Micro terrain to micro rally

[Sporttracguy]

So after doing a dual cell (using a zzse cell) on my first micro terrain I decided to take this platform to the next obvious level, rally. I had an extra xtrek II Subaru body and although a little longer wheel base it had a perfect width and just looked cool on those huge knobby tires.

Unfortunately a few of the pics are fuzzy (taken from my cell phone) so i apologize in advance. I used two normal sized bit batteries, wired in series. Took some single ply carbon fiber and extended the chassis (its still a work in progress, ill get pics soon) I used a micro deans plug to re route the charger port and mounted it on the roof (sort of looks like an antenna) I also had to extend the IR sensor to the roof (since its a solid body). I use my super brain battery charger instead of the remote to charge the batteries and i get a substantial increase in run time.

I get full steer with no rubbing and full suspension travel. Its still a work in progress but I felt it was ready to start showing off and sparking some other people to mod their bits.




Enjoy,
STG

[sidewinder]

That looks great I was thinking Baja Bug, but I have to admit that looks cool as hell. The micro deans is inspired, and the IR receiver looks right...very cool.

[crazydave]

That just looks too cool... but you got me thinking, more voltage might improve the steering enogh on my Boomerang that it might actually be usable.

[Sporttracguy]

The steering seems to be slightly better with the added voltage but with the added weight of the batteries and heavier body its hard to tell. I think your best bet would be to upgrade the magnets. I haven't pulled the front end apart yet to see whats in there.

I used a microsizer two speed PCB in another buggy and the steering didn't seem to improve much, even with the SE cell in it. I remember my older bits that had a voltage upgrade the steering would pop right to left with a good amount of force, these buggies just dont have the balls in the steering department.

STG

[redrustbucket]

That's sweet man!

[z-beam]

Looks sweet!

[frizzen]

Oh damn that's nice!

I know what my next body is gonna be after the Baja Bug is done!

[hogjowlz]

is the magnet the same size/shape as bits? would neo magnets make a difference? i think they need a stiffer front spring. isnt the bit body a lot heavier?

[Sporttracguy]

is the magnet the same size/shape as bits? would neo magnets make a difference? i think they need a stiffer front spring. isnt the bit body a lot heavier?

I haven't cracked open the front to see what magnets are used. I'm sure its something that can be modified if it isn't the same. I stretched the front springs a little to make them stiffer but for me they seem to work just fine. The body is heavier but so is the extra cell that I added. Having a little more juice seems to offset the weight.

STG

[civicsr2cool]

Looks very good man! You know I'm a fan of the Rally's too! I'm jealous! Hows the performance in the dirt with those tires?

[kirbenvost]

Wow, sweet custom job. I wish they'd make something like this available at retail, I'm not that skilled in the mod department.

[frizzen]

How about pics of the body mounts?