2007.07.25, 06:38 PM
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will you continue with the initial chassis build? after all, we are all reading about your race worthy xmod and the claims it's performing better than a/your mini-z. i think you have many interested reads waiting to see the results of that build.
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2007.07.26, 05:49 PM
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Kel - After building my Xwaver, I'm pretty convinced that any kind of Xmod electronics will limit your performance versus any Mini-Z. I'd just pick up two EnjoyRC or Iwaver boards and convert the cars over.
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2007.07.28, 10:02 AM
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I have been busy working on the hobby-grade EVO for a while. I need some of your help. Does anyone know how to hook up a HS-55 servo to a Iwaver board? I am having trouble making the stock servo work with the upgraded board, so some help would be nice.
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2007.07.29, 12:08 PM
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I want my two dollars!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kel
I have been busy working on the hobby-grade EVO for a while. I need some of your help. Does anyone know how to hook up a HS-55 servo to a Iwaver board? I am having trouble making the stock servo work with the upgraded board, so some help would be nice.
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I do not know the answer to your question but you might have better luck posting that question in the "Iwaver" section of the board.
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2007.07.31, 01:14 PM
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Arch- don't worry, the other build will continue. I'm just doing this other chassis on the side while I wait for parts.
The Hobby grade EVO is here. I put an Iwaver board in there, and the results are pretty good. I have not had a chance to race it yet, but I will soon. Here are some pics:
It is all in working condition, and the steering is glitchless. I will post how I like it after I get some time to test it out.
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2007.07.31, 01:27 PM
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nice, clean work!
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2007.07.31, 02:28 PM
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Looks great! Once you do test it, and you're satisfied with the result, you should think about shortening some of the wires, looks confusing . Have you considered using some atomic wheels in order to use some mini-z tires? You could just shave off the ridge on the Radio Shack wheels, though...
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2007.08.01, 05:21 PM
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AWD dish rims of some brand would be perfect for this.
I like the clean conversion, glad to hear that it works fine!
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2007.08.02, 06:38 AM
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Kel that's some impressive work !
Arch2b we should consider sticking this thread. It has lots of good information as far as upgrades and tuning. I just cant' think of where to put it.
Kel again I commend you. Sounds like a fun project. I have an EVO sitting in my junk bodies drawer aling with NIP upgrade parts. I believe you can actually make a race worthy x-mod while still staying within the rules of HFAY stock class.
Goodjob! And keep us posted.
Kris
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2007.08.03, 12:49 PM
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Thanks Byebye, I hope that your EVO will be put to good use.
I finally got a chance to test out the Iwavered evo. And the results are....well... alright, in my opinion. The range was much more than an xmod, and the steering was smooth. Yes, it was easier to drive around the track, but the only thing it lacked was speed. I was running a stage 2 in an atmoic ball-bearing case, and the speed was a little less than my stock racer evo. Even if I took out the AWD, the speed was not that much better. I think the FETs on a EVO car are much better than any stock Iwaver or Mini-z FETs, which is why the speed is more on the EVO board. I should also add that I was using the same gearing as my stock class racer.
In the end, I don't think I'm going to keep the Iwaver board in there for much longer. I have other projects that could use it, and even though the steering is better than an EVO's, it is not worth it in an xmod. I am going to continue the stock EVO chassis for now and use the stock electronics. I have improved the EVO's steering alot, even though it is harder to drive than the Iwavered one. Besides, I always like a challenge, and the purpose of this build is to make the Xmod race worthy while keeping it's electronics stock.
For those of you who want to try the Iwaver conversion on the Evo chassis, you need to solder the orange and black pot wires on pad S1 on the iwaver board, and the white pot wire goes to pad S2. The servo motor wires go to pad M- and M+ on the C4 resistor pad. Hope this helps.
More updates on the stock EVO car in a few hours, while I finish up mounting a new body on it.
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2007.08.04, 09:34 AM
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Now the stock racer really looks like a mini-Z! I got a Mini-z blue skyline R34 mounted and it fit perfect. I didn't even need to extend the wheel base, the wheels and the wheel wells lined up perfectly. The improvements of using this body is that is it lower, weighs less than my xmod body, even after all the material was shaved away, and the added strength. Almost forgot that it looks sweet! Check out the pics on how I mounted it.
I used a modified Xmod WRX front clip. It fits perfect in the body clip slot with a little trimming.
Now for the rear mounting, the setup is similar to a Mini-Z's. On each side of the body there are pins that line up to holes in the chassis. The Pin things on mine are screws that are held in on the other side of the white piece, I had to take them off and then glue them back in. To put on the body you just need to flex the body, like you do to fit on a mini-z, and it clips right in.
Here are the mounting holes on the sides of the chassis. Once the body clips in, it holds very well. I have yet to have the body fall off after a crash.
And here are some shots with the body on. I think it looks great with the gold rims and low stance.
Now when I'm driving on the track, it looks like a mini-z until I show the chassis. If you ever wanted to mount a Mini-z body on an xmod, this is a pretty easy and good way to do it. Tell me what you think.
Last edited by Kel; 2007.08.04 at 09:37 AM.
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2007.08.04, 01:00 PM
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Nice job! Really clean fit, looks as if it was made to fit on the evo chassis.
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2007.08.04, 01:51 PM
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That's just clean as heck. Now you need better wheels and tires.
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2007.08.04, 03:52 PM
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exellent way of mounting the body
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2007.08.04, 04:22 PM
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Look's slick, I guess now it is a Zmods. I had my run in with Xmods body on an MR02, that showed me how much heavier the bodies are. And how it effects the handling.
This thing has so much in the nose, it's like a 454 big block. If I go easy with it it's fine, just no good for racing though.
Last edited by HammerZ; 2007.08.04 at 04:27 PM.
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