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KLMBTV unregistered |
posted 09-04-2002 04:32 PM
 
The wind up thing on the back of a Bit Char-G control is to wind up the antena. The Japanese bit Char-G is the most Expensive, but is the best Micro R/C On the Market. Tomy also makes the Micro-Q that people have been getting, at a price of 15-20 dollars at the swapmeet. and they are not as responsive, and the range of use is not as far as the Bit Char-G. Bit Char-G - 45 sec charge time for Price: $35 for a small kit $50 for a deluxe kit The Micro Q There are modifications for the Micro-Q though. You can double the power and make it go twice as fast, or take out the capacitor and make the control range longer. I've seen light kits that are made of LEDs that solider onto the cuircut board that give your car blinkers, headlights, and breaklights. You can shave the brackets for the screw and lower the car. Look online for instructions or if you know electronics be crative and do things yourself. Happy Hunting Note: you can do these things with any Micro R/C, but you don't want to screw around with something expensive so get something cheep and experiment. or get a Bit Char-g and race that around. |
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offtoibiza unregistered |
posted 09-04-2002 08:47 PM
hey check this website out... they're in the US for those in the USA. They have lots of parts of the race-tin cars. www.tinracers.com
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daphatsupra unregistered |
posted 09-05-2002 12:55 AM
YO! IS ANYONE READIN WHAT IM SAYIN??!!! |
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daphatsupra unregistered |
posted 09-05-2002 12:57 AM
I also want to know about that modeling clay u can use to make new bodies. |
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daphatsupra unregistered |
posted 09-05-2002 12:59 AM
Did u read wat i asked in page 6 at the VERY bottom? |
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Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 |
posted 09-06-2002 03:51 PM
 
I never new they made these until today. I HAVE GOT TO GET ONE!! I used to have RC cars (Fox, Grasshopper) and an RC plane with a .40cc engine. But that was long ago, and that is a costly hobby. These look pretty cool and it looks like you can have some SERIOUS fun tinkering with these modding them out for less than $50. How well do they handle bumps? Can you run them on concrete? What if they fall off the table? Will they be crunched for life? Thanks |
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atghc unregistered |
posted 09-06-2002 05:47 PM
quote: I have spares of everything! Contact me with what you need. www.driftkingshop.com |
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daphatsupra unregistered |
posted 09-08-2002 01:19 PM
Accualy nevermind about the clay. |
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 09-08-2002 11:08 PM
Anyways while you are trying to answer my stuff,anyone know a site with modded bits, or can anyone post a pic? |
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Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 |
posted 09-10-2002 11:07 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1764833919 Are those American Bit Char-g's? Can you swap parts with bit char-g parts? Or are these just junk? |
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WRXracer unregistered |
posted 09-10-2002 07:22 PM
They appear to be about the same. From what I have researched they use SOME of the same components, but the radio controller, tires, and what not are lower quality internally. The tires are also harder and not as uniform. They also squeezed things together a little tighter to be able to make the claim they are smaller. I bought a couple and had some problems with them, not bad if you want a temporary one. Can't be $10-15 but you get what you pay for! The american version of the Bit Char G can be purchased at http://www.rcmicroracers.com I just got a Red RX-7 yesterday from there. It actually performs better than the Bit Char G's I have do. I think it's because the FCC regulated these more. I have a Bit Char G on 27MHz and a MicroSizer from rcmicroracers website. They don't operate from the same remote. Which leads me to believe there is an offset in the frequency range. The FCC is strict on guidelines when it comes to stuff like that. I also ordered from some other websites, I found these Z cars, not the name brand ones, but a mini car also. I've been waiting almost a month to get them. They are cheep also. Found a review and it basically said find a better way to waste your money. They try to get you to buy them by saying the come with road cones and others don't. I'd rather have a good car. So I got the Yellow S2000 from rcmicroracers.com and I'm impressed. They come stock with the 2.2 motor instead of the 1.0. The range is a lot better and everything is standard. On a full charge I had my car go over 20 feet away from me before it stuttered and cut out. I also noticed it turns better than my Bit Char G's. I'm not sure what the difference is there since they just use an electro magnent, but my new car turns tight both ways. My Bit Char G's only turn one way really tight. The US versions seem to be consistant. I just ordered 2 more cars from their site also. They have a reseller program but I had to email them about it since they aren't done with the entire website yet. Oh yeah, another thing is they have a no questions asked money back guarantee on the US version. Since everything else isn't licensed it's a no go unless you get the Micro Sizers ( That's the US name for the Bit Char G ) Last bit of advice, if it sells for less than $20 it's probably junk. Mark |
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 09-11-2002 12:42 AM
So im asking again, what does the booster machine set do? I have a modded bit supra, with duel exhausts that i made  anyone got a pic of theres? Or anyone no a site wit modification info or modded bits?????
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 09-11-2002 12:46 AM
PLEASE TRY AND ANSWER MY QUESTIONS. PLEASE! |
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Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 |
posted 09-11-2002 03:00 PM
Thanks WRXracer! I figured with these things the cheaper the price, the cheaper the product |
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WRXracer unregistered |
posted 09-17-2002 10:49 PM
Hey Astro, I just checked www.rcmicroracers.com site again, they have everything in stock and lowered the price on all the body sets by $1. Check out their faq, it talks about the cheeper cars. Of course they want to promote their product, but it says they bought the cheeper cars to see if they wanted to sell them also but they decided not too. Sounds about right though, what they said. They sent me a free 2.6 motor and gear set! I recommended some people to their site and they left my email address in the comments saying I referred them. Well I guess if you send them some business they appreciate it and send you free stuff. Wonder if I can get a red lancer! hehe |
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ihavecometodestroy unregistered |
posted 09-18-2002 02:11 AM
monkeyballzgrowabrainitisnessecarytowardsyousurvival,....... |
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Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 |
posted 09-18-2002 01:17 PM
quote: That's pretty cool! I still haven't ordered one yet. But when I do, I'll drop your name. |
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Harl unregistered |
posted 09-18-2002 05:14 PM
I've bought a bunch of these things, but I want to modify, hack, and improve them. Most of this I can handle myself, but there are always questions that fellow enthusiests can help with. Is there any discussion board or site that covers modding these cars? Particularly electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic mods. Thanks |
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Ghost of Akina unregistered |
posted 09-18-2002 07:17 PM
Hey daphatsupra go to http://www.tinyrc.com/ they got some modded bits I think 2 are SUPRAASS |
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johnnycroke unregistered |
posted 09-19-2002 09:10 AM
I have after market batteries that last for 20 minutes. they work on bit char-g cars. email me at johnnycroke@hotmail.com to find out how to purchase |
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 09-19-2002 06:28 PM
Thanks Ghost at least someone knows im here!=D Any one no any site with modded bits or can u post ur bit? |
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 09-21-2002 02:23 PM
Any more sites i mean........... |
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WRXracer unregistered |
posted 09-22-2002 08:24 PM
There are some kewl UK sites. One guy has a kit for tail and head lights. The break lights come on and it has left and right blinkers. There are MPEG's on the site of it, very kewl. I can't remember the site though. You have to get in there and solder the wires to the board though. It would take a steady hand. |
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 09-23-2002 12:32 AM
I've been to that site allready. Yea its pretty cool. Does anyone no where i can get the auto modellista set early, or see a large pic of it? |
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???????? unregistered |
posted 09-23-2002 06:57 PM
quote: have you tried useing a spring in a lead pencil or a pen? |
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WRXracer unregistered |
posted 09-23-2002 09:21 PM
Hey guys, I talked the guys who run www.rcmicroracers.com into putting on a sale. They said they can tell where the links people are clicking on are at, like a refferer or something. So I told them I posted a couple messages on here and they thanked me. I said they should put on a sale and see if they can get some volume. SO they have them on sale for $29.99!!! You all are welcome! PLUS they discounted some of the accessories, like the tire set is $3.50 if you buy it with a car. AND if you buy any accessory listed with the car there is no shipping charges on those parts. It's a hell of a deal! They told me in a week the prices are going back to $34.99 and that in October everybody is expecting to run out of stock and raise prices to $39 or higher, especially around Christmas, so if you have been wanting one, you have a few days to save some cash! Has anybody bought a Z-car? I just picked up a viper, man these are kewl! It's so realistic, I swear if you didn't know it was RC you'd think somebody used a shrink ray on the real thing! |
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Wade1217 unregistered |
posted 09-27-2002 12:29 AM
I was wondering if you found any information about the battery problem with DigiQ? I have the same trouble. Please email me at Richard.Wade@dsm.com Thanks, Rich Wade
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Julie Administrator Posts: 2752 |
posted 09-27-2002 10:41 AM
You guys might also like to take a look at my DigiQ review that I posted (if you haven't already seen it): http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/digiq-microir-car-review.html Also, it appears that Radio Shack is selling a Bit Char-G type car called a Zipzap: Also, I'll be posting a review of the MicroSizer car soon. Julie |
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blkdog7 Junior Member Posts: 1 |
posted 09-27-2002 09:21 PM
I stopped in RadioShack today to check out the Zip-Zaps. They seem pretty cool, they are a little bigger though and the controllers seem nifty. What caught my eye was the Fast and the Furious (yes, the movie) performance kit. For $12.99 you get two bodies (they don't fit the Bit Char-G's), two motors, two sets of wheels and rims, 3 stabilizers and three sets of gears. Guess what? The gears, rear tires and rims (with the gear) and motors fit the Bit Char-Gs!! I through the Zip-Zap 'Nitrous' motor in my Nissan Skyline with the fastest Zip-Zap gear set and my Nissan never ran so fast!! Sweet!! This motor and gear set smoke my stock Nissan Skyline deluxe package that has the 2.6 motor with stock gears, it is noticeably faster!! Check these out, you'll be happy. |
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daphatsupra Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 10-01-2002 12:18 AM
can you buy parts seperately? like body,motor,wheels(hubcaps)?? Do u live in ca? |
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se_baz Junior Member Posts: 1 |
posted 10-01-2002 02:52 AM
hey, i seem to have a range problem with the bit char-g. my car tops at 7-8 feet with full antennae extended. can anyone suggest why this is so? mine is 27mhz. thnks |
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racerd00d unregistered |
posted 10-02-2002 09:54 PM
I just got mine from rcmicroracers.com.. dood these things are totally kewl! Thanks WRXRacer.. I compared on the net, and I ordered a ton of accessories with my car, and I saved like $12 in S&H on that site plus they were cheeper. It's not on sale for $29.99 it's $28.99 dood. What are some good hack/mod sites for these? I can't keep them on my desk, they zip right off the edge. Man these things are faster than I thought. They scare the crap out of my cat too. haha |
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Prabbit unregistered |
posted 10-03-2002 02:21 PM
I made a dual cell Bit Char-g that goes twice as fast and can pull a wheelie for 4 feet. It can also easily do jumps that I made 6 inches tall and clear 6 inches before landing on the landing ramp. Here's a pic of it http://209.61.216.212/upload/chrome/DualBit.jpg |
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Prabbit unregistered |
posted 10-03-2002 02:23 PM
For more information on my dual cell mod you can visit www.ausmicro.com -Peter |
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Astros Fan Member Posts: 22 |
posted 10-03-2002 04:35 PM
Cool, a remote controlled penny racer 
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Char-ginManiac unregistered |
posted 10-05-2002 02:29 PM
why is the 57 mhz better than lower mhz's? |
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Char-ginManiac unregistered |
posted 10-05-2002 06:03 PM
No one can answer it? |
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porschextreme unregistered |
posted 10-06-2002 05:20 AM
In regard to the question of why the higher the frequency the better the reception, I think that I can sum that one up. A 57 Mhz car will go farther than a 27 Mhz car due to the frequency sign. This "sign" is like an S lying on it’s side (which looks like a wave). The higher the frequency, the taller the curves on the wave become. When this happens, the space in between the continuos series of waves becomes very small, and makes the it more difficult for electromagnetic impulses to interfere. Now electromagnetic impulses are everywhere. They can be found wherever you are running your car. For example, from the T.V, microwave, dishwasher, ECT.. Electromagnetic impulses are found even away from these appliances due to electrons, protons, and neutrons in the air. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to make a 27 Mhz car go as far as a 57mhz car, but if you do what I have done and make some modifications to the car antenna you will be able to have close to the same range with your lower frequency car. I hope that this has helped some of you and not made you more confused. |
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Char-ginManiac unregistered |
posted 10-06-2002 11:21 AM
Alright thx, but can u explain how u modified ur antenna? |
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porschextreme unregistered |
posted 10-07-2002 04:03 AM
quote: If you take a piece of 18 gauge (solid) wire and cut it so that it is about 6 inches long you will have your new antenna. Now you will need to solder the new antenna in place of the old one. Once this is done replace the receiving unit back to where it was, and put your car back together. The antenna should be sticking out the rear window about 4 inches. What I did next was took a pencil and wrapped the end (about two inches)of the antenna around it. What this does is makes a spring shape at the end of the antenna. I had to make the coil of this spring the right length to pick up the best reception, you will probably have to do the same, but be patient and keep working on it, and eventually you will see your car going farther. |
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