My X4 So Far...

[Hardtrukr]

Here is my X-4 and components so far... (I don't have everything yet) And I am going to tint the windows later on! (my first job too! w/ a spray can) Detailed pics later!

[Hardtrukr]

stupid comp. keeps freezing :mad: $#%(&*^(#@$#%@#$ (have fun translating)

[Hardtrukr]

and a 350mAH ABC HOBBY Battery!

[Hardtrukr]

And here is the charger I just ordered from TinyRC.com!

[Hardtrukr]

Doh! TinyRC. Can you please move this to the Gallery??!! :)

[was ist los?]

whats in the small box?

[akura2]

That's probably the battery

[Hardtrukr]

Nope Guess again. A BOMB!!!!! --No not really-- Its the CRP unit! From ABC (the reciever esc and digital servo)

[tinyrc]

Moved! Hardtrukr, this is going to be a seriously nice setup, let us know when it's all together!

[Hardtrukr]

OKEY Dokereiesers (whatever I just said) OK! ;)

P.S.- Videos will come!!! (Yeah Baby!)

[Hardtrukr]

HopUps I already Have:
--->HPI Micro 45T Mod. Motor
-->Full Bearings

HopUps/Accesories Planned SOON:
--->Foam Front Bumper (eh..hehe)
-->CRP Brakelight Unit (what about heads? anybody know?)
--->Front One-way differential
-->Carbonfiber Chassis Set
--->Aluminum Body Mount Posts*
-->Aluminum Motor Mount*
--->Aluminum Shaft Carriers (for the main shaft)*

*Made By JetHobbies! (www.jethobby.com)

Electronics:
ABC Hobbies DTM CRP Unit! (digital servo, receiver+esc in one SMALL! unit)

[tinyrc]

CRP Brakelight Unit (what about heads? anybody know?)

Nope, they only make a brakelight, but it's very cool because it plugs into the CRP and really works as a brakelight should. Headlights you can just make yourself! :)

[was ist los?]

do the brake lights have to be used with the crp?

[Hardtrukr]

Yeah. It plugs into its own plug outlet (the one all the way to the right in the pic.)

[gertman]

How are you going to fit that HPI motor in the X4? Do you know something I don't? As far as I have been told, the diameter of the motor is too large which keeps the pinion gear from meshing with the spur.

I had one of those DRP units but mine sucked!!!! When the battery became low, the car would turn right if it was floored. Also, the servo is very fragile and large. I also had a problem with glitching.

[Hardtrukr]

hmm... My bearings will be here tomorrow, i will tell ya when its assembled. and the 45T motor is the same exact size as the stock!

[was ist los?]

i thought the hpi was round and not the shape of the normal motors.

[gertman]

The HPI motor I am referring too is the round one (I think it's called the "big block"). It is the one in your (Hardtrukr) picture in the 1st post of this thread. AND it is NOT the same size as a 180 motor! :p

[Hardtrukr]

It is round, but in length and diameter it is the same. butit wont fit because it is completely round?

[gertman]

YES,

You have GOT IT!!!:D :D

The way the motor is oriented in the car is the flat spots are horizontal. If this were not the case, the motor would NOT clear the drive shaft.

Do you understand now?
Hey, try it anyway; maybe you can get it to fit!

Good luck;)

are yoy SURE the diameters are the same?

[Hardtrukr]

IT FITS!!!!!!

[gertman]

Your sure it's the round motor? Is it the Big Block or something else? Please post a pic.

Also, what pinion and spur gear are you running?

[was ist los?]

he is probably referring to the hpi brand mod motor. the 45 turn one.

[gertman]

Is the hpi brand 45 turn mod motor totally round?

[gertman]

was ist los,

I realize this is not the place to do this BUT I just noticed your signature so I'll tell you why I think usagi HATES Micro RS4's:

The whole novelty of the Micro is that it is small (compared to a 1:10 scale touring car) and handles pretty good. WELL, the whole size thing is NOT a novelty when there are cars like the ABC DTM x-4 which is SMALLER and FASTER and handles practically as well on most surfaces available. So, what pluses does that leave for the "Micro"?:confused: Isn't EVEN calling is a "Micro" a misnomer:rolleyes:

[Hardtrukr]

yep, its the HPI one! 45T & blacker than black :p. I would love to post pics when i can get it to work on my computer. (just reformatted it) but the X4 is all put together!

[gertman]

OK, it's this motor......right? What pinion gear are you using? How many teeth? What about the spur gear?

[was ist los?]

too bad that motor doesnt fit in the sp.

[gertman]

If you opened up the slot in the bottom of the rear motor pod it should fit? What do you think?

[Hardtrukr]

Yep, thats the one. no modifications and the pinion gear is the mid-sized one. gtg

[was ist los?]

but you would also have to cut where a screw hole is.

[usagi]

Originally posted by gertman
was ist los,

I realize this is not the place to do this BUT I just noticed your signature so I'll tell you why I think usagi HATES Micro RS4's:

The whole novelty of the Micro is that it is small (compared to a 1:10 scale touring car) and handles pretty good. WELL, the whole size thing is NOT a novelty when there are cars like the ABC DTM x-4 which is SMALLER and FASTER and handles practically as well on most surfaces available. So, what pluses does that leave for the "Micro"?:confused: Isn't EVEN calling is a "Micro" a misnomer:rolleyes:
Well does it matter if i dislike micro`s? Or even wirute in my signature?!:rolleyes:
was ist los?..........does it borther you so much you ned to wite in your signature are????????????????

I had been a owner since micros came out, after awhile I just got sick and tired of the continous of breaking parts........metal parts? well I did that........But at the end all I had was a over prices r/c 1/18 scale. In my mind the are not worth the effort of fixxing or buying. Anser your questen?!?!?!??!?!:p

[was ist los?]

yea, didnt mean to offend you usagi, just wanted to know why.

[woody]

I own 4 micros, and haven't broken anything for about 6 month's.

[usagi]

I see.........sorry was ist los.
woody, I owned 3 micros one all metal and the others basically stock. I been thur the battle and war with them. At the end I saw nothing but a waste of money sitting there. I landed up giving one to a family memeber and the others to charity. Will i buy them again? noway! Was I happy I tired them? well sort of........I learned a some thing about small scaled models. Not everyone you find works as good out of the box like others. I am sticking to my mini-z and other smaller scale cars now a days. I just got tired of rebuilding them, must owners don`t even run stick micros... Lets forget about this mess and continue with te discussion a hand.........