Not another MiniZ-Xmod comparision! Just one more :-)

joeNuggetz · #1 10-20-2003, 02:43 PM

I own both cars. I purchased my Mini-Z a year ago so I have had plenty of time to play with it. I only wish I played with the X-mods first so the obvious superiority that the Mini-z's have over the X-mods wouldn't be so apparent.

For $50 I think radio shack has a real winner here. The mods are kewl, I like being able to "mess" with the cars right off the bat by having to screw the car body together. The hop ups are dirt cheap and this thing should keep newbie happy for a while.

However, if you buy every upgrade for the X-Mod, I still think it doesn't compare to the Mini. Actually, it's not even fair to compare the 2. The mini has superior electronics, a great controller, awesome range, top notch body styles, etc. The X-mod feels cheap, The range sucks, and it's noisy as hell. Sounds like a POS Tyco RC car. The Mini-z is smooth as hell and just takes off without a fuss.

Me and a buddy were racing our X-mods yesterday. I have the Nissan and he has the Acura. Although we were on totally diff frequencies, there would be times where we couldn't steer our cars due to interference. It may have worked a little better outside, so we're gonna try that this evening.

I've been playing with Zip Zaps, Microsizers, HPI RS4's, MiniZs etc so I have a good feel on what each offers.

I really want to like the X-mod, actually I've spent so much cash on hopups for the X-mods that it's sickening, not to mention the price of 3 Xmods. 1 for buddy and 2 for me :-) . I basically have every option they sell. I struck gold at the local radio shack near my work. I will be installing the AWD, bearings, stage2 motor and light kit tonight and will try to find a comparable configuration that hopefully will compete with the mini-z but I am doubtful. So doubtful that I just ordered a Mini-z Overland BMW from Tower and will be getting that tomorrow :-)

Bottom line, I would recommend an Xmod since they are kewl little cars with lots of affordable mods, However, if you're going to hop it up and spend over 120 bucks, then get the MiniZ since I think out of the box it outperforms the Xmod in everyway.

Peace.

Nugz

dragon4450 · #2 10-20-2003, 03:54 PM

you think the range sux? i had mine going almost 1/2 a mile away from me. also i know what you mean about the interference, my brother and i were raceing in the basment and they kept messing with eachother but only when the car got so close to the other one. it was actualy kinda funny cos we were bothing comming around this corner and we were both trying to keep away from eachother but the interference kept makeing us hit eachother.

bobcat · #3 10-20-2003, 03:57 PM

How did you steer and hold the binoculars at the same time?

dragon4450 · #4 10-20-2003, 04:02 PM

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Originally posted by bobcat
How did you steer and hold the binoculars at the same time?

hehe just really good eyes.

joeNuggetz · #5 10-20-2003, 04:27 PM

Yeah, like I said, at least indoors the range really sucked. Maybe it was just the fact that we were indoors and racing in a wide kitchen leading into a shallow hallway. Gonna try outside later tonight.

nrsjs · #6 01-03-2004, 06:49 AM

Mine had about 15-20 ft range out of the box, but I decided to take the antenna from an old XMOD TX and when I used that I couldn't get the car far enough away from me to lose reception. Too bad the antenna weighed so much

byebye · #7 01-03-2004, 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by dragon4450
you think the range sux? i had mine going almost 1/2 a mile away from me.

That's too bad that it takes a 1/2 mile just to turn it around without a 6 point turn.....

RC 2NR · #8 01-03-2004, 09:37 AM

It doesn't take much to make an XMOD fast, all you need is a 6th cell mod, and a SB/Stage 2 w/ the timimg advaced.

Daazndood · #9 01-03-2004, 05:39 PM

my xmods goes about 75 feet away until it starts stuttering. i have never experienced the intervining of frequencies indoors nor outdoors. i have raced 1 person in doors, and 2 others outdoors. the only thing that i really hate about my xmods is the uneven steering. left is 2 1/2 feet, while right is 4 1/2 feet, but oh well, i still think they are cool.

aperson · #10 01-03-2004, 07:58 PM

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xmod is real quiet to not even the slightest bit of noise

i can fix that. take a really big buzzer and a 9v battery. and also get a flashing led to put on the top. you can hear it in the day and see it at night!

JDMDrifter · #11 01-03-2004, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by dragon4450
you think the range sux? i had mine going almost 1/2 a mile away from me. also i know what you mean about the interference, my brother and i were raceing in the basment and they kept messing with eachother but only when the car got so close to the other one. it was actualy kinda funny cos we were bothing comming around this corner and we were both trying to keep away from eachother but the interference kept makeing us hit eachother.

2,640 feet? Wow.