4x4 off road suv

[xalex0000]

Would it be possible to transform the xmod into a off road 4x4 suv, maybe you can use one of the overland bodys if they fit on it, and give mor tavel for to the suspention ?

ps: How would you rate an miniz enzo against an xmod ? Wich one would probably win the race do to handaling capabilities ?

[theMonster]

The Overland is COMPLETELY different from a regular mini-z. It has a beefed up suspension, ground clearance, driveshafts and have a more complex 4wd system than the Xmods. Also takes more bearings.

stock vs stock a mini-z will blow an x-mod away. Hopped up vs hopped up is the same deal until we can find away to install the turbo esc/fetts into an xmod. (the turbo lets you put in a hotter motor with lower # of turns).

Keep in mind though that the mini-z and it's parts are generally 2x as much $$$ as an the xmods.

[TypeZer0]

i always thought the overlander was RWD but given a beefed up suspension

[xalex0000]

Yep, overlander is only rear wheel drive !

[theMonster]

Here's the official Kyosho faq.

http://www.kyosho.com/cars/kyod27.html

this should be helpful too.
The Kyosho 2WD Mini-Z Overland series brings all the fun of the
Mini-Z series with a new off-road suspension.
This is the Mitsubishi #201 model.

FEATURES: Unique suspension system combines under a-arms on the front and rear
with parallel upper rods to deliver a deep suspension stroke.
Bevel diff gear equipped for smooth and stable cornering.
Four adjustable wheelbase settings.
Pinion gears included allow four different gear ratios to be chosen.
Special body mount system allows body to be remove/attached simply
by spreading the side panels of the body.
Differential lock plate allows you to lock the differential for full-
time drive power for hill climbs and hard running conditions.
Coil over shocks on each wheel help smooth out bumps.
High performance servo saver to handle off road action.
Front under guard protects the chassis from debris.
Ready-to-run with pre-installed electronics and radio equipment.
Rugged pre-painted polystyrene body.
Kyosho Perfex digital proportional 2-channel radio has the following:
Adjustable steering dual rate.
Steering and throttle trims.
Servo reversing swith for both throttel and steering channels.
LED battery power indicator.
Retractable antenna.
Chargine jack for optional NiCD rechargeable battery (not included see
comments).
Micro receiver with efficient, FET high-frequency amplifier.
One micro servos and high frequency electronic speed control.

INCLUDES: 9,11 and 12 tooth pinion gears (10 tooth gear pre-installed).
One plastic wheel nut wrench.
Two 2x6mm self threading screws and two 2mm washers for car antenna.
One metal wire receiver antenna.
One plastic differential lock plate.
Two extra plastic wheel nuts.
Two plastic battery holders.
One plastic pinion gear remover.
Two additional rear front shock mounts(used for different wheelbases)
One additional rear shock mount (used for different wheelbases).
One plastic motor spacer.
Two additional plast c-clips (holds the king pin in place).

REQUIRES: Attaching the body to the chassis.
Installing the transmitter antenna into the transmitter.
Installing alkaline batteries into the transmitter and chassis.
(4) AAA alkaline batteries for the chassis.
(8) AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter.

SPECS: Chassis-
Length: 5.31" (135mm)
Width: 2.75" (70mm)
Height: 1.88" (48mm)
Wheel base: 3.75" (95mm) adjustable to 100mm, 105mm, and 110mm.
Gear ratio: 12.2:1 stock adjustable to 13.6:1, 11.1:1 and 10.2:1

COMMENTS: Charging jack in transmitter is functional. Use a Futaba-style
transmitter charging system with this jack, HCAP6010 or DTXP4010.
For optional bearing set order stock number KYOC6746.

This body style is the Mitsubishi #201. It's a white body with orange
and red accent stripes. Various sponsor decals are pre-installed and
include Ralli Art, BF Goodrich, Mitsubishi, PIAA.
kpm02/25/03
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Be sure to also check our list of Accessories Needed for this item.

[slugbugg]

I think an Xmod or should say Xmods parts could make an offroader that the overland could not keep up with.In fact I have an idea in my head of how I'd like to do it.

Basically I'd start by making a set of solid axles but since the Xmod has dogbones and u-joints I'd raise the diffs a little for more clearence but it would still be a solid axle.Use tamiya's 1/32 scale monster truck tires and have 4WS.
I'd convert an AWD kit or two into the center driveshafts and buy some mini-z coil over oil filled shocks.
4 link suspension and custom carbon fiber chassis.
Lose the RS Xmod rx.
This would more for a crawling truck if I was to go for an offroad race truck I'd keep the independent suspension but make longer arms and add the mini-z coil over oil filled shocks.
Thats about it.

Xmods in stock form might be good for a rally car but thats about all I think.


(these are just my opinions yours may differ)

[xalex0000]

I agree with slug bug!

couldnt u just put bigger tires on the xmod for a type of tire lift kit to get more clearance, an u can unscrew the bottom screw under the chassis a little so you can have slightly more suspension articulation..... possibly an idea for a rally car?

[vtheo]

welll since i dont have an xmod, i dont know... but is it possible just to put longer shocks, or other suspenion(i know i cant spell) parts to give it a lift? i would love to have an overland, but i am a poor college stundent.(not saying after the mods are completed that the xmod will cost as much.)

[slugbugg]

If you got to do it it looks like you could get rid of the front top brace and then shave off the two posts on the chassis that the top plate screwed to.
This might give you as much as a 35mm dia. tire space (Xmod tire dia. is 25mm)

Then with the larger tires you could have more front suspension travel by adding a longer screw/spacer to the bottom of the knuckle.

It could work for a rally car I guess.

[TypeZer0]

there may not be enough room for a larger tire to steer all teh way up front