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Just Zach 11-26-2009 05:04 PM

Just Zach Micro
 
I picked this up yesterday. I just couldn't pass it up. Before I even left the store I had picked up a couple things and had some ideas too.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/PB261006.jpg

First thing was to get the COG lower. I just didn't see the point in running the nimh pack when a 2s lipo was so cheap and fit so well so I picked up a couple Hyperion 120mah packs.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/PB261009.jpg

Then I started looking into moving around the esc/rx combo thing and wasn't having any luck and I remembered that I had a Tekin B1R and a Spektrum Micro receiver in the drawer so those went in. They take up about the same amount of space but because they are separate they fit a lot better. I mounted the B1R on the servo and the rx fit inside the chassis after I got rid of the extra plastic junk.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/PB261008.jpg

Then I took some lead weight and after cutting and smashing with pliers found that I could fit about 1/2 oz on each front wheel.

All of these things really made a huge difference in the performance. My next step will be to make a chassis. I'm planning on making one out of styrene and kind of copying what Harley did on his. I really want the stance lower.

Overall it's a fun little rig. I picked up the little cardboard rock thing with it and just that alone has been enough fun for a couple of packs."thumbsup"

Mr Glassman 11-26-2009 05:27 PM

Nice start! Isn't it great to have a new size to wrench on?:twisted:

How does that tekin fit under the body?

Just Zach 11-26-2009 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Glassman (Post 2128477)
Nice start! Isn't it great to have a new size to wrench on?:twisted:

How does that tekin fit under the body?

The tekin is tight but it fits. I had to put the capacitor on the other side than where I had it but after that no problem.

Mr Glassman 11-26-2009 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Zach (Post 2128479)
The tekin is tight but it fits. I had to put the capacitor on the other side than where I had it but after that no problem.

Nice, So are you going to bump it up to 3 cell:twisted:?

Just Zach 11-26-2009 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Glassman (Post 2128545)
Nice, So are you going to bump it up to 3 cell:twisted:?

Nah, it's plenty fast as it. Might be fun just to try though. I haven't gotten to use it much though. My kids are always wanting to use it.

Laker67 11-27-2009 02:54 PM

HAHA of course you would have one and already be changing it up. Its awesome that its so new and people are already making them better. "thumbsup"

jason12345 11-27-2009 03:15 PM

these are pretty cool

Just Zach 11-27-2009 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Laker67 (Post 2129990)
HAHA of course you would have one and already be changing it up. Its awesome that its so new and people are already making them better. "thumbsup"

Yep, I've been having a blast with it. I still haven't had time for the new chassis but that might be a little while still. I have other stuff to get done.

slashracer111 11-27-2009 04:10 PM

How long of runtime are you getting with your setup?

Just Zach 11-27-2009 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slashracer111 (Post 2130078)
How long of runtime are you getting with your setup?

Seem like a solid 20-30 minutes at least. Compared to stock it's way smoother and a lot more speed.


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