XMod question

METALHEAD · Post by **METALHEAD** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:32 am

Does anyone have any suggestions for me in terms of the XMod Evo line? I'm loving the 1/28 4x4 truck concept. The body isn't that big of a deal to me, 'cause I'm probably gonna go with a custom body anyway, but are there any differences between the H2 and the F-150? I read somewhere that the F-150 had some kind of a pivoting rear end, with independent rear suspension...does the Hummer have the same thing? Is this good or bad? Also, I'm planning on going straight away with the 4x4 upgrade, the lift kit and bigger rubber, but are there any aftermarket parts that may be better than the RS upgrades? Any suggestions or first hand experience would be great.

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:43 am

Only difference between the two are the bodies.

I own the yellow F-150 with all the hop-ups installed and have all the GPM alloy for the complete truck and car on the way, should be here in a day or so.

As of right now, the only aftermarket for the EVO Xmods are GPM and their aluminum parts.

Check this out for aluminum parts. Great deals!!!

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... php?t=7145

There are some other things that might be out there. These just hit the market a few months ago, so everything is starting to pop up now.

You can pick-up some CF rod and make yourself a sweet lightweight driveshaft.

You'll have to get the bearings from VXB/Irvineman on Ebay.

Tuner1989 · Post by **Tuner1989** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:54 am

Hot racing released some aluminum parts on rcmart and the bay recentley.

cj · Post by cj » Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:48 am

Tuner1989 wrote:Hot racing released some aluminum parts on rcmart and the bay recentley.

Good someone mentioned the competition.

Lets compare Rear Knuckles.

HOT-RACING

GPM

As you can see both CAN NOT use stock brake disks. The GPM is thicker and appears stronger. HR has a twist on Brake disk like cap to hold the axle in VS 3 screws to hold the bearings/bushings. Let me tell you what you don't see in the HR version. The HR version comes with Allen head screws were the GPM clearly comes with Phillips. No need to buy more tools with GPM parts.

Also with the group buy going down you can save almost 50% off the ebay prices on the GPM parts.

Tuner1989 · Post by **Tuner1989** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:53 am

Very nice pics CJ, i havent seen the GPM knuckles until now.

I know what im sold on.

METALHEAD · Post by **METALHEAD** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:09 am

Great info guys, thanks a bunch. That group buy sounds like a killer hook up. Regarding the bearings, I will definately pick up a set. sg, You mentioned bearings from VXB/Irvineman. Are they better or cheaper than the ones from RS?

I do have a couple other questions though. Can you swap out crystals from the X Mods and use a better radio? The one that comes with it looks like a freakin' toy, and from what I've gathered, it is kinda a piece-o-crap. Also, are there any other tires and/or rims that will work on an X-Mod? Something like Kyosho Overland/Monster tires or wheels, or something similar? If not a direct swap, could they be modded do you think? I guess I'll find out when I pick one up. I was gonna go to the Shack last night, but didn't get around to it. Hopefully I'll be able to score one tonight.

Maxximum Attack · Post by **Maxximum Attack** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:53 am

For you to use hobby grade Txs, you have to change the PCB, read this thread and you'll see what can and has been done. Doing it to an EVO may work out even better

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... sc&start=0

Maxx

METALHEAD · Post by **METALHEAD** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:41 pm

Sssshhhhhweeeeeeet. May have to look into that. Dude, reading that thread, you guys must have some FAST li'l mofo's. That's killer, fo sho.

I'm thinking with my EVO, I'm gonna stay slow and low (geared). I'm all about crawlin' in 1/28. I used to spend hours just trying to get my Overland around in 2wd, just creeping, so the option of 4WD gets me going. I'm getting pretty jazzed about this.

payaso · Post by **payaso** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:35 pm

This guy that I work with just got the EVO truck with all the upgrades.. It fuckin flies man..

He can plow through more shit than me being he has 4wd, and my OL is only 2wd. My OL does seem a bit smoother than his, so when we race,(almost every night) I get cleaner lines than he does, which works out perfect. He's running nimh batts, and I'm still on alkalines, so after the first 10 minutes, I start dropping power, and he doesn't. It comes down to my clean lines.

silla

METALHEAD · Post by **METALHEAD** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:00 pm

I do like the way my OL handles, or did, before the steering went caputz....but they are very cool. I love mine, but I like to expand my platforms too. Is there, or "could" there be any compatibility between the two, seeing as you're familiar with both?

cj · Post by cj » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:10 pm

METALHEAD wrote:Great info guys, thanks a bunch. That group buy sounds like a killer hook up. Regarding the bearings, I will definately pick up a set. sg, You mentioned bearings from VXB/Irvineman. Are they better or cheaper than the ones from RS?

I do have a couple other questions though. Can you swap out crystals from the X Mods and use a better radio? The one that comes with it looks like a freakin' toy, and from what I've gathered, it is kinda a piece-o-crap. Also, are there any other tires and/or rims that will work on an X-Mod? Something like Kyosho Overland/Monster tires or wheels, or something similar? If not a direct swap, could they be modded do you think? I guess I'll find out when I pick one up. I was gonna go to the Shack last night, but didn't get around to it. Hopefully I'll be able to score one tonight.

VXB's prices are better than Radioshack.

GPM has these coming.

TRUCK
http://gpmracing.com.hk/car/page/hpi_xmodst24.jpg
http://gpmracing.com.hk/car/page/hpi_xmodst25.jpg

Just not sure what they are going wrap them in.