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Forum: XMOD Modification 01-13-2005, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,923
Posted By shockmatic
http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=fluke+88/v=2/SID...

http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=fluke+88/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/SIG=12bdedb8e/EXP=1105739535/*-http%3A//www.navicpmart.com/webdata/prodimg/FLU_88_lg.jpg

it is an automotive multimeter.

i'm sorry,...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-13-2005, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,464
Posted By shockmatic
its sounds like you have two different problems. ...

its sounds like you have two different problems.

the stop and go at more than five feet is probably the reciever, but maybe a fet

the streering problem maybe mechanical, do you have awd? maybe...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-13-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,923
Posted By shockmatic
i have a multimeter, fluke 88, what would be the...

i have a multimeter, fluke 88, what would be the maximum draw for stock electronics?
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-12-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,923
Posted By shockmatic
thats all the info i have. it does not look like...

thats all the info i have. it does not look like that it has an open case
it kind of looks like this

http://www.slotchamps.de/slotchamps/images/parma/motor16d.jpg
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-12-2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,923
Posted By shockmatic
motor question

somebody gave me a motor that they said was for a slot car. its a little long, but would probably mount on a xmod.

does anyone know if this motor would be bad for stock fets?
the info i have on...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-11-2005, 05:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
Posted By shockmatic
stock electronics, yes. the only problem ive...

stock electronics, yes.

the only problem ive had is when i accidentally touched the antenna wire to one of the batteries.

otherwise no problems
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-10-2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
Posted By shockmatic
the lithiums didnt cause your problem, you had a...

the lithiums didnt cause your problem, you had a defective fet to begin with. i have 3 xmods with lithiums, they all work fine. actually i wish i had a dyno to put them on. they go pretty **** fast....
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-10-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,998
Posted By shockmatic
not having that red paper between the board and...

not having that red paper between the board and the lower heat sink will fry your fets pretty much instantly. aluminum is a good conductor of electricity and without the paper everything that touches...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-10-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,746
Posted By shockmatic
i dont know if its just a bad set of pictures,...

i dont know if its just a bad set of pictures, but the paint job looks horrible
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-10-2005, 02:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By shockmatic
just get 2 lithiums 7.4v, even though mine read...

just get 2 lithiums
7.4v, even though mine read at over 8v sometimes after a good charge.
theyre lighter and take up less space.
and they practically last forever, as long as you dont run them...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-10-2005, 02:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By shockmatic
alkalines are useless in an xmod. if you arent...

alkalines are useless in an xmod.
if you arent using lithiums, at least use nicads.
nikclemetalhydride are ok, but nicads are better.

for speed, its kind of like this:
alkalines are like...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-06-2005, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,409
Posted By shockmatic
correct me if im wrong, but arent there 2 types...

correct me if im wrong, but arent there 2 types of lithium batteries?
lithium ion and lithium polymer.

lithium ion are the blue "A" sized batteries that most of us use in our xmods and lithium...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-06-2005, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,765
Posted By shockmatic
or you could replace your steering plate and...

or you could replace your steering plate and steering knuckles with alloy parts.

not only does that get rid of steering play,it tightens all play in the front wheels.

before the alloy if i...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-04-2005, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,829
Posted By shockmatic
installed the alloy steering knuckles. along...

installed the alloy steering knuckles.
along with the alloy steering plate have nearly zero play in the steering now.

i havent had a chance to run it yet, since i have an electronics problem...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-04-2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By shockmatic
installing fets is beyond my soldering abilities....

installing fets is beyond my soldering abilities.

i ordered a stock replacement electronics package from atomic mods yesterday. that covers all the possibilities.
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-03-2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By shockmatic
o.k. swapped reciever boards and same result,...

o.k. swapped reciever boards and same result, seems a little better, but still doing it.

doesnt mean the receiver wasnt fried.

wish i could afford to buy one of atomicmods stacked fets...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-03-2005, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By shockmatic
i have another car with fried fets in it, so i am...

i have another car with fried fets in it, so i am going to transfer the reciever boards and see if that fixes it.
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-03-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By shockmatic
i know people have problems with the 2 capacitors...

i know people have problems with the 2 capacitors at the front of the reciever board burning out.
mine dont look burnt and i have continuity through them. so i dont think thats my problem, but i...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-03-2005, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,539
Posted By shockmatic
mines cutting out too, but in a different way . ...

mines cutting out too, but in a different way .
it stutters while driving.
i think its a reciever problem
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-02-2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,056
Posted By shockmatic
i have a 350z with lithiums its not...

i have a 350z with lithiums

its not impossible
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-02-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,280
Posted By shockmatic
i guess i shouldve worded that a little...

i guess i shouldve worded that a little different.

you wont have to worry about replacing fets until you buy non radio shack motors.

not that all non radio shack motors need it. just you dont...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-02-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,239
Posted By shockmatic
Hasn't happened, and a 40k motor could blow the...

Hasn't happened, and a 40k motor could blow the fets.[/quote]

i figured he was full of crap.
he's one of those people that like to talk like they know something about everything.
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-02-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,840
Posted By shockmatic
get whatever xmod you look at ands say "that...

get whatever xmod you look at ands say "that looks cool" then the ugrades depend on if youre going for looks or speed.

for speed, youre going to want bearings, lithium batteries, All wheel drive,...
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,280
Posted By shockmatic
you only need to worry about replacing the fets...

you only need to worry about replacing the fets when you go beyond using radio shack xmod motors.
Forum: XMOD Modification 01-02-2005, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By shockmatic
from what i've seen the red stage 2 motor setup...

from what i've seen the red stage 2 motor setup is the best balance of power and speed.

it does sound like a mounting issue. try removing and reinstalling the motor.

also the new motor might...
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