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Old 2012.10.01, 12:19 AM   #1876
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Always happy to help Viva AWD baby!

Sweet ride danieluki. Very trick AWD you got there.

Sorry to post off-topic for a sec, but it is interesting to me how people don't even want to try to race the AWD these days... I know most high-skill-level racers tell me the AWD/MA010/MA015 just cannot compete with 2WD/MR02/03 speed. I remember a quote by Joe Chen (From ancient Mini-Z glory-days past) : "It is the Archer, Not the Arrow" I just can't see how in Open-Motor MOD races the AWD wouldn't be a great choice (Providing you have the time and skill (And $$$) to build-up an AWD as smooth and perfect-running as it can possibly be, also..
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Traction Roll.

The significantly higher CG makes tuning an AWD for present-day Modified racing to be all about keeping the car from traction rolling, so you can't really get a setup to go as fast around flowing corners as you would with RWD. Plus RCP has plenty of grip, so there's very little room on a track (only the beginning of each corner exit) to press the AWD traction advantage. On carpet, you'd destroy with an AWD, but this is 'Murika! and our big races are all on RCP lol.

I've got my new MA-015 + DWS sitting in front of me to be built, but it's strictly for show and drift. Once I get my MR03 back up to 170g weight there's not going to be a traction issue anymore either, so makes no sense to race the AWD for me.
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Old 2012.10.01, 02:34 AM   #1877
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I'd like to try RCP sometime/sounds great. I went AWD because I knew I'd be all over the place with such a tiny RWD + electric torque. Was planning on picking up my own RCP for an empty room in the house but unfortunately my good RC buddy sold his Z off pretty quick & I didn't figure there'd be much point by myself.
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Old 2012.10.14, 10:35 AM   #1878
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hi all, here's my latest creation, i sold my original monster scooby to a friend at my club and pretty much started on this right after...

V.Rossi rallycross car kinda thing, i know the yellow is not rossi's yellow but it's my paintjob and i like this yellow much more than the fluorescent on the real car plus the real car is a Ford Focus, the decals are a mixture from the rossi monza rally kit and a sheet of Monster logos i got (still got enough for another coupla cars )





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Old 2012.10.14, 11:24 AM   #1879
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I really like the look of those brake discs and am considering them for a AWD drifter build I have in mind but does anyone know how they affect handling if at all?
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Old 2012.10.14, 11:29 AM   #1880
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Another awesome lookin' shell MXMRCR!

WorldClassZ, I've often wondered the same, since they do add weight. (if miniscule in the amount)
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Old 2012.10.15, 01:36 PM   #1881
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-This is how it came to me!




-I had to peek it's board, how it looked (OK).




-I didn't like the stock paint, boring... so puted some stickers! Just for more race style!






-Later in time the 6 fets, 8858 had joined with 6.6v Li-fe baterys!


-Last week i decided to lower it... Not on this photo!


-Sits low as it can be to race on the track witout rubbing tires.

And a video of my AWD Miniz's....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKLYO...ature=youtu.be

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Old 2012.10.15, 02:03 PM   #1882
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lookin good!
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Old 2012.11.14, 10:03 AM   #1883
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Old 2012.11.17, 10:46 AM   #1884
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Just wondering how i post pics on here. I just got into Z's with an ma010 and wanted to post some pics as i trick it out, anyone help? Also, anyone in Mass. know where to race?
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Old 2012.11.17, 10:48 AM   #1885
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The simplest method is using the manage attachments button on the lower half of the page when you're creating a reply. Welcome aboard!
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Old 2012.11.17, 11:05 AM   #1886
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there are vB code buttons in the post window for including an image via the url from where it is hosted. you can upload images to your member gallery as well. every member gets a gallery courtesy of the site
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Old 2012.11.21, 11:46 AM   #1887
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Where are the current hotbeds of activity for the AWD chassis? There doesn't seem to be much racing activity being posted.
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Old 2012.11.25, 07:12 PM   #1888
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Grrr! I'm trying to post pics from my phone, and I can't get it to work.I've tried the manage attachments and it's no use
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Old 2012.11.25, 08:27 PM   #1889
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Where are the current hotbeds of activity for the AWD chassis? There doesn't seem to be much racing activity being posted.
We have one AWD in the mids of these 2wd. The class is GT Mod.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNFjAdH2k1U

The AWD is the one on pole position

Also check this thread every Saturday, one of our local racers post's vids

http://mini-zracer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=120
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Old 2012.11.30, 08:01 AM   #1890
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MA-015 DWS with alu drive shafts
Need springs and ball bearings.





Is it possible to get 1 deg toe-out in the rear and 1 deg camber up front?
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