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Old 2003.05.21, 11:42 PM   #1
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Looking to mod out the wazoo, but know very little.

I have a new Overland coming soon, the Land Rover in silver. being prone to dumping cash into things to make them cooler I have a plan, and my plan is to mod this thing silly. I have already read all the posts on this forum a few pages deep, but I still have some questions. I plan on abusing this thing like crazy.

The following pieces I plan to buy... if anyone suggests against this then let me know why, or what to do as an alternative:
GPM Alloy and Delrin Main Gear for Overland (10-34T) - 1PC
GPM Alloy Battery Heat Sink for Overland - 2PCS
GPM Alloy Front Damper Mount for Overland - 1PC
GPM Alloy Rear Damper Mount for Overland (Medium - Land Cruiser) - 1PC - Silver
GPM Alloy Front Knuckle Set for Overland - 2PCS
GPM Alloy Motor Heat Sink for Overland
GPM Alloy Mount for Main Gear for Overland
GPM Alloy Steering Plate for Overland (0°)
GPM Delrin Ball Diff for Overland - Silver
Kyosho Front Oil Shock for Overland - 2PCS
Kyosho Rear Oil Shock for Overland - 2PCS
Kyosho High Grip MT Tires for Overland - 4PCS
Kyosho Overland Wheel Set - land Cruiser - Chrome
Kyosho Under Guard for Overland - Chrome


I was looking at the:
NeoPower Magnet - 4PCS
But Im not sure exactly what these would do for me, except that a thread 5 pages back or so said they were great. Opinions desired.

I also read that for a better motor to buy the Z-130-A-BB motor, but thats not available anymore, what is available is the:
Mini-ZRacer.com Custom Ball Bearing Motor Z-130-A-BB-SE Special Edition
Which is slightly different, I just want to make sure this will work.

Specifically it was recommended to buy replacement bearings, but there are bearings from Eagly, Kyosho, MZR, Powerline, RCRM, Squat and TopCad. Which of these is apropriate, as the Overland is not mentioned with any of them.

Also, i asuume the:
Squat Alloy Nylon Nut Set (Silver) - 4PCSwill work on the Overland, but was not sure. Again, feedback is appreciated.

Finally I was looking at:

Kyosho Stainless King Pin Set for Overland
Kyosho Stainless Suspension Shaft Set for Overland

But was not sure these were necessary at all, having been able to find basically nothing about them on the forums...

I'd also like 11mm alloy tires and rims, and the silver alloy front box but those are not sold on this site

Money isn't really my issue, I just want to build an ass kicking little model here that I can have fun with. Also, how difficult are these components, especially the motor, to replace. If I get some feedback soon I'll order all of these things from the shop and hopefully get them about the time I get my car next week.

Thanks everyone!
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Old 2003.05.21, 11:48 PM   #2
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basically your set up will match what i had.

dont buy the ball diff unless you plan on racing since it dont have teh diff-locking feature.
and dont buy the kyosho chrome under gaurd cause its plastic painted chrome. instead get the gpm one that is actually alloy....
the wheel nuts will fit. they are the same as teh normal miniz.
and get teh stainless,king pins and suspension shafts. this makes turning smoother with the kpins and smoother suspension arm travel with the susp.pins.
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Old 2003.05.21, 11:56 PM   #3
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Does the store here not sell the alloy under guard? if it does I cannot seem to find it...
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Old 2003.05.21, 11:58 PM   #4
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ive never seen it here. usually have to go to ebay for the alloy parts not here in the shop////although i would recommend emailing the shop casue they ship real fast and will get things for you that they dont already have.
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Old 2003.05.22, 12:09 AM   #5
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Re: Looking to mod out the wazoo, but know very little.

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GPM Alloy Front Knuckle Set for Overland - 2PCS
This is a must have!!!
My friend's and mine both broke the left steering knuckle. We thought the design of knuckles are bad, it breaks easily.
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Old 2003.05.22, 12:10 AM   #6
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Thanks! ooh, which bering did you use, and how hard was the motor to replace? Also what are yout thoughts on the FET's as they seem to go out quite often...
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Old 2003.05.22, 12:14 AM   #7
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fet last if you dont put to much stress on the truck i made both my overlands into the monster trucks and blew the fets in both thats why i dont have the OL anymore.

the motor clip comes off and you unscrew the 2 screws holding the motor wires on the chasis to switch it out....no probs there.

i used topcad bearings.......get any kind other then topcad they only stayed good for about 2 weeks
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Old 2003.05.22, 12:28 AM   #8
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Okay, then i'll try the:
Mini-ZRacer.com Racing Dry Bearing Set - 7PCS
since they are the only ones this store stocks, I guess they'll have to do

And the store does not have in:
GPM Alloy and Delrin Main Gear for Overland (10-34T) - 1PC
GPM Alloy Battery Heat Sink for Overland - 2PCS
GPM Alloy Front Knuckle Set for Overland - 2PCS
GPM Alloy Under Guard for Overland


which is a bummer because the Knuckle Set is a needed component according to a pile of posts on this forum...
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Old 2003.05.22, 12:54 AM   #9
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the overland takes 9 bearings. and the shop will most likely have your items in stock soon ......toobad you werent around 2 weeks ago when i parted out teh upgrades on my overland you wouldve saved tons.
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Old 2003.05.22, 01:09 AM   #10
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Hehe I'll bet =)

I picked up the following items on ebay right now:
GPM Alloy Under Guard for Overland - Chrome
GPM Alloy 5-Spoke Wide Wheel + Tire - 4 pcs (Silver)
GPM Alloy and Delrin Main Gear for Overland (10-34T) - 1PC
GPM Mini Z OVERLAND Alloy Front Gearbox


Now the ONLY frigging things I cannot locate are the
GPM Alloy Front Knuckle Set for Overland
and any bearing set thats 9 pieces, all the ones I can find are 7, including all the ones on this site, I also founf a full alloy engine cover on Ebay I was thinking about picking up...
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Old 2003.05.22, 01:12 AM   #11
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if you got them from ********* or the ***** person tell them the other parts you need and they will sell them to you direct....stella will i know for a fact i bug the **** out of her

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Old 2003.05.22, 04:55 AM   #12
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Oh yea?

2GStrat,

Well, talking about that person, who's trading name I will not mention, I am undergoing a gripe with them now.

I bought two bearing sets for my Overlands - they do already have bearings, but I always keep spares.
I bought them in March and still have not arrived.
She tells me she is "checking" with the Post Office, but still no resolve!
They have lost a customer...
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Old 2003.05.22, 06:35 AM   #13
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THE OVERLANDER ROXX any way so dont bother upgrading to much first ride that think about what you want to be better then you can upgrade

and if money isn't a isseu just buy one for me :P
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THE OVERLANDER ROXX any way so dont bother upgrading to much first ride that think about what you want to be better then you can upgrade
Mini-Z.Junk,

You will find out that Overlands need upgrading.
They do break in certain places, the Idler Gear (Between the diff and motor gears) is fragile. They last a lot longer if you install bearings. The GPM Delrin gear is the solution.
Overlands need bearings too, they run a lot smoother once bearings are fitted to the wheels and rear axle.
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Old 2003.05.22, 09:30 AM   #15
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but that are normal option for rc cars for sure

he is planning to buy all hopup opions just because he want a ultimate car but you must not buy all opion at one you must find out which you need more traction, then you can see what the does enz. that also normal for rc riding do you get it?

or im i wrong ??? and is this not true for mini -z
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