NEWBIE intro/help!

Sharp · Post by **Sharp** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:04 pm

hey guys, just joined. i'm about to buy one of these little devils but i still just DONT KNOW which one to choose. ive got just a few questions about it, and i did research on a lot of the things i just want some experienced people's advice.

1. microsizer or zipzap? whats the diff? which ones better?
2. on the microsizer pro, when your racing your bit without the turbo button on, is it only 1/2 the speed?
3. if i get a microsizer or a zipzap, which motor/accessories should i get for the best BALANCE of speed and acceleration. basically what to get to make it fast.
thanks guys!

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:31 pm

for a noob it won't matter which one you buy first.

on the microsizer pro, when your racing your bit without the turbo button on, is it only 1/2 the speed?

correct, press boost and you have full speed.

if i get a microsizer or a zipzap, which motor/accessories should i get for the best BALANCE of speed and acceleration. basically what to get to make it fast.

just get whatever you can find, these things are becoming rarer every day.

ibjamn · Post by **ibjamn** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:43 pm

betty.k wrote:for a noob it won't matter which one you buy first.
just get whatever you can find, these things are becoming rarer every day.

Yeah, like he said. Get whatever you can get your hands on. then mod it to your liking

Sharp · Post by **Sharp** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:20 am

betty.k wrote:for a noob it won't matter which one you buy first.

on the microsizer pro, when your racing your bit without the turbo button on, is it only 1/2 the speed?
correct, press boost and you have full speed.

if i get a microsizer or a zipzap, which motor/accessories should i get for the best BALANCE of speed and acceleration. basically what to get to make it fast.
just get whatever you can find, these things are becoming rarer every day.

well, im not completely a noob, i meant noob in the forums

, i know that zipzaps are larger and slower, but have better handling probably due to their heavier weight, and also better range. But micro's are faster stock.
but what would you guys reccomend i get then? 3.0or 4.0 motors? and such what about tires and other things. I want to have a really fast bit

thanks again guys

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:44 am

I'll whoop your ass with a ZipZap!!!

Get your hands on anything that you can.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:34 am

Sharp wrote:
betty.k wrote:for a noob it won't matter which one you buy first.

on the microsizer pro, when your racing your bit without the turbo button on, is it only 1/2 the speed?
correct, press boost and you have full speed.

if i get a microsizer or a zipzap, which motor/accessories should i get for the best BALANCE of speed and acceleration. basically what to get to make it fast.
just get whatever you can find, these things are becoming rarer every day.
well, im not completely a noob, i meant noob in the forums , i know that zipzaps are larger and slower, but have better handling probably due to their heavier weight, and also better range. But micro's are faster stock.
but what would you guys reccomend i get then? 3.0or 4.0 motors? and such what about tires and other things. I want to have a really fast bit

thanks again guys

There is no real difference in handling. Microsizers/bits are probably a tad better for small technical tracks, due to their short wheelbase. Zip Zaps are probably faster out of the box. Zip Zaps come with a 2.2 motor, MS come with anything from a 1.6 to a 2.6, depending on the model. The Pros have a 2.2, but it is not as punchy, and therefore doesn't seem as fast as the ZZ motor. Good luck finding 3.0s and 4.0s. As the other guys said these cars are no longer in production and getting harder and harder to find.

The Zip Zaps from the Cars movie that RS still sells have motorized steering and use a 2.4v battery. There is a resistor limiting the battery though. If you remove that resistor you get instant dual cell speed. Since these are still on the shelves, they may be your best bet.

Search around, read up on some old threads. You're not asking anything that hasn't already been answered a thousand times before.

Sharp · Post by **Sharp** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:58 pm

crazydave wrote:
Sharp wrote:
betty.k wrote:for a noob it won't matter which one you buy first.

on the microsizer pro, when your racing your bit without the turbo button on, is it only 1/2 the speed?
correct, press boost and you have full speed.

if i get a microsizer or a zipzap, which motor/accessories should i get for the best BALANCE of speed and acceleration. basically what to get to make it fast.
just get whatever you can find, these things are becoming rarer every day.
well, im not completely a noob, i meant noob in the forums , i know that zipzaps are larger and slower, but have better handling probably due to their heavier weight, and also better range. But micro's are faster stock.
but what would you guys reccomend i get then? 3.0or 4.0 motors? and such what about tires and other things. I want to have a really fast bit

thanks again guys
There is no real difference in handling. Microsizers/bits are probably a tad better for small technical tracks, due to their short wheelbase. Zip Zaps are probably faster out of the box. Zip Zaps come with a 2.2 motor, MS come with anything from a 1.6 to a 2.6, depending on the model. The Pros have a 2.2, but it is not as punchy, and therefore doesn't seem as fast as the ZZ motor. Good luck finding 3.0s and 4.0s. As the other guys said these cars are no longer in production and getting harder and harder to find.

The Zip Zaps from the Cars movie that RS still sells have motorized steering and use a 2.4v battery. There is a resistor limiting the battery though. If you remove that resistor you get instant dual cell speed. Since these are still on the shelves, they may be your best bet.

Search around, read up on some old threads. You're not asking anything that hasn't already been answered a thousand times before.

so your saying those cars movie ones are faster than a regular stock zip zap or microsizer?, how baout the aston martin james bond one, that one looks cooler. or if this is possible, can i just take the body off of the cars one and put in a zipzap body?

Maxximum Attack · Post by **Maxximum Attack** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:18 pm

Correct.
The bodies are all swappable. So you can get the aston and get the Cars version too.

They're crazy fast!

Sharp · Post by **Sharp** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:23 pm

ok i see, thanks guys, one last question though, the Aston Martin has dual cell batteries and a 2.4v battery right?
also has there been a thread or does anyone know how to remove the resistor limiting the battery? thanks guys really appreciate it.

ill be sure to get all the stuff i can while its out, i actually have a friend who has a 4.0 motor to sell so i think ill try that out as well.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:48 am

Sharp wrote:ok i see, thanks guys, one last question though, the Aston Martin has dual cell batteries and a 2.4v battery right?
also has there been a thread or does anyone know how to remove the resistor limiting the battery? thanks guys really appreciate it.

ill be sure to get all the stuff i can while its out, i actually have a friend who has a 4.0 motor to sell so i think ill try that out as well.

Both Astons were SEs, which mean they have a 5-7 step throttle and steering, Even though they use the 2.8v battery, they only go as fast a single cell car. Search for the DC Mod, to understand why.

Really, you're not asking anything new. I'd really suggest that you start searching around and doing some reading before asking any more questions. We have answered the same, "Zip zap vs. microsizer" question over and over in the last 3-4 years. Most noobs get flamed immediatly for asking that question, but the other mods must be distracted at the moment.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:21 am

Well it'sn not the mods that give the beatdown, unless the questions are
totally off the wall or just plain stupid, a cry for attention which the poster
gets plenty of.

Welcome to Da Hood Pimp! Kick back and enjoy da ride. There is tons
of info on Micro (1/64) out here so have at it. We are absolutely the
most active Micro RC community on Da Planet, it all stirs around here.
New shit, contests, auctions, hook ups, etc. If you really want to get into
these, you've come to da right hood..........

Sharp · Post by **Sharp** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:42 pm

alright thanks guys ill be sure to search around for those threads

Bird · Post by **Bird** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:21 pm

crazydave wrote:the other mods must be distracted at the moment.

That's the understatement of the year right there... lmao.

I think it's a combination of the uhhhh, distraction, and the fact that its so rare for new people to show up askin' the old newb questions, we're just happy to have you here... plus, you don't come off like a 9 year old in your posts

Sharp · Post by **Sharp** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:08 pm

haha, rest assured, im 15. my inner child wanted a zipzap this Christmas and then i did some searching on the web and found it, well its much more than just a simple radio controlled car =) and those mods on the cars you guys do, well major props for that, im technologically savvy and even i couldn't make out those instructions, so my respect goes out to you guys.

stagg · Post by **stagg** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:38 pm

Sharp wrote:haha, rest assured, im 15. my inner child wanted a zipzap this Christmas and then i did some searching on the web and found it, well its much more than just a simple radio controlled car =) and those mods on the cars you guys do, well major props for that, im technologically savvy and even i couldn't make out those instructions, so my respect goes out to you guys.

Inner child? Your 15 you are supposed to be able to have fun. I do tons of stuff but one of my top priority's is having fun.