XMODS 2010 Nissan 370Z Starter Kit - Page 5

TripleXmodder(akaXXX) · #81 07-29-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by XMDrifter

well, besides that point, a 1-piece bodyshell provides you a more solid base to do body mods. xmods are about mods? ok. then the fixed crystal is one thing you can mod so you can swap crystals, the whole thing just is more durable, so more modding, fewer lazy modders in the hobby if the shells are 1-pieced because people mod the shells to their own personal style.

ok, so not many people here care about the racing aspect as much.

and others do, but just cant go off buying a mini-z. i know i don't have 130 bucks lying around.
i have 65 bucks lying around. that's just enough for an xmod and some materials to mod with.
i never have more than that amount available to me, and often i have much less available to me...like 0 dollars available for xmods. and since i'm still a minor, i'm not going to be able to buy a mini-z without my parents going 200% volcano since i already have used so much already

I consider myself a pretty serious modder and I love the body kits. I don't understand how a solid shell makes for better modding. To each his own, but without ALL the upgrades and options such as body kits (THAT RADIOSHACK STOPPED PROVIDING) then the Xmod is just another cheap RC. "I still love them" and modding (Can't wait to get back home and start again) but eliminating the body kits and other hop-ups is such a dissapointment.

KITT222 · #82 07-29-2009, 12:56 PM

Lets see, on all of my bodies I only use the bodykits on the F150s, and my Lancer Evo, and a '65 Mustang that I have has a bodykit, but i ordered it that way. I got into this hobby late, so I really don't understand what the big deal is about the bodykits. Although I can try and understand, I will never fully understand. I try to personalize them in a different way. With my GTR I put some felt on the roof so it now looks like a sloppy softtop. I also add license plates. Radioshack or Nissan/Corvette/Audi don't want their cars to be dismantled, therefore no bodykits on the Street series except the pre-existing '65 Mustang.

kendallcschm · #83 07-29-2009, 03:53 PM

IDk i really don't like the 370Z i liked the 350Z's look way more... but thats just me...

greenday · #84 07-30-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kendallcschm

IDk i really don't like the 370Z i liked the 350Z's look way more... but thats just me...

What a perfect excuse to use it as a beater....lol.

I think this may be one of their better bodies, the wheels look quite nice. Some may not like the style, but what should really be examined is quality...because everyone likes that.

XMDrifter · #85 07-30-2009, 05:56 PM

no bodykits imo is fine by me. it means that if you see a kitted street xmod, its that much more special. making it more difficult or whatever to mod is all just another challenge to me. that's just me, but i'm sure there are others who share the same idea.

NE10GT · #86 07-31-2009, 09:47 PM

I got one too

but I unfortunately already royally ****ed up my paint job T_T It's not really noticeable from far enough away but it'll bug the hell out of me till I fix it... I need painting lessons lol

Spoon_Tuner · #87 07-31-2009, 10:28 PM

Here's mine but soon to be mycrors4...

4G63punk · #88 08-01-2009, 03:53 AM

looks good.

color0 · #89 08-01-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleXmodder(akaXXX)

I consider myself a pretty serious modder and I love the body kits. I don't understand how a solid shell makes for better modding. To each his own, but without ALL the upgrades and options such as body kits (THAT RADIOSHACK STOPPED PROVIDING) then the Xmod is just another cheap RC. "I still love them" and modding (Can't wait to get back home and start again) but eliminating the body kits and other hop-ups is such a dissapointment.

Basically, if the base package has less substance, there's more room for improvement, lol....

I think RS did a decent job with the 370 though, you can always make subtle lip kits for the car and the proportions don't look too altered (in good lighting). Now if only I can convince myself to tolerate the geartrain whine in the Evo chassis, before even considering buying one.

Spoon_Tuner · #90 08-01-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by color0

Basically, if the base package has less substance, there's more room for improvement, lol....

I think RS did a decent job with the 370 though, you can always make subtle lip kits for the car and the proportions don't look too altered (in good lighting). Now if only I can convince myself to tolerate the geartrain whine in the Evo chassis, before even considering buying one.

Thats exactly why I stopped buying these Xmods because of the drivetrain and obnoxious noises it makes. I picked this 370z starter kit up forgetting how much noise they make and unprecise they are. I added the AWD kit and I even forgot about the shaft size. And when I added the correct shaft it sounds so terrible and when you roll with the car off with the AWD kit in I cringe everytime I hear the noises.

I remember I had a whole lot of fun with them when I was younger but since I have came across hobby grade cars such as the Mini Z. You will not get me to stray from them.

xmodsupra01 · #91 08-02-2009, 03:49 PM

yeh theyre out now. i saw one in radioshack the other day

XMDrifter · #92 08-02-2009, 06:27 PM

yes we all know already xmodsupra01.

i like the newer 1-piece design because there's less manufacturing error. with the swapping bodykits stuff, there used to be fitment errors with 1 out of every few xmods i saw. with 1-piece bodies, the molding is more consistent so you dont get a whacked up looking car. and the screw posts got in the way of my R34's steering

FinalGear · #93 08-03-2009, 01:23 PM

Anyone....
So is Radio Shack going to bring back some parts? I need wheels to hack up and tires....

dontspamme · #94 08-03-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FinalGear

Anyone....
So is Radio Shack going to bring back some parts? I need wheels to hack up and tires....

No one knows for sure yet. We'll just have to wait, as RS did suprise us with the 2010 Mustang, R8 and 370Z.

FinalGear · #95 08-03-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dontspamme

No one knows for sure yet. We'll just have to wait, as RS did suprise us with the 2010 Mustang, R8 and 370Z.

go figure...Radio Shack website lists wheels and suspension kits....not sure if the stores carry them yet....

imwiththemidget · #96 08-03-2009, 02:06 PM

Man, I want to customize mine but really don't know how to use the putty stuff and im not artistic.

Bananabrain · #97 08-03-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FinalGear

go figure...Radio Shack website lists wheels and suspension kits....not sure if the stores carry them yet....

Some of the stores are starting too carry the wheels, tires,bearings & the CLL off of there website. I've stopped in at a few and they were carrying these items.

FinalGear · #98 08-04-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bananabrain

Some of the stores are starting too carry the wheels, tires,bearings & the CLL off of there website. I've stopped in at a few and they were carrying these items.

Thanks, for the heads-up....I'll stop by a few Radio Shack, today and see for myself

Bananabrain · #99 08-04-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FinalGear

Thanks, for the heads-up....I'll stop by a few Radio Shack, today and see for myself

Ok, and i can't garrenty that any radioshack near you are carrying that stuff but i know the ones near me are starting too.

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