New Mini-x owner Q's

[bluemax_1]

tiny, the MI mini-x meeting sounds good! Let's try to see if we can set a date and place!

Also, I was wondering which spring set I'm supposed to get for the softer springs, the MO-13 set or the MP-19 was it? Looks like they're both suspension spring sets.

BTW what is the advantage, if any, with installing the PN-racing carbon brushes?

Oh, and one last question for tiny, still have that free shipping with orders over $100? How long would it take to ship an order to me in MI?

[Mondo]

Last night I moved my spare Mini-X motor's armature into a MZR Ball Bearing can with Neo Magnets.
I ran the motor outside the car directly from a (flat Micro RS4 6V) battery pack just to get some run time on the motor.
I then put a drop of Trinity Black Death comm drops on the comm and re-ran it. Sweet
My next phase is to adapt a heatsink to fit on the can, once completed I'll fit the new motor in the X.

[binaryterror]

You might not need a heatsink...when i installed the squat can, bb's, neo mags, and carbon brushes the motor ran much cooler.

[johnrtse]

I will be very interested in your results Mondo.

I too noticed the extreme play in the front (only) motor bushing. I think it was designed that way, for this reason; The front of the armature shaft is already supported by a ball bearing. With the extra play in the bushing, if there is a slight motor/chassis out-of-alignment, or the chassis flexes during use, the motor won't bind- the front "hanger" bearing still supports the armature.

I think a great combination would be Neo magnets, ball bearing can (with stock bushing in the plastic endbell), and carbon brushes.

Just a guess of course- waiting for your results!

[Mondo]

johnstse,

I also wondered if the "slop" on the shaft was intentional.
The motor runs, but all I need to do now is solder some caps and decent motor wire on to it.
I will probably do this tonight, time permitting of course.
Onc competed, I'll give it a run. In fact, I wouldn't mind fitting Micro Connectors between the ESC and motor, so that's something else to investigate.

Once competed, I'll let you know the results

[binaryterror]

Here are my results on my modifications to the Mini-X.
http://www.tinyrc.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=9991

I do think the reason there was/is so much slop on the front bushing is again, to rely more on the front bearing for support to lighten chances of extra friction.

While doing my test runs i was "bashing" pretty hard, small rocks and a few cracks in cemet with little to no problems with the motor shaft or even the front pinion gear (very waek in some of my indoor runs).

I too hope to eventually solder better wire and maybe some connectors on the X...but right now i wanna have fun with it...so that'll be comeing later.

PS. Mini-Z guys...wanna compare your findings to that of a mini-Z...i know mine has destroyed stock and 1 slightly modified one recently...but i want more Z competition...

[Mondo]

Originally posted by binaryterror
PS. Mini-Z guys...wanna compare your findings to that of a mini-Z...i know mine has destroyed stock and 1 slightly modified one recently...but i want more Z competition...

I have a full house Mini-Z CLK with twin turbo, NML Evader BB Motor and Z-Speed wheels fitted with foam tires.
Although it runs on 4.8VDC, I know the CLK will spank the standard Mini-X on speed and I feel confident that it will outhandle the Mini-X in it's present form.

The proof of the pudding is in the tasting and my Mini-X will undergo many improvements in time, as do all of my RC cars.
As Tiny knows, I am an extreme modifier and I do not rest until my cars meet my (somewhat great) expectations.

binaryterror when I've finished with my Mini-X, I hope it will be able to scare my (club race trim) Micro RS4 in a straight-line race, although I know it will never shine a light on my open class Micro RS4. As for handling, well the Micro RS4 will spank a Mini-X so bad.

I've just begun with the Mini-X and I am screaming out loud for some soft rubber tires.
The motor should be installed by the end of the week at the latest, then I can do some comparative testing.

[johnrtse]

I finally got my NSX decalled & painted today. I'll be putting up some more pics in the Gallery.

Just waiting for my Futaba T2PHKA to arrive now so I can drive it