2006.04.15, 05:23 PM
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Gary
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 140
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Renewed love for the Z!
Theres nothing like some new parts to play with to rekindle that MiniZ mystic! And I didnt have to break the bank to do so. I have been racing RC cars off and on for 12 years and I think I like these little low cost cars more than any car/truck I have ever owned. I dont know how to explain it. There just so cool!
I wouldnt mind spending a little more money though, if Kyosho would upgrade the servo and electronics,
Ill take some pics of my new set up on Monday.
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2006.04.15, 10:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: boston Ma.
Posts: 357
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You may want to think about a Pro-z if you want real R/c grade micro electronics.
Also there are aftermarket potentiometers for the stock servo that improves steering reliabilty and control if you are having an issue with your steering.
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2006.04.19, 07:15 PM
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Gary
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 140
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Pics.
The new chassis and body. For members only!
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2006.04.19, 09:16 PM
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MINI-Z BODY NUT
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: pa.
Posts: 5,028
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Nice and welcome back!
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2006.04.20, 10:28 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,448
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Right on!!! I may be coming out of retirement soon too. Hopefully this weekend, if not, shortly after will be my return to the mini-z scene.
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2006.04.20, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Rydal, GA
Posts: 695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ
Right on!!! I may be coming out of retirement soon too. Hopefully this weekend, if not, shortly after will be my return to the mini-z scene.
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Russ - What's your Mini-Z collection look like these days?
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2006.04.20, 09:17 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,448
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Basically still the same as what's on my site, same as what I had back in the day. I guess if I can get my sh.... stuff together and working good this weekend, expect to see the CLK. Man, I can't wait. I need to make sure all my batteries still hold a charge, and if not get some others. I need to go through my motors, clean & lube the armatures, make sure my bearings still roll smooth, do an alignment (LOL), and after all that, hope I'm still glitch free after all this time.
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2006.04.21, 12:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Grand Blanc, MI
Posts: 710
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Great to see people coming out of retirement. Glad to have you back.
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2006.04.21, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Rydal, GA
Posts: 695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ
Basically still the same as what's on my site, same as what I had back in the day. I guess if I can get my sh.... stuff together and working good this weekend, expect to see the CLK. Man, I can't wait. I need to make sure all my batteries still hold a charge, and if not get some others. I need to go through my motors, clean & lube the armatures, make sure my bearings still roll smooth, do an alignment (LOL), and after all that, hope I'm still glitch free after all this time.
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Sounds good Russ. Hope to see you Sunday.
I'll have some new Rayovac IC-3 AAA 4-packs for sale me on Sunday. CHEAP!
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2006.04.21, 03:22 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,497
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Welcome back Russ!
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2006.04.24, 03:21 AM
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Pet Human
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,873
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I even dusted the cob webs off a few of my Zs today. However, first I had to dust the cob webs off of the track, load it up, haul it, and then set it up. The good thing is that someone I know recently opened an indoor R/C facility which is about 15,000 square feet--with a few feet for my Z track. In addition to the photos below, visit the new thread for more information.
http://www.minizracer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21531
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2006.04.24, 08:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 6,877
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TNB
I even dusted the cob webs off a few of my Zs today. However, first I had to dust the cob webs off of the track, load it up, haul it, and then set it up. The good thing is that someone I know recently opened an indoor R/C facility which is about 15,000 square feet--with a few feet for my Z track. In addition to the photos below, visit the new thread for more information.
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Welcome back TNB, I was talking with Aaron about this last night.
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2006.04.24, 10:20 AM
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Pet Human
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,873
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Thanks. In the short time the track has been set up (Sunday), numerous people have already asked about purchasing Mini-Zs. The nice thing is that the owner is also a Kyosho distributor and mentioned placing orders today after running my Zs yesterday. He is also talking about making an RCP Track set up large enough to run 1/12th scales.
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2006.04.24, 11:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: West Jordan, Utah
Posts: 6,877
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now that would almost make a trip to Vegas worth it. I would rather spend my money doing something fun. Gambling and the shows are great, but very expensive. This is more my style.
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2006.04.24, 12:11 PM
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Pet Human
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 3,873
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Another nice thing is that the building is A/C'd, so it will probably get very busy in the summer or rather probably more so as the ambient temps rise and as more people learn about the indoor facility--the Grand Opening was on Saturday.
At present, the RCP Track layout doesn't have a timing system since I never got around to purchasing one. However, the owner of the facility and myself have discussed Core. For anyone else interested, the offroad track is using an AMB-It transponder system and the track does have loaners--minis are "fast" becoming more popular as well on the offroad track.
Eventually, the owner also wants to add a live web feed as well so even if anyone can't make it down, they can still watch. One large monitor is already in place for the racers to view the computer screen and more are planned to be set up around the track.
Nearby are batting cages, a trampoline place, and other indoor type sport facilities. What I really don't know since I only drive to that area for the R/C track. Perhaps, more so since my RCP Track is set up again.
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