02-27-2003, 06:02 PM
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TinyRC Newbie
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Mini X Vs. RS4
Okay I really want a 4WD mini RC car and I can not decide between the Mini X and the RS4. I plan on lifting it and making a new frame for the car. My question is which of these cars will be easyer to work with and will be able to reach faster speeds with less cost.
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02-27-2003, 06:21 PM
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Fear the 1's and 0's
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Michigan
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Probably neither is easy and CHEAP to do what you want without hand made components. The Mini-x has very few parts available, meaning your project will most likely need alot of custom parts made by you. The RS4 has many mods and many parts available. I have never seen a Monster truck RS4 however I'm sure one exists made by some guy/girl.
If i wanted to monsterize either a Mini-x or a RS4 i think i would pick the X, but thats because i have access to tools, materials and CAD programs. Plus i like to tinker. The RS4 has a better 4wd set up, but remember it is also bigger...
Keep us informed no matter which way you go.
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02-28-2003, 09:48 PM
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TinyRC Newbie
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I have access to a CNC machine so I think I can pull this project off. But I was sondering how much bigger is the RS4 than the Mini X?
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02-28-2003, 10:36 PM
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Fear the 1's and 0's
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Here are the measurements i have...sorry i do not own an RS4 yet.
Mini-X: (1/24th scale)
Wheelbase - 4.1" (104mm)
Length overall - 6.9" (175mm)
Weight: 6.7oz. (191g)
Micro RS-4: (1/18th scale)
Wheelbase - 5.91" (150mm)
Length overall - 9.45" (240mm)
Weight: 14.8oz. (399g)
The Mini-X is like $140 RTR from tinyrc.com while a RS4 will run you about $200 RTR to start.
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03-12-2003, 07:34 PM
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climate control
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto ON, Canada
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why would u want to raise a minix or a micro rs4? y not just go buy one of those kyosho baja bugs. those things are wicked. i dont know if they are still in production. 
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11-05-2003, 07:54 PM
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not so tiny...not so r/c
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Ontario, NY
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Performance wise, which is better, the Mini-X or the Micro RS4? I have an RS4 and enjoy it. I like the Mini-Xs 1/24 scale and potential body selection. Body selection alone wouldn't be a reason alone to buy a Mini-X. Or would it... 
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11-05-2003, 11:22 PM
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if you can hold off for a while, xray is makin or has a haft drive 1/18th scale car. it also has 4wheel independant suspension, unlike the rs4. for off roading i think that thing would have great potential than an rs4 micro. to date i havent seen anyone make an off road worthy rs4 micro. i think the xray kits are goin to be around the same price as the rs4 and will be out about x-mas time if i read right.
i plan on gettin one as soon as they hit the selves, earlier if i can. i perfer shaft drive setups over belts
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11-06-2003, 05:01 AM
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Got Cheese?
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Join Date: May 2003
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MINI-T, anyone??
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