Hey guys. About a week ago a friend of mine and I went in search of those air hogs RC helicopters. Not thinking that its 2 days after
christmas we couldnt find any anywhere! Haha. So after hitting up about 3 different stores we ended up at RadioShack. Then I saw the xmods off to the side.
Remembering another friend of mine telling me a little bit about them in the past, I began asking the CSR about them. After he explained to me how you could
upgrade and customize them I was pretty much sold. Being a tuner fan with my 98 integra, I picked up the new 2008 Nissan GT-R. My buddy being the harley riding
mean looking biker he is got the 1965 Ford Mustang. Needless to say we both went home like little kids ready to play with our new toys. After spending about 20
minutes reading the instructions and putting it together, I was having a blast. Chasing my cat around and running into my girlfriends feet as she walked
through the living room. 
The next day my friend and I were gonna meet up and race at his house. So I decided to sneak off to radioshack and get the stage 2 motor, thinking I was going
to smoke him when I showed up! After we drove them around in the street for a little bit I noticed that his car was just as fast as mine! Being the competitive
person I am I knew it was going to take a little bit more effort to make this thing faster. So after a little bit of research I was led HERE! (atomicmods).
Ive seen alot of stuff for the evo versions of xmods, but it seems like I bought a newer car that doesnt have as many upgrades? I read somewhere that the car I
got is pretty much the same, and uses SOME of the same parts that the evos do. Aside from the fixed crystal, and no body kits 
Is there anyone that has this car and is willing to disscuss with me the upgrade possibilities? I know for sure Im wanting it to be faster. So a motor upgrade
is looking to be one of the first things. The Lithium Ion Pro 2s Pack looks like a GREAT idea.
I went through a pack of 20 AAA batteries in 2 days! I understand I would need the Stilleto Chassis in order to do this as well. Let me know if Im
wrong, haha. And Im in LOVE with the amount of Billet Aluminum parts availible as well, will these
fit on my car? The All Wheel Drive upgrade looks like
something I'd want as well.
Please feel free to message, email, or respond. I could really use some help!
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Posts: 4039 (01/06/09 08:25:47) Redneck Engineer |
get some pictures up.... lets see what you have.
lithiums will put you one up one your friend quickly. 
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Posts: 4 (01/06/09 16:46:06) |
Mr BadWrench wrote: I have the 2008 GT-R. The newer one. Im pretty sure Im gonna go with lithiums first. But Im still trying to get this whole lithium thing figured out, could use a little help. I see this is a reasonable setup: XMOD EVO HD Lithium Polymer Pro 2S 10C Pack Lithium 7.4V, 500mAh Charger 12V 500mAh Power Adapter w JST Connector But id really like the XMOD Evo Car Lithium Ion Pro 2S Pack for Stiletto Chassis. Would that work with the charger and power adapter from the polymer setup above? I noticed the ion batteries have 750 mah, but the charger says 500 mah. If it wont work, what charger setup would I need? I really like the look of the stiletto chassis 
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Posts: 281 (01/06/09 18:55:22) |
ok, first off, lithium is awesome, the charger sold at atomic mods will charge virtually any 2s pack, awd is a definate must have with lithium, the next
upgrade would be bearings, then motor (if you really want) and finally alloy parts as you break the stock pieces if you want the car to truly last on lithium
and awd you should get some sort of fet upgrade or external turbo to run those really fast motors, you may want to do this riaght after bearings and before the
motor upgrade, as to not blow your stock fets(advanced soldering skills required) an ideal start for a xmod would be,
awd, bearings, v2.2 board, stiletto chassis, lithium, chili motor, alloy dogbones insanely fast on a budget would be v2.2 50.00 4 AAA lithiums 25.00 wire a 2AAA battery holder to charge your lithium batteries with the 2s lithium charger from atomicmods will probably be purchasing new dog bones quickly with this setup
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Posts: 698 (01/11/09 10:56:09) X-Treme Modder |
I have a couple lithium cars and don't really recommend it, it's just an overall pain. You have to keep an eye out while driving the car and make sure
that you don't drop below 3V, remember to charge them every so often or they'll drop below 3V, and there more dangerous then using your average AAA
batteries. I think you should buy a hot motor such as a T2, Z2, or Chile, then pick up a V2 or Spider, and last some good AAA's such as Orion's along
with a 15 minute charger. You'll be set and it'll cost you about the same if not less then going lithium without having the worries.
Being rolled down a hill which ends in a steep cliff in an oversized bottle of acid=FUN -miniz33 |
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Posts: 834 (04/07/09 02:00:34) |
I recomend you start with bearings then awd then go lithium after that your friend doesnt stand a chance
20% frustration, 10% brains and 70%
persperation = an X-mod
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winner |
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Posts: 592 (04/07/09 15:09:59) |
i have the new vette and 65 mustang, eventhough there called xmods street the still use all the same upgrades as the others except the gen1's
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jimtothejam80 |
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Posts: 834 (04/28/09 11:53:21) |
yeah ive heard that often enought gen 2 are the best tbh
20% frustration, 10% brains and 70%
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Posts: 109 (04/28/09 12:06:07) |
Yeah ive heard that as well, although I only have gen 1's (but my titan is on the way! lol)
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jimtothejam80 |
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Posts: 834 (04/29/09 08:38:46) |
lol my good old hummer/landrover and a titan and other hummer coming soon hopefully
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jwilliams43 |
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Posts: 109 (04/29/09 11:57:59) |
Not if I buy them first! lol I wouldn't. Although, if the price was right.....
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jimtothejam80 |
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Posts: 834 (04/29/09 12:19:36) |
let me remind you:
1.you bought a titan about a week ago 2. ill blow up your xmods if you buy them joke
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jwilliams43 |
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Posts: 109 (04/29/09 12:36:47) |
lol I actually bought the titan about 3 days ago. Still hasn't arrived yet
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jimtothejam80 |
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Posts: 834 (04/29/09 14:49:59) |
awww if i get mine it wont come for about a month lol
20% frustration, 10% brains and 70%
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Posts: 3 (06/03/09 16:42:24) |
While wandering through Radio Shack today, checking out the PCB's and some of the electronic components, I noticed the newer 3rd Gen X-Mods on the
shelf....
Having never owned one, I've thought about buying one. I was looking at either the 2008 Nissan Skyline or the 1965 Mustang....I'm not sure though. I've heard good and bad about the 3rd generation. I've also heard stories like taking model kit bodies and making them fit...does anyone know about this? I have a 1995 Honda Civic 1:25 scale body and a 1992 Dodge Daytona 1:24 body lying around my closet... Anyone got any good pointers for a new X-modder? |
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Posts: 834 (06/03/09 23:20:55) |
the best gen 3 is the audi i think but they all have bad points such as fixed crystals and no bodykits, if i were you i would go on ebay and pick up a good
deal on a gen 2 (evolution) the chassis are slightly worse than gen 3 (but you shouldnt notice it) but they have got interchangerble crystals and bodykits etc
hope this has helped
20% frustration, 10% brains and 70%
persperation = an X-mod
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isher1992 |
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Posts: 3 (06/04/09 06:20:03) |
So...Basically, are you saying I should just buy an Evo chassis?
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jimtothejam80 |
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Posts: 834 (06/04/09 11:10:16) |
no just any evo starter set or upgraded already (the beauty of ebay)
20% frustration, 10% brains and 70%
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