So I Finally Broke Down and Bought One

cj · Post by cj » Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:17 pm

Just don't forget to check out what I got in Alloy when you start breaking things.

Stoli · Post by **Stoli** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:06 pm

I will. My main money driven objective is a surface to race/play on and tires/speed. in that order.

I have masked the paint job and am gonna start doing the first coats on Sunday. Finished scuff sandning it tonight and then will continue some detailing tomorrow.

Will keep ya'll up-to-date with pics as things unfold. I think this will be my best yet.

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:48 pm

That's a solid plan. I started noticing things when I switched over to lithium power. First was the increase in speed. Then I started noticing the problems that plague Xmods. First off the suspension and drivetrain are not designed for significant power increases. This is what prompted me to buy alloy parts and High grade bearings in the first place. With all the mods and money I have spent, I built one hell of an Xmod that is almost perfectly balanced.

Still have to do a tight turns mod, but other than that, It works well.

Stoli · Post by **Stoli** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:05 am

I promised you all updates as it moved along.

Well got home at 11pm after a 15 hour shift and got to work.

Heres the first 2 coats.

http://www.stoli.ca/xmod/rsxcoat1.JPG
http://www.stoli.ca/xmod/rsxcoat2.JPG

Heres the 4th coat
http://www.stoli.ca/xmod/4coats.JPG

Heres with tape off ( Still have touchups to do )
http://www.stoli.ca/xmod/tapeoff.JPG

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:31 pm

RS cracks me up. An excerpt from an email I got today;

Q: Is it safe to rig my XMODS Custom RC with a six-cell battery pack?
A: No! Your XMODS Custom RC has been precision-engineered to be powered by 3 AA batteries. Adding more battery power will cause your motor to burn out after a short time of driving. There is also a danger of your motor overheating and causing the wire insulation and other internal parts to catch fire. Some mega-tuners have performed this extreme modification and although it does increase power and speed for a short time, it voids the warranty and eventually ruins the RC

I can't wait til mine catches fire....

backdrift · Post by **backdrift** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:40 pm

woot! bomb fire at hirotos house!!! bring ur xmods!

Stoli · Post by **Stoli** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 1:41 pm

Well folks it fucked up. Its ok. I'm jusr gonna leave it alone before its totally ruined.

Will post pics in a bit.

Does anyone have a simplified guid to doing the AWD mod?

Step by step.

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:05 pm

you should have a manual with your awd kit, it's folded in the cardboard packaging. if not the manuals for everything are available from the rs site somewhere.

Stoli · Post by **Stoli** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:26 pm

Here ya go. The finished product. ( only casue my silver paints fucked and I'm broke for a week )

I will be redoing the silver parts. Nex week but its done.

http://www.stoli.ca/xmod/done.JPG

Here, this inspiration pic.

http://www.bmracing.com/images/rsx.jpg

BTW I finished the AWD mod but now my trim steering adjustment doesn't work?

backdrift · Post by **backdrift** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 5:28 pm

its diffrent

Post by **CaboWabo** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 6:37 pm

cool design, I dig it.

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:53 pm

I agree wit Cdub. I like the design.

backdrift · Post by **backdrift** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:03 pm

u should do the sides, below the line, all blue.. I think it would look better, what about yall?

Stoli · Post by **Stoli** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:36 pm

Well I thought of that backdrift but wanted originallity not stereo-typical look.

Thanks for the comments guys. I love the look of it while drivin.

I fixed the steering problem BTW. It was the main cover. it was too tight.

Sdog · Post by **Sdog** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:55 pm

Glad you got it fixed.....those things are fun to bash around....enjoy.