stuff done

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1083.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1085.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1087.jpg


Decided to go with Atomics rims and tire combo. The silver ones were just too heavy. I like these tires but they are kinda slick even with the second softest set. But I like to use them. I have also put in ball bearings on all four corners.

Total list now:
Atomic Wheels
Atomic 20 degree tires
Micro Deans
Ball Bearings
Aluminum Skid plate
carbon fiber steering links
Custom made antenna
Threaded axles all around
Truck shocks on rear
xmods crystal


yeah... thats pretty much it...

oh yeah and I modified the charger too

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1086.jpg




COMMENTS PLEASE!!!

[xmodzracer]

OK! Back from boot and decided to throw my self back into the hobby scene. The radline was stashed onto the the top shelf of the closet until I feel like fighting it again. The xmods were all sold prior to leaving for boot camp. This leaves none other than the micro t... and with nothing else taking my pay check except the car... time to upgrade!

So i wanna say that I'm a little disappointed at the availability of parts from atomic and other sites. So with a little research and some orders from various sites, here is the micro now:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1167.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1168.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1169.jpg

Mods now include:
-Atomic Wheels
-Atomic 20 degree tires
-Micro Deans
-Ball Bearings
-Aluminum Skid plate
-Carbon fiber steering links
-Custom made antenna
-Threaded axles all around
-Truck shocks on rear
-xmods crystal
-Atomic BBII Motor
-Losi 2s Lipo
-Aluminum Front Shock Mount
-Aluminum Rear Shock Mount

Mods in the mail to arrive tomorrow:
-Aluminum Shocks Front and Rear
-Aluminum Dogbones
-Aluminum Steering Knuckles
-Aluminum Front A-Arms
-Aluminum Rear A-Arms

Also had the rear carrier hubs but atomic called me and told me that there were no other ones available...

[Action B]

I've always wanted one of these. If only they were all wheel drive.

[xmodzracer]

Its not really an extreme off road car to me. Yeah it can run off road but it would need to be a smooth car. I see the need for four wheel drive but not so much in racing of these. They really dont need it. They do offer a micro crawler though with four wheel drive. I just dont like crawling either lol

[Action B]

Its not really an extreme off road car to me. Yeah it can run off road but it would need to be a smooth car. I see the need for four wheel drive but not so much in racing of these. They really dont need it. They do offer a micro crawler though with four wheel drive. I just dont like crawling either lol

I don't want to race it! I race mini-z. I just want to take it on some trails or something. Off roading!

[xmodzracer]

thats what I have mine for lol. Its just my little play thing until i get back into possibly bigger faster toys lol.

also I just ordered everything else i plan on buying for this car with the exception of a new chassis.

Losi Micro T Silver Aluminum Front Camber Link (item# TM054 Silver) $4.99 x 1 $4.99
Losi Micro T stainless steel screw set (item# RCZLOS030) $21.99 x 1 $21.99
Losi Micro T Silver aluminum Front bulkhead upper cap (item# TM012A silver) $10.99 x 1 $10.99
Micro T silver aluminum front C-hubs caster blocks (item# MCT1908) $10.99 x 1 $10.99
Losi Micro T Series Silver Aluminum Motor Heatsink Guard (item# TOYZ36 SILVER) $8.99 x 1 $8.99
Losi Micro T silver rear aluminum hub hubs (item# TM022 Silver) $8.99 x 1 $8.99
Losi Micro T, Baja , Desert Silver Aluminum gear box gearbox (item# TOYZ31 silver)

[Action B]

Okay. You made me buy one with this thread :p I'm not sure if I should thank you or be angry.

I just purchased on ebay a lightly used Losi micro desert truck with 2 lithium batteries and chargers.

I have a question for you. When I buy bearings, how many do I need? Losi website says the transmission is equipped with ball bearings, is this true? I see on ebay some with 8 wheel bearings and some with 8 wheel and 2 gearbox.

[amorton94]

Okay. You made me buy one with this thread :p I'm not sure if I should thank you or be angry.

I just purchased on ebay a lightly used Losi micro desert truck with 2 lithium batteries and chargers.

I have a question for you. When I buy bearings, how many do I need? Losi website says the transmission is equipped with ball bearings, is this true? I see on ebay some with 8 wheel bearings and some with 8 wheel and 2 gearbox.

You really only need 8. I can't remember if the trans has bearings stock, I'm pretty sure it does though. And if it was me, I'd be angry at him :p . Only cuz I know him though.

[Action B]

You really only need 8. I can't remember if the trans has bearings stock, I'm pretty sure it does though. And if it was me, I'd be angry at him :p . Only cuz I know him though.

Well, I don't mind as long as the truck is fun and doesn't break too much. I heard that they are durable compared to radlines. I just moved into a smaller place and have no space to drive my mini-z, so I'm hoping I can run my Micro-t around on the carpet space and outside on the road.

So now I have

1 x Mini-Z MA-010
1 x Eflite MCX
1 x Losi Micro-DT

[xmodzracer]

yeah they can take one hell of a beating


ok got in some more aluminum

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1170.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1171.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1172.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1173.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1174.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/100_1175.jpg


also got my last package tonight. ill post pics asap

[Action B]

Here is the one I bought off of ebay. I think I got a decent deal on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190358680112&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[playengine]

also check out http://www.playengine.co.uk for radline (http://www.playengine.co.uk) cars and parts

[xmodzracer]

Playengine, it's not so much locating and purchasing parts. My radline is so extremely modified that it gets stupid electrical glitches that i have to fix. It works great when it works but right now I just don't feel like fighting with the electronics.

And that does look like a good deal

[xmodzracer]

Soooooooo.... ive been through mct, and now im at my mos school and i finally decided that i need to work on this some more. got my grandma to send it to me and now here it is!!! also found a hobby shop near by with tons of losi crap so this weekend im gonna go check it out!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0056.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0058.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0059.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0061.jpg

[GearHeadV8]

**** i couldnt find it but where did you get the sick blue wire? i just got a dt and a micro t the micro t is gonna get upgraded and then when i get my first car its going in there ha and the dt is just for fun all around so im hoping i can get to the point of yours with the sick blue wire. looking good cant wait to see more of it

[xmodzracer]

that was actually left over wire from my car stereo. it was the remote wire to hook up an amp. It has amazingly low resistance and actually makes a huge difference when attached.

[GearHeadV8]

oh dang did it come with it? do you know what gauge it was?

[xmodzracer]

no i bought this car new. the wire came in this (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Boss-10-Gauge-Amplifier-Installation-Kit/11968794) pack. if you look in the pic its the blue on the far right. its only like six copper wires on the inside but its really thick

[xmodzracer]

CARNAGE!!!

found two guys in my barracks with stock dts messing around so i brought mine out...

torque test!!!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/DSCN0073.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/Micro%20T/DSCN0074.jpg

totally destroyed the front left and rear right wheel.... oh and shattered the front shock mount.... ugh...

[96SVT281]

was that with the upgraded goodies if not that just gives you reason to buy better parts

[xmodzracer]

oh yes that was the almost completely aluminum car. It took one heck of a beating

[96SVT281]

wow thats crazy by torque test you mean the car wasnt hit....

[xmodzracer]

nooo.... i punched the throttle with the rear wheels in a divet... the front shocks came from trying to drive with the broken wheel... the other wheel im not too sure about actually...

[xmodzracer]

update:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0080.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0081.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0079.jpg

oh and....

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0082.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/DSCN0083.jpg

the micro finally went brushless!

also got some parts coming in for the baja:


http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd4/xmodzracer/order.png

purple and graphite/black appearance on this one. Also gonna have a lipo and the BBII motor that came out of my other micro