Hey New to the hobby got a few questions.

[RCahill]

Hey everyone. Ive been really looking into buying the 2009 370 xmod car because i feel it is a fun hobby i would like to get into but i have a few questions before i make my purchase. First is that i want to buy the car and put in the stilleto chasis and i also want to buy the upgraded battery pack, the Ion Pro 2S, but i had a question on how to recharge the battery because it doesnt come with a charger?. I am also looking at buying the Scion tC body for my car but is there another part u need besides just the body to mount it?

Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

[Action B]

Hey everyone. Ive been really looking into buying the 2009 370 xmod car because i feel it is a fun hobby i would like to get into but i have a few questions before i make my purchase. First is that i want to buy the car and put in the stilleto chasis and i also want to buy the upgraded battery pack, the Ion Pro 2S, but i had a question on how to recharge the battery because it doesnt come with a charger?. I am also looking at buying the Scion tC body for my car but is there another part u need besides just the body to mount it?

If you look on ebay you should be able to fine a lithium kit that comes with a charger for 35 bucks or cheaper. If you don't feel comfortable with that atomicmods has lithium chargers in stock, you need the 2S charger (2 batteries in a series). IF you switch to a Scion TC, you will need the body and the front clip along with the appropriate chassis spacer and driveshaft.

If your looking at driving around for fun and doing upgrades, Xmods are great. IF your looking at finding a local club, do upgrades and use them to race competitively on a track, I would like to kindly direct you towards the Mini-Z line of RC cars.

[RCahill]

thanks that really helps ya i want to go with the 2S lithium pack with the stilletto chasis

[Action B]

thanks that really helps ya i want to go with the 2S lithium pack with the stilletto chasis

Okay, good luck. If you need any help with the installation feel free to ask questions. Also check out the tech section of this website there is usually a lot of good tutorials there.

[RCahill]

Thanks for the help. i was looking up some instructions on installing the stilletto chassis that doesnt look hard, but i dont kno how hard it is to install the new battery pack. and also where do i find out what drive shaft and motor spacer i need when i get a new body for the car?

does anyone have any suggestions besides the new battery and the chassis that i should get before that?

whats the difference between the Xmods Evolution 2009 370z and the Xmods Street 370z?

[Action B]

Thanks for the help. i was looking up some instructions on installing the stilletto chassis that doesnt look hard, but i dont kno how hard it is to install the new battery pack. and also where do i find out what drive shaft and motor spacer i need when i get a new body for the car?

does anyone have any suggestions besides the new battery and the chassis that i should get before that?

whats the difference between the Xmods Evolution 2009 370z and the Xmods Street 370z?

The new battery pack is very easy to install with basic soldering skills. If there is not a tutorial in the tech forum I will provide one for you. If the soldering iron is not for you I am an approved service provider on this site and will do it for you for $10.

If your doing this, additional mods depend on the purpose of the vehicle. However, generally speaking, a car with lithium generally needs the following upgrades to be reasonably driveable for any purpose.

1. heat sink - Your motor will heat up fast.
2. All wheel drive- Your car will not have much traction
3. Tires- Your car will not have much traction
4. Bearings- Reduce drag and tighten up slop
5. Vented canister motor - Your motor will heat up fast

I'd like you to know that the lithium mod is not suitable for most track conditions. What do you plan on doing with this car?

[RCahill]

i plan on just using it to mess around in my house drifting and such

[Action B]

i plan on just using it to mess around in my house drifting and such

Then the list I made is a good setup to start with and lithium will do fine. Hope you have a big area because that car will be pretty fast. You'll also want to gear the car up some for prolonged drifts.

[dontspamme]

I don't recommend lithium for drifting, as thats WAY too powerful. But rather 4 AAA's like the stock configuration. But instead of crap batteries, use R1Wurks or something. Heres what I think for a ideal drifter. Not saying Action B's is wrong or anything.

4 AAAs - R1Wurks or Team Orion batteries
AWD - Needed to ease drift
Torquey motor - Atomic stock BB motor would be fine here
Tires - Hard slicks or the drift kit.
GPM - Dogbones and axles for less slop and the dogbones are known to break easy.
Bearings - Need the drivetrain to be smooth

Now, if you really want to go all the way, get some derlin gears which are smooth then stock and a CF driveshaft which is lighter which means more power. Probably forgot a thing or two, it's late and I'm tired.

[erics00ls]

Welcome.. and everything that could be said pretty much has been said here, haha

[RCahill]

well i was thinking lithium cuz i dont just want to drift i want to go fast to lol. my basement is about 2000sq feet so i have a big space to play in. also are these things ok to use outside like on pavement?

[winner]

well i was thinking lithium cuz i dont just want to drift i want to go fast to lol. my basement is about 2000sq feet so i have a big space to play in. also are these things ok to use outside like on pavement?

honestly i'd stay away from lithium if your new, its expensive and you have to use special chargers. and also if you dont pay very close attention to details you can blow your car up. also you can drift with stock motor, it has plenty of power. and yes you can run your car outside but its not the best thing to do for a xmod.

[RCahill]

well im pretty handy with electronics, specially when its only a little bit of soldering and i can follow directions pretty well. its not to much for my budget, the 2S lithium pack is only 29.99, then the chasis is another 30 so its not to bad in terms of price

[winner]

did you think of a lithium charger?

http://www.atomicmods.com/Products/Dynamite-LiPo-Charger__13380.aspx

[RCahill]

the lithium pack on ebay comes with a charger

[winner]

thats not a safe charger, if you were tp accidently over charge with thoose chargers you will blow up the lipo set..

[RCahill]

why would they sell a kit with a charger if the charger is going to blow up the battery pack? and if that charger is no good how much is a lipo charger then?

[winner]

did you think of a lithium charger?

http://www.atomicmods.com/Products/Dynamite-LiPo-Charger__13380.aspx

they sell them with thoose chargers for price, if it blows up then its the buyers fault for over charging them. if you get a lithium safe charger then it will automaticay shut off when the battery is done charging..

[RCahill]

well we will see. im not going to do this all at once but i do plan on going lithium as one of my first mods. I hate the stupid ugly clonking battery pack that is on the car stock. so i want the sleeker look of the upgraded chassis with the lith 2S

well with that charger that is unsafe. how long do you have to overcharge the battery for it to blow up? and how long does it take to charge the battery?. im glad your helping me out with this befor i make any decisions and set myself back some monney

[Action B]

well with that charger that is unsafe. how long do you have to overcharge the battery for it to blow up? and how long does it take to charge the battery?. im glad your helping me out with this befor i make any decisions and set myself back some monney

I've been using the ebay batteries for years with the ebay chargers. Its true they are not as sophisticated as some but its basically a cellphone battery charger. So if you feel safe charging your phone or laptop this is basically the same thing. For me they have worked fine, I'd buy the kit again. I've purchased 4 kits off of there and been using them for years.

[RCahill]

this thread is turning into a battle haha. first thing i have to do is buy the car, then ill weigh my options once it gets here

I don't recommend lithium for drifting, as thats WAY too powerful. But rather 4 AAA's like the stock configuration. But instead of crap batteries, use R1Wurks or something. Heres what I think for a ideal drifter. Not saying Action B's is wrong or anything.

4 AAAs - R1Wurks or Team Orion batteries
AWD - Needed to ease drift
Torquey motor - Atomic stock BB motor would be fine here
Tires - Hard slicks or the drift kit.
GPM - Dogbones and axles for less slop and the dogbones are known to break easy.
Bearings - Need the drivetrain to be smooth

Now, if you really want to go all the way, get some derlin gears which are smooth then stock and a CF driveshaft which is lighter which means more power. Probably forgot a thing or two, it's late and I'm tired.

if i buy the Atomic stock BB motor. should it be the AWD motor?

[DRFTKO]

RCahill, please use the edit button as you have double posted numerous times throughout this thread. I have went through and merged all of your multiple posts. I would suggest for you to take a look at the rules (if you haven't already) that are linked in my sig, so you can avoid getting any infraction(s) in the future. You have been warned.;)

[dontspamme]

Yes, it should be the AWD one.

http://www.atomicmods.com/Products/Atomic-AWD013-AWD-Ball-Bearing-Stock-Motor__12105.aspx

[Action B]

thats not a safe charger, if you were tp accidently over charge with thoose chargers you will blow up the lipo set..

Thats not true, this statement is so false. To prove it I am going to plug my ebay lithium kit to the wall socket now and unplug it a week from now. How is that for overcharged? I leave it plugged in all the time. It IS a lithium charger and it IS designed like a cellphone charger to stop charging at a point.

[RCahill]

So i decided that next thursday is going to be the day i place my order for the car, i cant wait to get it and mess around im getting anxious. Im sorry that i was putting multiple posts, new to the forum thing and i didnt realize that you could edit a post. and ActionB i trust you on that lithium charger being correct because to many people would complain and would be able to get that company in trouble if they were selling faulty equipment



Ive been looking online for the starter kit that i want to buy and i want to go with the 370z. Now on all the starter kits ive seen it says Xmods Evolution. and the 370z says Xmods Street. i was just wondering if somone could help me out with the difference? or if there is a difference in the upgrade parts you have to buy?

[taiwanesekid05]

They're both the same. Pretty much the only difference is that the Evolution has a crystal (to change frequencies) and the body has a body kit. The parts are all the same (just different design for the cardboard) so Evo upgrades are interchangeable with Street upgrades.

[RCahill]

is the crystal really necessary? because i really want the 370z

[Action B]

is the crystal really necessary? because i really want the 370z

Because your not racing competitively or with many other people I would say the crystal is unimportant. If you ever change your mind though, you can always solder a plug to change crystals in the future.