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wesley Junior Member Posts: 1 From: Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-12-2002 12:59 PM is the iRacer better than the Digi Q? I'm trying to decide which is best to buy. as far as looks, they're about the same, but that's subjective. so this is what I wish to know: which is faster (compared to DigiQ, Bit Charg), has better handling...which has better overal performance. can it run safely on carpet as well? as far as the other things go, it seems the Nikko iRacer wins since the short 2 min charge runs for 10 minutes, it's also IR, it's cheaper. Just too bad it doesn't have the LED lights feature. So for price and functionality it seems the iRacer's better. would that be a correct assumption? and are all the iRacer models the same, since I've seen some small price differences among the models. thanks for any help, Wesley
Newby unregistered	posted 11-13-2002 01:26 PM NICK - Bad ass Audi! I like the BBS's and it's a convert! SWEET
rc_n00by Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-13-2002 05:31 PM I just bought a microsizer kit from a hobby shop yesterday. It is a honda 2000 with stock everything. I was wondering if anyone can tell me in detail how to get the best out of my car by buying parts. I know there is a lot out there, but what I want is a fast car that has superb handling and would really like to get it doing some wheelies and jumps. Can anyone set me up? I would appreciate it! Thanks
DtM124 Member Posts: 10 From: ~~^^USA^^~~ Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-13-2002 06:28 PM I JUST ORDERED MY MICROSIZER!!! SUMTHIN LIKE $33.00 THE SHIPPING WAS CHEAP! I ALMOST BOUGHT IT FOR $36.00 AT THAT ONE WEBSITE MENTIONED WHERE PEOPLE WHERE REFERING THEIR FRIENDS AND GETTING STUFF OUT OF IT...BUT I SEARCHED FOR A CHEAPER SHIPPING FEE. TANX FOR ALL OF YOUR POSTS IT'S HELPED ME ALOT IN MY DECISIONS. ------------------ ~~~\\|/$< Dave >$\\|/~~~
rc_n00by Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-14-2002 03:00 PM Can someone please tell me what I need to do to get my controller to charge my modded car with 2 NiMH batteries? Thanks
yorc unregistered	posted 11-14-2002 11:43 PM quote: Originally posted by Zim2325: [QUOTE]Originally posted by roadhawk16: [b]http://tinyrc.com/qfm/racing/index.htm At this page t the top it says Buy. They have tons of parts batteries and motors + many many mods to look at and do. How did u get the 2 motors to stick together? I can do it if i know how to keep them together?�� I tried to dp that but, unfortunately, I couldn't find the batteries. Can anyone tell me where to find batteries? [/B][/QUOTE] you can ussally find batteries at your local hobby shop only, i tried radio shak and no luck, the battery is a hobby industry standerd, kinda like sub c (all battery pacs for high end electric racers. take it easy all? o and by the way i just did a two battery mod, wow it really howls now, takes jumps and does wheelies! im addicked now!
yorc unregistered	posted 11-14-2002 11:52 PM quote: Originally posted by rc_n00by: Can someone please tell me what I need to do to get my controller to charge my modded car with 2 NiMH batteries? Thanks solder the wires coming out of the charging dock, unsolder them from the controller, resolder them to the same spot where the batteries are soldered onto the remote i did it and it works fine. no lite now tho, so you havta count the time away. you have to be relentles!
yorc Junior Member Posts: 5 From: canada Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-15-2002 12:02 AM this is the best and most infomative char g site i have found yet http://questformadness.com/ ------------------ you have to be relentless
yorc Junior Member Posts: 5 From: canada Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-15-2002 12:28 AM quote: Originally posted by fizfap: http://www.webtofu.com/zipzappics.php Dual Battery and Dual Motors. Enjoy the pics. It's done sloppy, but my only goal was to see if it would work. Great torque! i looked at the site. awome. you used a hotwhells charge car? how does it work? i wish there was some text on your page you posted i am reall interested, i already have the hot wheels charge car apart and am waiting for your reply. hope to hear from you ------------------ you have to be relentless
Zim2325 Moderator Posts: 16 From: Cupertino, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-15-2002 06:44 PM Why can't anyone answer me fully? What is the best motor? Please tell me ------------------ ~#~The Video Game Dojo~#~
yorc Junior Member Posts: 5 From: canada Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-15-2002 11:49 PM quote: Originally posted by Zim2325: Why can't anyone answer me fully? What is the best motor? Please tell me zim it depends on what you want to do, 1.0 is good for smaller tables good control, 2.2 (my favorite) you pics it up from a fall off the table alot but you can still run a race track with it. i also have a drag racer that is with a 2.2 and two batteries, i pulled the steering out of it cause it only flipped it, its ballistic, 10 ft per second, with a long wheeli at the start. as for 3.0 i have it ordered with a gear set, and of caurse im going to put another cell into it to, im looking forward to 20 feet per second p.s. i pulled the steering out but i can still turn, only a quick tap on revers and the thing jumps to a 90 degree turn, then back to forward wheeli! yeee hooo, you want on i know it. lol ------------------ you have to be relentless [This message has been edited by yorc (edited 11-15-2002).]
Dan'l Junior Member Posts: 1 From: UK Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-16-2002 03:41 AM Hi, I'm looking for advice. What make are the Micro Cars on www.firebox.com . Are they any good? Dan
Zim2325 Moderator Posts: 16 From: Cupertino, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-17-2002 09:17 AM Hey everyone! I have some news. 2 things: 1)Go to this site and sign up(please):http://chizzy.co.uk/index.php?ref=33609 2)There is a new posting board called What To Do With Your Bit-CharG. it is under other devices. You can carry on your conversations there. Enjoy! ------------------ ~#~The Video Game Dojo~#~
DtM124 Member Posts: 10 From: ~~^^USA^^~~ Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-17-2002 12:53 PM ############################################# OK, So far, I've seen Dual Cell Cars and Double Motor hook-ups but I haven't seen anything on how to do both in depth. And which car should you do it with? I've seen these things done with a Zip-Zap and a Bit Char-G. I would use a Zip-Zap because if you screw up you didn't lose too much $. Now could someone clue us in on how to make the ultimate Micro R/C Car??? REPLY... ############################################# [This message has been edited by DtM124 (edited 11-17-2002).]
DtM124 Member Posts: 10 From: ~~^^USA^^~~ Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-17-2002 01:29 PM If you took a Zip-zap controller and switched it to the frequency of a microsizer would it work? Say if you didnt like the way the one controller controlled? ?????????????????????????????????????? ------------------ ~YELLOW MITSUBISHI LANCER~ (BEING SHIPPED)
DtM124 Member Posts: 10 From: ~~^^USA^^~~ Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-17-2002 01:31 PM quote: Originally posted by yorc: solder the wires coming out of the charging dock, unsolder them from the controller, resolder them to the same spot where the batteries are soldered onto the remote i did it and it works fine. no lite now tho, so you havta count the time away. you have to be relentles! DUZ THAT WORK LONG-TERM?
rc_n00by Junior Member Posts: 3 From: Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-18-2002 06:15 PM I just installed a 2.6 motor in my microsizer and all worked well for about 3 hours or so. I then noticed that my left turn does not work. Only the right. If it does turn it is delayed. I have tried vacuming the car out and cleaning the tires and parts, but it does not seem to help. Can anyone help?
subaru is king unregistered	posted 11-19-2002 05:29 AM Hi i would just like to know if there are any australian sites for bit char-g's and/or microsizers thnx please email me @ subaru_is_king@hotmail.com
AE86 Driver unregistered	posted 11-24-2002 11:11 AM I just picked up a few sets of the Bit Charge-G (TOMY) sets! Now I have the AE86 the Initial D series the Fair Lady Silver 350Z w/Boost and Now the Skyline GT-R set and 3 tire sets/drift bar set/2.0 motor/3.0 motor/and 2.6 upgradable motors/ I love these cars and can't get enough but have my Fair Lady has been having problems and want to fix them! It used to be soo quick but now it's alittle slow and when the boost is activated it's like nothing was wrong! but when it's not ingaged it's alittle slow again and it makes alittle noise as if something rubbing! ANy ideas? Please help!
viperdout unregistered	posted 11-25-2002 02:52 PM I think that a clone, the LXX Char-G, is a better car, stock. Parts are cheaper, and their bodies are better looking. Did I mention it comes stock w/ a 3.0? Go to http://www.driftkingshop.com. Also, if you're for minimal mods to get more power, running the motor for a couple of minutes straight will warm up the oil & gears. Don't worry about the oil smell, it's just the oil warms up. You should keep the car stationary. Also taking the body off takes wieght off & betters the power to weight ratio.
pouncer unregistered	posted 11-25-2002 05:22 PM Ok, you guys, i admit it. Ebay works. Kinda.Im still searching for a really good price for a Subaru Imperza WRX white. The lowest i found is 35.00(US) can anyone tell mewhere to find it cheaper? I also need to know 2 things: what motor should i get for my new Bit? And, can I use standard Duracell or Energizer AA batteries, or do i have to use Alkaline batteries? If i can't have Duracell or Energizer, where can i get Alkaline? that was by some guy and i dont know how 2 do the 1 reply thing go 2 hlj.com i got a blue wrx from there and it was only $24 i think
Lucky unregistered	posted 11-25-2002 08:30 PM quote: Originally posted by maseratipilot: There is a Bit-Charg copy for sale in the United States. It is from a company called Atomic Toys LLC, from San Diego, California. Their website is http://www.atomictoys.com. They call their cars "Z-Cars R/C". I think they contracted with Tomy's Chinese manufacturer to produce these for sale in the U.S. (By the way, I got official word from Tomy they will not import/distribute Bit-Charg cars to the US. Probably because of FCC regualtions. Their loss!!)Essentially it is an near exact copy of Tomy's Bit-Charg cars with a few differences. The differences is that the chassis is clear plastic instead of black, they added a red LED light to the car which comes on when the car goes, the transmitter is egg shaped and the car can be stored inside the transmitter, you can turn on the annoying optional car sound and light effects on the transmitter, the antenna on the transmitter is the more traditional telescoping retractable antenna which give better transmitter range than the Bit-Charg and all this for...$20.00 US! I purchased mine from Hobby People, a chain retail hobby shop in the western United States, but you can order direct from Atomic Toys. You can't beat this price! Unfortunately, it is limited to 27MHz only and two body styles. One is the Toyota Celica in red and the other is the Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe in Silver/Black two tone. They also don't have the huge hole in the back window for the receiver antenna. Unfortunately the Mercedes body does not fit on my Bit-Charg chassis because...it's too small! Quality is lower than Tomy's product, but parts are interchangeable, except the bodies. It runs a little rougher with lots of gear noise compared to the Bit-Charg (appears to be lower quality cast pinion gear). Box art is not as professional-looking as Tomy's. Atomic Toys show they have accessories similar to Tomy's, but I have yet to see them. Overall an excellent value! Now it don't have to go back to Japan to get more Bit-Charg cars for my friends. They can go to the hobby shop for themselves! I saw all types of cars even Mariokart when I went to "The Alley" on Los angeles. It's on Santee and 12th. Street. (Downtown L.A.) All were only $10! (except for Mario and Yoshi, which were 20!) I did all my x-mas shopping there!
CiNdEr unregistered	posted 11-26-2002 05:07 AM I was in a store today doing christmas shoppin and all when I spotted these little MarioKart Figures...I checked the box and read (practically the only words that were in english) R/C!!!! Ok...Im a HUGE mario fan...but I didnt exactly want to lay down the $55 price they had on it!!!!!! I mean come on...it's tiny (thats wut makes it cool but....) So when I got home the cheapest I could find it for on the net was $30.09.... I've been reading reviews and they say they'er basically R/C's....but smaller...(BTW....i've only really owned like one R/C car my whole life)So I guess the question I'm askin is...is it worth it? (Did I mention I'm a HUGE mario fan?)
DtM124 Member Posts: 10 From: ~~^^USA^^~~ Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-26-2002 06:31 PM quote: Originally posted by CiNdEr: I was in a store today doing christmas shoppin and all when I spotted these little MarioKart Figures...I checked the box and read (practically the only words that were in english) R/C!!!! Ok...Im a HUGE mario fan...but I didnt exactly want to lay down the $55 price they had on it!!!!!! I mean come on...it's tiny (thats wut makes it cool but....) So when I got home the cheapest I could find it for on the net was $30.09.... I've been reading reviews and they say they'er basically R/C's....but smaller...(BTW....i've only really owned like one R/C car my whole life)So I guess the question I'm askin is...is it worth it? (Did I mention I'm a HUGE mario fan?) I THINK ITS WORTH IT BUT DO U? ITS YOUR MONEY...
CiNdEr unregistered	posted 11-26-2002 06:52 PM Yea...i guess it is worth it...but I'm still undecided.....should I get the new mario game (Super Mario Sunshine) or this little R/C car! GAH!
Zim2325 Moderator Posts: 16 From: Cupertino, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-27-2002 08:11 AM Hey Pouncer: That was from me! and ebay does work. Anyway, which question can't you answer? Pleasse i need to know both answers very soon ------------------ ~#~The Video Game Dojo~#~
DtM124 Member Posts: 10 From: ~~^^USA^^~~ Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-27-2002 05:47 PM I MADE A GRRRREAT DISCOVERY... LOOK ON THE INSIDE FLAP OF YOUR MICROSIZER BOX AND THERE SHOULD BE A LITTLE PICTURE WITH THE WORDS TOP SECRET...READ THE MESSAGE AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IT'S SOME NEAT SH*T. ------------------ ~YELLOW MITSUBISHI LANCER~
newbie_at_mini_cars Junior Member Posts: 1 From: Registered: Nov 2002	posted 11-28-2002 06:31 PM Can Bit Char-G's do *ALL* that microsizers can? Can you buy clear bodies so that you can cusomize them? can you add and do as many hop-ups on them?(do they have three different types of motor you can buy etc.)
pouncer_ unregistered	posted 11-29-2002 08:27 PM hey zim2325 i heard that the 2.2 motor is the best its supposed 2 be the right speed and cause that it wont be hard 2 control at all
pouncer_ unregistered	posted 11-29-2002 08:33 PM hey zim2325 i dont know bout the battery thing though
AtomicSucks unregistered	posted 11-30-2002 12:20 PM The Atomic Toy cars suck. The best cheep cars you can get are the MicroRacers. There are 3 versions of the cheep cars, the Shen Qei Qi, Panthers, SuperRacers, that are good. All the others suck but look the same. The Shen Qeu Qi MicroRacers are the best. They pull wheelies.
Zim2325 Moderator Posts: 16 From: Cupertino, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-01-2002 11:32 AM This is kinda a funny post, just to see if this works. If it does, i will change my signature a bit. Tell me if a little face with arms and guns: comegetsome Hope it works! ------------------ ~#~The Video Game Dojo~#~
Zim2325 Moderator Posts: 16 From: Cupertino, CA, USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 12-01-2002 11:35 AM newbie_at_mini_cars: The answer is obviously! Microsizers are just the American Version of Bits. I think Bits do more!(they have many more cars avaible too) ------------------ ~#~The Video Game Dojo~#~
jude unregistered	posted 12-03-2002 03:05 PM 1. Does anyone know how the "tomica digital lap counter" works, spefically? Will this work with any char-g cars? 2. Does anyone know of a good site where people have posted pictures of their tracks/setups ?
Accordingly unregistered	posted 12-05-2002 03:13 PM Desperately seeking information for sellers of the mini-z or similar racers in Australia. Anyone able to help out a bit? Wnat to grab one of the RX-7's as a Christmas gift and Christmas is only three weeks away which means ordering from O/S is out of the question... Why oh why did I leave it so late!?!?!
racingmom unregistered	posted 12-07-2002 07:46 AM I just picked up some zip zaps from radio shack for some Christmas presents. Has anyone tried these? Do they work okay? How do they compare to the other brands? I also managed to get the Fast and Furious tuner upgrade kit with the NOS motor.
Eden unregistered	posted 12-10-2002 06:25 AM Anybody know if the pt cruiser exist as a micro remote?
Ded_Man unregistered	posted 12-12-2002 04:41 PM quote: I also need to know 2 things: what motor should i get for my new Bit? And, can I use standard Duracell or Energizer AA batteries, or do i have to use Alkaline batteries? If i can't have Duracell or Energizer, where can i get Alkaline? -Zim2325 i can answer the second part of your question: Alkaline is just a type of battery, like NiMH, or NiCd. Both standard duracell and energizer batteries are alkaline. and for future reference, i would not recomend using NiMH or NiCd for the remote (although they would work), simply because they have a slightly lower voltage than alkalines do, to start out with. about the motor: i don't have a mini-RC car yet, so i can't tell you, sorry. use a 2.0-2.6, you'll be all right. (j/k, i really don't have any experience with the motors)
the Saint unregistered	posted 12-13-2002 05:37 PM does anyone have schematics or procedures/steps to connects the relas to a tin racer? please e-mail me at stghelus@yahoo.com... THAnKS!!! quote: Originally posted by offtoibiza: 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
DOGSHIT! unregistered	posted 12-16-2002 04:51 PM Will there ever be anything better then the 3.8 motor

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