Forum: Xmod FAQ's
02-26-2009, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 47
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
02-11-2009, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 47
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
02-05-2009, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,943
Thanks, DCCracing.
I think you're the only...
Thanks, DCCracing.
I think you're the only one who gets it...yes, if money weren't an issue...if mommy and daddy had bottomless pockets, I would go into the Mini-Z--no question.
But with an...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
01-25-2009, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,943
I appreciate the input, Skv.
I guess what...
I appreciate the input, Skv.
I guess what I'm trying to say is best summarized by a quote from Mr. Woolworth (founder of the Five and Dime): "People will spend five nickels faster than they will...
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Forum: New Members
01-23-2009, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,924
Hi Stardust,
Welcome. BTW, I posted it...
Hi Stardust,
Welcome. BTW, I posted it elsewhere...but if you're looking for the headlight/tail light kit (A.k.a. Command logic light kit), check your RS for the Transformers Bumble Bee...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
01-23-2009, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,943
Thank SKV,
I'm trying to keep the basic car...
Thank SKV,
I'm trying to keep the basic car cost to under $100, though. That's why I like the XMODS:
Even though the Mini-Z blows 'em outta the water, for less than $100 I can get AWD, modify...
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Forum: XMOD Electronics
01-23-2009, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 22,056
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Forum: XMOD Modification
01-23-2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
A quick note on shielded vs. open bearings.
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A quick note on shielded vs. open bearings.
A modder, much more knowledgeable than myself, mentioned that shielding offers a false sense of security. Dust and other small contaminants can still...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
01-22-2009, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,943
Hi all,
My local Hobby store is selling a...
Hi all,
My local Hobby store is selling a Mini-Z for $80, including the car, controller, and everything!
The bad news is, it's a stock car. Sorry, NASCAR fans, I prefer something that looks...
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
01-20-2009, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Now that I've thought about it, I suppose one...
Now that I've thought about it, I suppose one could make silicone parts for the cars, too.
Anyone ever see the Cabs in NYC? They have these "bumper guards" to prevent scratches on them when they,...
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
01-20-2009, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Bondo,
Heheheheeh. No didn't break a chess...
Bondo,
Heheheheeh. No didn't break a chess piece,...bought a chess set at a swap meet that was missing one pawn. I figured, for 10 cents, I'll figure something else out later.
And then LATER,...
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Forum: XMOD Electronics
01-18-2009, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 22,056
I understand what XXX was talking about.
We...
I understand what XXX was talking about.
We must learn to stand and walk before we can run (with any degree of success).
I think XXX was just saying that now the basics have been laid down in...
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
01-18-2009, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Thanks, Brian.
It is a mold for a 2 1/2 inch...
Thanks, Brian.
It is a mold for a 2 1/2 inch tall chess pawn in the shape of a foot soldier with a shield.
I forget if I used a "release material" to prevent the master chess piece from...
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
01-15-2009, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Bondo, LMAO on that one! Reminds me of the...
Bondo, LMAO on that one! Reminds me of the Looney Tunes Cartoon where the chipmunk is trying to crack a coconut, only to find another shell inside the first shell.
Greenday, I like the idea of...
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
01-14-2009, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
01-13-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Home made Lug nuts
I have an idea for home made lug nuts that I got from when I needed to make a replacement pawn for my chess set.
The tools:
- Silicone gasket maker from an auto parts store
- Resin (I use the...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
01-13-2009, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Wow, great advice all around.
I'd do a...
Wow, great advice all around.
I'd do a MOSFET, except for two reasons:
1. My soldering skills leave alot to be desired, and I'm afraid of frying the PCB.
2. Sending my car out to be modded...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
01-11-2009, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Thanks for the input, RSX.
I see what you...
Thanks for the input, RSX.
I see what you mean, but when you approach a corner as fast as a Li-Po goes, doesn't it loose traction and slam into the guardrail? It just seems that human response...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
01-08-2009, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Thanks, Kendall.
I see where you're coming...
Thanks, Kendall.
I see where you're coming from. I think my main concern stems from an Atomicmods advertising video where a suped-up XMOD taps an orange pylon, flips onto its hood, and skids for...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
12-31-2008, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Hey everyone,
I lost track of the thread I...
Hey everyone,
I lost track of the thread I posted this question, but I think it's appropriate here:
With all the focus on faster XMODs, I've been wondering if there is a "breaking point"...with...
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Forum: Xmod FAQ's
12-31-2008, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Hi all,
I lost track of which thread I...
Hi all,
I lost track of which thread I posted this question but I think it is appropriate in this thread:
With all the focus on hopping up an XMOD for speed, isn't it really overkill to do more...
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Forum: XMOD Modification
12-27-2008, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 17,690
Thanx XXX,
I've seen them in the hobby shop,...
Thanx XXX,
I've seen them in the hobby shop, but I guess you have to hold one in your hands to get a feel for how soft/flexible the plastic is.
I didn't realize the plastic is so thin.
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Forum: XMOD Appearance
12-25-2008, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,897
Thanks, Floyd.
I like to believe there is no...
Thanks, Floyd.
I like to believe there is no such thing as a stupid question (though some people put that belief to the test---I hear ya, man!)
My main concern was that even if they fit, the...
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Forum: XMOD Modification
12-25-2008, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 17,690
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Forum: XMOD Modification
12-25-2008, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 17,690
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