SSMT Fun

skylinekid · Post by **skylinekid** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:10 pm

Well I took my new SSMT out for a bit of fun and and easy way to say what happened is that the car is everything proof! It even survived water up to the bodys door bottom!!!!!! I have some clips that i will make into a video tommorow since I have no school and for now here are the 3 pics i took as a little teaser

Tuner1989 · Post by **Tuner1989** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:18 pm

Man you got the ultimate playground near your house.

You might want to look into somewhat water proofing the electronics.

Nice pics!

Maxximum Attack · Post by **Maxximum Attack** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:39 pm

That may be the basher that me and my little buddy are looking for. Outside is getting a little rainy nowadays and he can't drive his Xmod

Great pics. I'm gunna read sommore int these things

Maxx

SuperFly · Post by **SuperFly** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:04 pm

Yeah, I got one of these about a week ago, and I've been loving it. I can't believe that I've paid 50% more on several occasions for bits. Hell, you get all that truck for less than the cost of a ZZSE. I also got the $9.99 climbing kit that gives you another set of wheels, different tires, softer suspension, a torquey motor and lower gear, in addition to a yellow Hummer body.

If you're into modding them, there's some good stuff from Dogbreath at Ripper's: http://ripper7racing.com/forums/index.p ... topic=4683

There's a tutorial on Mini-ZRacer.com about doing a long-screw shock mod (LSSM) which gives you over 4" of articulation. It's in Phredd's gallery, I'll find the link later.

The major things to keep in mind about this vehicle when comparing it to an Overland or a MZM is that it is 4x4 and $20.

skylinekid · Post by **skylinekid** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:17 pm

Thanks for the comments guys, A little rain won't even touch these, I had the electronics compleatly sumbmerged and it was moving, I even have the videos which I'll post tommorw

evoraptor · Post by **evoraptor** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:23 pm

http://mini-zracer.com/gallery/album231

Here's the link for the LSSM. As for the truck, you are right about almost being destructo-proof. I've driven mine alot of places, and that thing can haul, even thought it's a bit slow, but im sure you guys can come up with something for that. The only things I dislike are the smallish-white dogbones that the front wheels use. Other than tha, it is a really good truck for $30-ish.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:56 pm

SuperFly wrote:Yeah, I got one of these about a week ago, and I've been loving it. I can't believe that I've paid 50% more on several occasions for bits. Hell, you get all that truck for less than the cost of a ZZSE. I also got the $9.99 climbing kit that gives you another set of wheels, different tires, softer suspension, a torquey motor and lower gear, in addition to a yellow Hummer body.

If you're into modding them, there's some good stuff from Dogbreath at Ripper's: http://ripper7racing.com/forums/index.p ... topic=4683

There's a tutorial on Mini-ZRacer.com about doing a long-screw shock mod (LSSM) which gives you over 4" of articulation. It's in Phredd's gallery, I'll find the link later.

The major things to keep in mind about this vehicle when comparing it to an Overland or a MZM is that it is 4x4 and $20.

Thanks for the info Superfly... no really thanks, now I gotta get one.

I'm over here thinking, $20, hell that's cheap, how can I not get one? I'm getting one this weekend. (cha-ching). All that stuff for $9.99, how can I pass that up? (cha-ching) Hey wait what about batteries? Might as well save in the long run and get a set of rechargeable AAs. (cha-ching) Oh yeah, and taxes, damn forgot taxes. (cha-ching) Well I'm in for about $40+ Anything else I should know about?

EDIT: Does that off road motr add any speed or just torque? The way they're avertising the them, I think I may want the street kit for the faster motor, and I kinda dig the F-150 body more than the Hummer. I'll probably have to get both, can probably use one of these bodies on my Iwaver.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... nce&s=toys

Sorry for wandering so far off topic SK.

payaso · Post by **payaso** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:14 am

crazydave wrote:
SuperFly wrote:Yeah, I got one of these about a week ago, and I've been loving it. I can't believe that I've paid 50% more on several occasions for bits. Hell, you get all that truck for less than the cost of a ZZSE. I also got the $9.99 climbing kit that gives you another set of wheels, different tires, softer suspension, a torquey motor and lower gear, in addition to a yellow Hummer body.

If you're into modding them, there's some good stuff from Dogbreath at Ripper's: http://ripper7racing.com/forums/index.p ... topic=4683

There's a tutorial on Mini-ZRacer.com about doing a long-screw shock mod (LSSM) which gives you over 4" of articulation. It's in Phredd's gallery, I'll find the link later.

The major things to keep in mind about this vehicle when comparing it to an Overland or a MZM is that it is 4x4 and $20.
Thanks for the info Superfly... no really thanks, now I gotta get one.

I'm over here thinking, $20, hell that's cheap, how can I not get one? I'm getting one this weekend. (cha-ching). All that stuff for $9.99, how can I pass that up? (cha-ching) Hey wait what about batteries? Might as well save in the long run and get a set of rechargeable AAs. (cha-ching) Oh yeah, and taxes, damn forgot taxes. (cha-ching) Well I'm in for about $40+ Anything else I should know about?

EDIT: Does that off road motr add any speed or just torque? The way they're avertising the them, I think I may want the street kit for the faster motor, and I kinda dig the F-150 body more than the Hummer. I'll probably have to get both, can probably use one of these bodies on my Iwaver.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... nce&s=toys

Sorry for wandering so far off topic SK.

Wow, they ripped off the tread pattern of the Traxxas Revo. The "Sporttraxx Talons" Awesome tires for any terrain.

That's bitchin.

silla

richh · Post by **richh** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:41 am

crazydave wrote:

EDIT: Does that off road motr add any speed or just torque? The way they're avertising the them, I think I may want the street kit for the faster motor, and I kinda dig the F-150 body more than the Hummer.

The motor that comes with the ford is a bit faster, but definitely lacks in the torque department. I ended up sticking with the stock motor. This is with 4aa's btw, if you plan on using different/more batts it might improve things.

You are right about the body though, it's much nicer than the hummer.

Maxximum Attack · Post by **Maxximum Attack** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:36 pm

richh wrote:This is with 4aa's btw, if you plan on using different/more batts it might improve things.

That maybe a good idea, can anyone find out how many volts these things can take. Then again, that path may lead to breaking things

.

I wonder when I'm gunna hear the lipo talk with these.
"Hmmmm these cars are cool, but they need salt"

Maxx

EDIT:Different, actually= lipos

BilboBaggins · Post by **BilboBaggins** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:22 pm

Personally I choose the Hummer, well the wife did. I'm not a FORD fan, I would love a Dodge Ram or the Grave Digger's Panel Delivery Van Body.

SuperFly · Post by **SuperFly** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:06 am

BilboBaggins wrote:Personally I choose the Hummer, well the wife did. I'm not a FORD fan, I would love a Dodge Ram or the Grave Digger's Panel Delivery Van Body.

you're in luck:

BilboBaggins · Post by **BilboBaggins** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 3:59 pm

SuperFly wrote:you're in luck:

Where and how much.

Also will I have to make custom mounts?

SuperFly · Post by **SuperFly** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 4:06 pm

BilboBaggins wrote: Where and how much.

Also will I have to make custom mounts?

Here's the thread where they are for sale:

http://ripper7racing.com/forums/index.p ... topic=4692

I would think you could get alternative mounts included for a price.