hi everyone im interested in these

[blacksabbath070]

hello im already a big bit char-g fan and i was wondering aobuit how epochs compare to mini-zs as we all know christman is coming so i was wondering what is worth getting i want the one that is faster and easier to up grade and the one that will impess more people

[tinyrc]

Well, the Mini-Z is faster and has more hop-ups, but it depends where you plan on running it. If you have a smaller space, the Epoch is a great little car.

[Namuna]

Originally posted by blacksabbath070
...i want the one that is faster and easier to up grade and the one that will impess more people

That would be the Mini-Z. It's definitely faster, there's PLENTY of upgrades and LOTS of ways to impress people with it.

The Epoch is a cool car too, don't get me wrong. I have 2 Epoch (Spec2) cars and love them...But if your priority is what you stated above, go with the Mini-Z

[Asmenoth]

Something I was wondering about the Epoch cars...the series 1 cars seem to sit high on the chassis where the series 2 don't. Is this correctible, ie can the body be lowered on the series 1. Of course I suppose I could just put the series1 body on the series 2 chassis.

[gertman]

series 1 cars seem to sit high on the chassis where the series 2 don't

Sorry, this is an incorrect observation. It's all about wheel wells dude:D ! The Spec1's have huge wheel wells.

Of course I suppose I could just put the series1 body on the series 2 chassis.

I have done this BUT not for the reason described, I did this for increased wheelbase equalling more stability. AND, no the wheel wells of the Series 1 are STILL huge so the car look the same. Would you like me to post some pics comparing wheel well sizes form the Spec 1 to Spec 2 ?

[Asmenoth]

Pics would be good. Thanks. :)

[gertman]

Asmenoth,

I have made a new thread specifically illustrating the differences in the fender gap between the Spec 1 and Spec 2 cars HERE (http://tinyrc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1630&perpage=15&pagenumber=1)

I suggest you check it out :D !!

[Asmenoth]

Wow, that's a heck of a gap. It almost looks as if the wheels on the spec 1s are too small and it really looks bad on the Speed Racer cars. That's cool, when I get some of these, I will still get some of the Spec 1 cars...I really like the bodies outta that set, wheel well gap or not.

Thanks for the info.

[TemjinNeo78]

to get equal to stock mini z speed preform te 4 cell mod:eek: the wow factor is incredible.

[Pojo]

well should i get me a miniZ? can anyone tell me how big they are? (not in scale measurement)

[gertman]

There are various pictures through out this fourm showing a Mini-Z in comparison with all sorts of different cars.

The easiest place to look is Tiny RC's Gallery (http://tinyrc.com/gallery/trcsize)

What exactly are you looking for here, measurments, turning radius?

This IS the Epoch fourm, if you want in depth discussion on Mini-Z's please go here http://mini-zracer.com (http://mini-zracer.com/)

[Rogue]

You said that an Epoch is a smaller car. Can you comfortably race two Epochs on a track with 12 inch lanes with wide turns?

[Diego]

It's a little tight, 12" wide track, for the Epochs, but it's doable. I run 2 Epochs in my Bit Char-g modular track with 10 1/2" lane.

Diego

[Rogue]

Hey Diego, what do you think would be the optimum width for a track to race the Epoch's. I think I read somewhere that 24'' was a good size. A fair sized track with lanes that wide would take up quite a bit of space (probably us 2 or 3 sheets of plywood), wouldn't it? Please let me know what you think.

[Epochracer34]

gertman, can u please post a pic of a spec 2 body on your speed racer, i ordered the speed racer set and im going to be putting a spec 2 body on it, im also getting spec 2 wheel sets soon to put on the speed racer set if its possible, i heard that the wheels were not removable on a spec 1, is this true, if so i think itll look really funny with a nice Legacy or WRX body on the speed racer with the stock wheels...???

[gertman]

Sorry no can do for two reasons:

1. Don't have my digital camera at the moment

2. Depending on what Spec 2 body you are referring to, it won't fit!!! I know for a fact that the Subaru WRC one will not. :(

[gertman]

Also,

In answer to your other question:

i heard that the wheels were not removable on a spec 1

That is absolutly FALSE!!! They come on and off the same way on both Spec 1's and Spec 2's.

Please post what thread you read this in so I may correct this.:)

[Epochracer34]

gertman, i heard that from one of the reps at the company i ordered my parts from. what makes the subaru body not fit?

[gertman]

what makes the subaru body not fit?

You can't adjust the wheelbase on a Spec 1.....the Subaru is too short. aka wheel wells don't match up.:(

[Epochracer34]

gert do u think the legacy body will fit? something has to fit cuz i sure aint running it with the speed bodies, ill have the wrx body, the legacy body and my integra body

[gertman]

Sorry, the Subaru body is the only one I have so it is the only I have tried.

[Epochracer34]

ok, well ill make one of the bodies work one way or another, i bought the speed set for one reason. to swap out the body and have another epoch