Project: RCP ripper
 

Well, I couldn't think of anything else to call it so...

Basically, its a modded (or to be modded for that matter) gen1, seeing as the suspension geometry is favorable to track racing. Its gonna feature some Z standard stuff including an improved tie rod system (probably based off of color's MRCG) and *drastically* improved rear suspension (T-plate, anyone?)

Anywho, here's the list of upgrades:

Intellect 750 NiMh cells
Medium rear springs
Soft front springs
Pan car body mounted
42t pattern wind in M1 case set
18g wire
Ball Bearings all around
Micellaneous (sp?) weight savers
30wt shock oil (dampens surprisingly well, but is a mess to clean up)
Atomic compound 20 treads 9.5mm
*T-plate system
*Improved tierod system

Anywho, the electronics will remain stock (mostly) in order to be legal in HFAY and other stock class competitions.

Oh yeah, my kickass pan car body. Airbrushed by Davey G. on MZR (amazing airbrush skills)
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/P3180042.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...P3180041-1.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/P3170036.jpg

(You'll have to excuse my crappy pics)

Later,
RedSXmodder

Thirty weight sounds a little heavy to me, surprised you like that much stiffness. Thirty weight is actually what I use in my Axial..

Please, try to get better pictures of the body. I would love to see the paintjob he did on this pan body; he truely is an amazing painter. :)

Ooh, I like where this is going! Any estimates on how long it'll take? Tell Davey G. That he did an amazing job!

Maybe some outdoor shots would help...

Hey, its only $2.00 to send it to you to take the pics, so I might just have to...

I'd add some hefty insurance to that package. If you're really up for it or for anything else, like more armatures, drop me a few lines. ;)

You should submit this to HFAY. Although, I don't believe you could use that motor.. I have to check the rules again.

I know I can't use the motor, they use a handout system. I'd just use my motor for "practice" :)

Later,
RedSXmodder

Sorry whats HFAY?

HFAY is a 1:28th scale racing competition. It's generally done with the Kyosho MiniZ series, but some people are bold enough to use the RadioShack Xmods series. Quite fun, actually. I can't wait to get out to my states GTG (get to-gether) and race. :)

Problem is, I have no idea where my state GTG is, lol :lol:

Seriously, I think that an outdoor shot should give this thing some help. It helped this NSX, right?

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/P4220101.jpg

EDIT: Here's my camera, anyone wanna help me out with the settings?
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...sp?id=957&fl=4

It helped...

Closest HFAY GTG for your would be: MiniRC Speedway in Milwaukee. Here's the link to them on MZR: MiniRC Speedway.. If now, plan to come to Michigan and I'll make sure to make those races too. :D

Where is the Michigan area race held at? I should pay you a visit, Kyle, maybe race sometime.

I'd probably have to catch a plane though...

lol you should really come to my town sometime. we got good racing. xmods,mini-z,micro-t, 1:18 trucks. with circuits, tri-ovals, and jumps. you should come race sometime....

When I get my license I'll be over alot. Trust me :nod:

They are held in Ann Arbor. Right in the middle of the state: Ann Arbor GTG on MZR. They are actually one of the largest GTG groups, one of the members being Mini-Z (owner of MZR). I have yet to make it out there, because of the dates, but I plan to someday. Although, I cannot race in HFAY, it'd be one great thing to see (my AWD is turbo'd with a Woah Nelly..).

It'd be great to see you out here. And to whoop your butt or vice versa. :p

That is pretty cool red.
That body has to be my favorite part, the paint seems good, with the quality of those pics, there are some real-talented people out there, eh?:lol:

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/P3190041.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/P3190040.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/P3190036.jpg

A little bit better...

Litte bit, yes. He has some nice, crisp and flowing lines for the flames; very good work and very, very cool design concept. :D

Wow! Donziikid, I was in Ann Arbor a few years back. We have some cousins who live there, if I ever go there again, I'll plan to race you. :lol: RedSXmodder, that is very attractive! Do you think that they will know it is not a Mini-Z? There used to be some good XMOD races around here. Now I plan on taking some of mine to my LHS's indoor track.(preferably for larger scales.)

hey i just got a porsche 962c racecar model. looks pretty much like a pancar. im going to mount it on my xmods so mine will look kinda like yours. The pink flames are awsome, but my painting skills arent quite there......yet!. glad to hear you'll be comin over sumtime soon though. when you planning to get your liscense?

So what happened to the last pan car I donated to?