Pictures of some of my ABCs - Page 3

irc · #31 07-18-2002, 02:50 PM

IM running the X electronics in all my ABC cars with 180 motors and my RS4 with the stock motor (180) and have had great success.

kev71H · #32 07-18-2002, 08:08 PM

So............................You can use the X cars electronics even in a micro rs4????? sure??? How long have you been running it with the X electronics?? do tell..

Kevin

irc · #33 07-18-2002, 11:20 PM

IM running the 6 cell orion battery in the car and have only ran a few packs through it. IM using a Hi tech mini servo because no servo horns in the RS4 kit would fit the Mini X servo?

irc · #34 07-18-2002, 11:24 PM

Picture of the Mini X RS set in the abc sp

super_micro · #35 07-19-2002, 09:40 PM

Does the mini-x RS twitch at all

and maybe you should shrink rap the electronics or cover them up could be dangerous
lol an out of control 40mph car

The Thunderer · #36 07-19-2002, 09:48 PM

You know... I put an HPI receiver from my Micro onto the used DTM that I have (already had an ESC, a Micro RS4 stock motor and a micro servo on it) and WOW! I couldn't fit the body over the top of it (it sucked anyway), but the car TOOK OFF across the garage floor -- on a STOCK micro motor!!! TOO KEWL! I really like the "possibilities" with this car. I'm pretty "retentive" about things, so I'll probably have to order a NEW ONE to be satisfied with things. Why I bought USED boggles my mind.

Thanks for the pics, input, and TEMPTATION, guys. My wife HATES all of you! LOL. My son LOVES it, though!

irc · #37 07-19-2002, 11:51 PM

Shrink wrap is a good idea and I think the DBL sided tape would hold better on the shrink wrap. I find some sets can twitch but I have found that curling the servo wire will fix it? It was a suggestion from my local hobby shop. I had to use a servo wire extension on the SP because the Mini X servo has a very short wire,

MicroRCEngineering · #38 07-24-2002, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by The Thunderer
You know... I put an HPI receiver from my Micro onto the used DTM that I have (already had an ESC, a Micro RS4 stock motor and a micro servo on it) and WOW! I couldn't fit the body over the top of it (it sucked anyway), but the car TOOK OFF across the garage floor -- on a STOCK micro motor!!! TOO KEWL! I really like the "possibilities" with this car. I'm pretty "retentive" about things, so I'll probably have to order a NEW ONE to be satisfied with things. Why I bought USED boggles my mind.

Thanks for the pics, input, and TEMPTATION, guys. My wife HATES all of you! LOL. My son LOVES it, though!

The Thunderer,

I'm glad you saw the ABC's potential. With your set-up, it's pretty fast already. Just imagine multiplying that speed at least 3 to 4 times.

Try using the ES-01 to save space. Also, Shredder made by Hitec come in 27 mhz (It's what I use for my modded mini z, and stock ABC) If you have an M8, that receiver, fits perfect behind the servo, between the battery cover and the servo.

emonator · #39 07-24-2002, 08:24 PM

so with a stock micro motor.. and and orion 6 pack.. how fast are we looking for the abc to be running?

The Thunderer · #40 07-24-2002, 08:43 PM

I can't give you an exact MPH, but if you want me to guess, I'd say about 25-30 mph. It is MUCH faster than a stock Z and WAY faster than a stock micro. What do you think NML? Would you say that a DTM on this kinda setup (w/out the body and laden down with non-micro electronics) would go about that fast? I wish I had a radar gun!!! LOL.

I guess the speed comes from a SMALL body and a motor that is just too big for that size... and I know that folks use more powerful motors than the stock Micro motor.

Anyway, this is all a guesstimate so that's what I have!

tinyrc · #41 07-24-2002, 10:28 PM

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(w/out the body and laden down with non-micro electronics)

The Thunderer, why aren't you using that nice little M8 Rx ?!

The Thunderer · #42 07-25-2002, 03:40 AM

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Originally posted by tinyrc

The Thunderer, why aren't you using that nice little M8 Rx ?!

LOL.. TinyRC. You know just about EVERYTHING I'VE GOT!!! To answer your question... its on my Micro! LOL. I was just testing out the equipment and figured I could put the HPI (GIGANTO) receiver on the top and get it to run. It worked!!! The body that I bought with this USED DTM SP really REEKS anyway and the body posting holes were punched off center so one wheel rubs against the wheel well and the other is WAY INSIDE the car (I didn't do the punching). I'm probably going to buy a DTM here as soon as I'm satisfied with my Micros. I'll also need the PARTS to maintain them (hint, hint). When are the parts going to be available? This is the part that made me buy the Micro's first. I wanted to be sure that I bought something I could easily get parts to. I'm looking for the sponge tires, newer rims, etc. so that I can upgrade the used one and maintain the new one that will be ordered within the next two months.

tinyrc · #43 07-25-2002, 09:39 AM

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I'll also need the PARTS to maintain them (hint, hint). When are the parts going to be available?

The Thunderer, thanks for asking, we're currently working on this. We were sourcing the ABCs domestically, but we have found a cheaper overseas source, who will will also be getting parts from.

Bez · #44 08-17-2002, 12:11 PM

Did someone say 56mph?! That is faaaaast! How fast are these things stock?

The Thunderer · #45 08-17-2002, 12:13 PM

I didn't have a body shell on it, but they're pretty quick! I don't know an exact MPH, but they really fly... and mine was stock!