Off Road Xmod?

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:39 pm

Anybody think about doing an offroad XMod? I've got a patch of dirt in front of my new place, and I'd really like a Mini-Z monster, but lack the funds. I was kinda thinking some wheels, body mounts, a cool truck body, and a AWD drive kit might make the Xmod into a decent offroader. I'll probably have to buy some beefier parts so it don't keep breaking, but otherwise I think it's feasable.

Anyone got any thoughts about that?

synj · Post by **synj** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:52 pm

http://www.ausmicro.com/topic.asp?TOPIC ... itle=Z+mod

sessiz · Post by **sessiz** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 8:52 pm

I've thought about it, but I'm a lazy fuck so...nothing. I was swirling around the idea of moding the knuckles to accept a taller shock so that the wheels would have a larger up down movement. Good luck if you undertake it man. I'll be waiting for some pics.

sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:14 pm

I tried this out a little while ago and it came out all right. I just need to get a little more ground clearance. Another inch or two for sure.

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... php?t=3696

The biggest thing I suggest is getting some drive cups/axle cups that don't crack or break under severe torque. Because after I 6 celled my Xmod with AWD and locked diffs, I ripped apart all the cups from the torque.

I also definaly think you'll need to 6 cell it in order to give it some get up with the larger wheels. When I did mine I didn't have it 6 celled and now I want to make it all over again with larger tires and locked diffs.

Just some thoughts and ideas.

JDM-R34 · Post by **JDM-R34** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:30 pm

What about a more powerful motor (more powerful motor than the stage 2 top speed motr) to pull the added weight of bigger tires and stronger chassis parts. But a 6 cell mod will work too.
www.Xmodspeed.com had some better motors for sale, just trying to help.

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sg219 · Post by **sg219** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:41 pm

The 6 cell should do the trick with a standerd motor. If you find the right wheels that fit your particular situation, it should be enough.

I'm just stuck on getting better axle cups to handle the torque of a 6 cell with locked diffs.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:22 am

Yeah, I was definately gonna upgrade to the metal stub axles.

Before I go 6-cell, I'm gonna upgrade the FETs, and go with a faster motor. I like to keep it light, and cells are one of the heaviest things on the car.

Well, I'm just day dreaming anyways, I got a few bit projects to catch up on first, but this is something definately in the back of my head, so who knows, maybe six months down the road.

skylinepimping08 · Post by **skylinepimping08** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 2:49 pm

sezziz same here to fucking lazy to do that anyway if i did i have a huge backyard full of dirt jumps and all kind of shit

midget_man1387 · Post by **midget_man1387** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 3:05 pm

crazydave wrote: Before I go 6-cell, I'm gonna upgrade the FETs, and go with a faster motor. I like to keep it light, and cells are one of the heaviest things on the car.

you're right. adding cells does add more weight, but the power added overcomes the weight added, IMO.. anyone else with me?

Ahh5hit · Post by **Ahh5hit** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:44 pm

Maybe something here...
http://p221.ezboard.com/fxmodrcfrm34.sh ... D=26.topic

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 10:31 am

midget_man1387 wrote:
crazydave wrote: Before I go 6-cell, I'm gonna upgrade the FETs, and go with a faster motor. I like to keep it light, and cells are one of the heaviest things on the car.
you're right. adding cells does add more weight, but the power added overcomes the weight added, IMO.. anyone else with me?

Yeah but it effects handling, you lose speed in corners. Not like I have anybody to race against, but I like to keep that in mind.

If you can get the same speed without adding weight, your gonna be able to keep more of that speed going through corners. That is particularly important on dirt where there is a lot less traction.

arch2b · Post by **arch2b** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 4:07 pm

you could try larger tires maybe? like mini-z overland tires. they fit on the mini-z racer wheels fine but i don't know how well they would work with xmod wheels. this would give you some more ground clearance anyway

here is what i did with a mr-02 racer and overland wheels/tires

this runs very well on slightly rougher terrain than a stock mr-02 would

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 7:57 pm

I was originally thinking overland tires, now that I see it, I'm not sure that's enough for what I had in mind. Maybe if I jack up the suspension too, I don't know.