TinyRC's Bearings For XMODS.
 

I will soon be receiving a couple sets of bearings to try out that TinyRC will soon be offering in the TinyRC Shop. They are one set of the Premium Dry Bearings and one set of the more budget minded Enduro Bearings.

These are the same bearings they offer for the Mini-Z and have been verified to be the same size as the Radio Shack bearings by their size listing (not actual side by side comparison).

Keep your eyes out for more info and for them to be available in the TinyRC Shop!

Bad Company do you have any idea how much they will cost and how many will come in a package?

Are they sealed?

I don't have the full details yet, but I'll let you know as soon as I do.

Cool that tiny hooked you up. I would love it if tiny would carry a bearings kit for the xmod, seeing as most of the mini z kits have 2 sizes. I still haven't gotten bearings for my car (don't like the RS bearings). I was thinking of ordering a couple of those bearings off of rcmart, but I would love to throw some of my cash tiny's way instead.

based on the prices for those bearing on the mini-zracer store, they will most likely cost more then the RS bearings.

yeah, i'm not sure many in the xmod crowd would go for that.

rather than the super-duper, ultra performing, my dad is bigger than your dad, mzr dry bearings, how about some plain metal sealed ball bearings at a reasonable price? that, i think would attract a lot of people.

Well I'd be up for a set. I already got the RS ones but I would LOVE to have some sealed bearings as I'll be playing with this mostly outside!

Please keep us up to date BC... as I know you will :)

AP

cool!
 

i don't have any experience with xmods however i am quite experienced with mini-z's. mini-zracer dry bearings are among the best bearings available! infact, there is only one company that has a competitive product an that is squat, which are much more expensive. i have no doubt that the dry bearings being made available for the xmod will be far superior to those of rs. they do not require any lubricating and are practically maintainence free. correct me if i'm wrong but i do believe they are sealed. i have run many sets outdoors in my overlands for months without any problems.

OK, Here is the deal....

The bearings ARE sealed! (Steel Sheild for minimum friction)

The Enduro Bearing Set will go for less than Radioshack's set (for a much higher quality bearing at that).

The Premium Dry Bearing Set will go for under $30.

Both sets include (14) 6mm X 3mm bearings.

here is a picture of the dry bearings in a set of overland wheels
http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album5...0102.sized.jpg

when are they gonna be out...and whats so good about dry bearings besides they dont attract dust..dont they have more friction?!

That's what I wanted to hear. I guess I'll be waiting till tiny gets these in stock. Thanks for the info BC and thank you tiny.:D

a short thread on dry bearings, here

Thanks for the info arch2b! I can't wait to get my hands on these bad boys and put them thru the ringer.

just incase you want to do some extra reading on various minizracer parts reviews...flip thru here

Sweet, I'll be waiting to get those :D

are the rc bearings for xmods bad?

rc? it's not that the rs brand bearings are 'bad', it's a matter of quality. mini-zracer dry bearings, like i stated earlier, are among the best in quality for mini-z's. it turns out that the xmod uses the same size, or atleast one of them and for those that want to get the best performance, your more likely to pay for the best quality parts.:D

ok got it

so are these bearings the ones that would work for the xmod? Any news on when they will be available. My noisy xmod awaits....hehe. Thanks

bc do you have any news when the bearings are gonna be available, becuase my xmod is gonna be here tuesday and i bought everything except the bearings because i am waiting for these

and i have one more question, if i order them from tinyrc would you be able to send them to canada?

We are working it. We want to develop the perfect bearing specifically for the Xmod.

ok i am looking forward to buying one set

any word on these? I really want the bearings but I don't think I can wait too much longer. Are the bearings that I posted a link to above closed or open like the RS ones?

Argh! I cant wait to get my hands on these bearings.

yes me too i hope they will come out next week:p

not trying to be a jerk but what's the hold up? i've almost bought the rs bearing kit like 100 times now :confused:

Duratrax Bearings
 

I tried the Duratrax 3x6x2.3 sealed bearings that TowerHobbies sells for the Mini-Z They work pretty well over all, but are too wide to run without modding. The steering would bind up with the AWD kit installed and I had to shave some plastic off the shorter half of the rear axle to keep it from binding as well. I've had them in for a couple of weeks and they haven't needed adjusting yet. Just curious if these are what you guys are looking into as I could not find any sealed 3x6x2 sealed bearings on the web.

i'm so weak, i finally gave in and got the RS bearings. I still have another xmod to buy bearings for, so hopefully these will finally become available.

so did you install the rs bearings, does it make difference?

Yeah I also gave in and bought the rs bearings.:(
So far the noticable difference is in the sound the car makes. Alot less of that grinding noise. I haven't really noticed a major difference in performance yet but judging by sound alone it seems like the wheels are spining alot smoother than they were.

ok thaks for info
well i am waiting fot the tinyrc ones:) (sealed ones)

BC:
Any news on TinyRc sealed bearings?

i actually think it adds just a touch of speed to the car. my dad and i have the same S2 drift motor, same batteries, his is RWD, mine is AWD and mine was running faster than his.

pigeonfarmboy,

I can confirm your results. I have an awd cor with bearings and I anc now keep up with my sons 2 wd car without.

ok, i've gotten word from tiny that the xmod bearings are in testing:D these are custom made for tinyrc to requested specs. not off the shelf.... judging from teh mini-zracer bearings, these should be worth the wait.

do you know how long will the testing take:)

Well you guys are lucky I'm broke, because I haven't had the chance to buy bearings yet.

Not to be pushy or anything like that, but you need to get a move on with this you guys, (Tiny, BC, whoevers involved), 'cause you're missing out on sales. Better get in while the getting's hot, know what I mean? ;)

Anyways, motivational speech aside, I'll try to hold out for you guys as long as I can, but when I got the cash and I'm ready, I'm getting them where ever available.

hope these bearings come out before x-mas...