Tomica Bit Char-G forum

[GTX]

I will be ordering mine from www.marine-monsters.com this week, those things are cool!!!!!! 5 cm long and only $45!!!!! Whose with me?

[jackhammer74]

I going to have to wait, they're on back order and actually stopped taking orders for now.

[GTX]

Yeah, I noticed, they are really cool, I will get mine probably around March sometime.

[CTS1]

March ! LOL ! i ordered mine from Marine Monsters on 2-14-02 and should be getting it in 4 days :D :D :D :D

[GTX]

Sweet!!!! Unfortunately, my GF is taking up my moolah!!

[TeeGeeRacer]

A buddy of mine already has one. He got his directly from Japan for about $75. He loves small-scale R/C and has all kinds. He has this 1/64 JGTC Sard Supra that I really like.

[YAZZAR]

I have 2 of the Bits RX-7 and a supra . I also have a mod motor in one It rocks . but you can go to Ebay and get them for $55 and I got my other one from Hong Kong for $40 shipped . :D

[GTX]

Really? Do you have the site for Hong Kong?

[CGV]

if you want one go on ebay right now, for 35 bux you get a car the mod motor and the extra tires w/ the buy now thing. just search bit char-g , and some of them even have free shipping

[GTX]

I just looked. I think RC is going NUTZ!!!!!! Look how small these cars have gotten and then look at how big the motors in gas MTs are!!!!

[r.c.dealer]

What other bit charg bodies are there? I already have a Celica, skyline, and the Trueno tune up box.

[GTX]

They make the RX7, S2000, and several others. Go to ebay and look for them. They have station wagons and all kinds of stuff!!

[TopKatz]

I got mine off ebay from Hong Kong. It was about 36 bucks. It only took 5 days to get!

Here (http://www.intercityinc.com/bit) is a site I made up with some links, vids nad tips on maintenence!

[Shawn_S]

this things are sick! But do this car have speed controls? Or are they like hyper-drivers?

[TopKatz]

on off only. the controls are switchs. It takes some practice..

[Shawn_S]

What about the smaller Digi Q? It seems better becuase it takes a 10 min charge for 15min of run-time. Plus u get a real r/c style remote with proper controls (CPU forward, plus a turbo function!)


here (http://www.marine-monsters.com/front/products/digiq.html)

[StAmPeDe MaN86]

i think it is more rc like but its $85! but u get a better run time and better radio.

[TopKatz]

I htink the digi-q only has two wheels working on it.

[GTX]

I think they should make more bodies for the Bit Char-G. Like the Eclipse, and other cars, like the ones on the Fast and the Furious. Any word on this yet?

[ecatbox]

like the man said, check ebay...they have accord station wagon bodies and all kinda neat stuff...the bodies seem to all come 2 per package, one painted and one not...i hear there are new subaru wrx and mitsu lancer cars out now, and i've seen the uberl33t special edition skylines on ebay already...

http://***********/gp20/misc/special1.jpg
http://***********/gp20/misc/special2.jpg
http://***********/gp20/misc/special3.jpg
http://***********/gp20/misc/special4.jpg

[r.c.dealer]

Nikko makes a Digi Q style micro car. It uses infrared just like the Digi Q and is similar in size. They have a New Mini cooper, and a WRX rally version of the New Imprezza with all the racing logos. There full function.

Competition in the Micro RC market is getting pretty cool:cool:

Will Tomy start selling those racing body sets for the Bit Charg cars seperate like the regular body sets?

[Hypenotist]

Damn, I found a sweet little peugot 206 Nikko rally 1/24 scale but they can't ship out of the U.k. to US becuase of some stupid export rule with radios they say.

"We regret that due to postal regulations prohibiting the export of radio transmitting and receiving devices, we cannot export these items except to UK Highlands & Islands and Eire."

Probably due to bomb threat type stuff :(

[r.c.dealer]

I saw one of the Nikko 1/24 Peugot on ebay. They also have a rally wrx Imprezza. Nikko is making some nice stuff lately.


Nikko used to make a 4wd 1/10 scale gas touring car with an electric motor for reverse; a few years ago. It was RTR. It was pricey also. I bet nobody knew that!:eek:

:D

[ecatbox]

just for the record, and to hopefully not confuse anybody, the bit char-gs are more like 1/48th scale or something ie: smaller than a hot wheels car (1/43rd)...1/24th is mini-z/canned heat size...both shown in pic below...

and r.c. deala - no idea if they will offer those separately but i have my doubts...

[ecatbox]

even girls like these speedy little cockaroaches...anybody know what the deal is with the stuff on the box about the car "evolving" over time? i haven't noticed anything...

[r.c.dealer]

Yah, I was wondering about that too. The only way my Bit Char-G Skyline has evolved for me is by puting a 2.6 motor, and the high grip tires on it. A great way to increase power of the motor is to put a tiny drop of bearing lube on each end of the motor were the shaft goes through. Remember the smallest drop possible, a little goes along way for the tiny motor. Another good area to lube is the shaft that the counter gear rotates on. You will see a pretty good increase in power with these suggestions, and the gerabox will run super smooth. Don't lube the teeth on the gears though, unless you like dust, to stick to them.:D :cool:

[ecatbox]

good tips...i'm running the hard fronts and soft rears from the S-02 tire set and it sure makes it a lot more controllable, especially on the dirty floor...i have some more goodies coming from stella hopefully this week (overdue already actually)...another car (gunmetal gloria) and two of the 3.0 motors...then i will see about setting up a racetrack on the dinner table...i also keep having this urge to find some old hot wheels track and see if the little buggers will LOOPDELOOP

[ecatbox]

ok, you have to get the 3.0 motor...cuts down on runtime of course but well worth it...the extra 4000 rpm makes all the difference...

heres a pic of the elite fleet...decided to give the gloria to a friend and keep the rx-7 i WAS gonna give em...for bonus points, identify the hot wheels car...

[r.c.dealer]

The hotwheels is a deuce coupe?

Did you run the Bit Char-G on a loop de loop hotwheels track yet? I'd like to get the new WRX Subaru body for my skyline. It fell off the table, and the body got scratched:(

I have the Trueno tune up box but havn't opened it yet.

Great picture of the Bit Char-Gs next to the hotwheels. Shows pwople how small the cars really are:cool:

[Greg_Hager]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1718636197


I want it!

[jackhammer74]

My LHS just got a few, of them in, I was there yesterday, and when I saw them, I was like holly SH*&!! They're pretty cool, they had one out of the box already, so they let me try it, pretty nice.
They got them for $59.99 though, I may still get mine from Ebay.
I'm pretty impressed with the quality and perfomance.

[r.c.dealer]

Hobbico is going to import the Bit Char-g to the US!! They are going to be called Microsizers

I don't know how much they are going to sell them for though. There also going to sell the differnet motors, body sets, tire sets, and other acccerssories!:cool:

[ecatbox]

cool...tomy always did make the neatest toys...i got an omnibot for xmas in i think 1981 and had a seizure of joy right there on the carpet...their robotic arm toy was pretty neat too

[TRF Drive Hard]

Hey i have the blue skyline!!! this thing is sweet lol... aw man bundles of joy!!! the guy at his shop is gonna open up a race rack for theses lil suckas... and its at a japanese market where i live;)

[ecatbox]

i still haven't had the chance to set up my "le mans de dinner table" yet...mostly because i have my bigger cars all over it...

my friend got his gloria and called the other day "this is the best birthday present EVER!"...gotta love that cause i had no idea when his birthday was...

[dan7532]

Where can I find out information about the Nikko digi-q-like cars? I could not find anything on their website: http://www.nikkoamerica.com/ Quote from r.c.dealer- "Nikko makes a Digi Q style micro car. It uses infrared just like the Digi Q and is similar in size. They have a New Mini cooper, and a WRX rally version of the New Imprezza with all the racing logos. There full function."

[r.c.dealer]

dan7532: There are some people selling them on ebay. I don't know if the Nikko Digi Q style cars are for the American market. I think they are only sold in the Asian market like Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Theres a few people those countries selling them on ebay. They also sell the digi Q, and the Bit Char G cars. Feature wise there identical to the Digi Q!

heres a few ebay links for the Nikko iRacer:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1724544172

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1725567615

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1725855924

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1725856877

:)

[ecatbox]

decent side by side comparison of bit-char-g and digi q on this page:

http://www.lava.net/~gsxr/bitchar.html

digi q is a little smaller, uses the infra-red, and steers by varying the speed of the rear wheels...tiny tank!

[ecatbox]

lookee here

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXCEW2&P=7

[dan7532]

Sweet! I can't wait to get one. I tried to get my younger cousin into rc, but he will not spend much money, so I think I can get him to buy one of these and I can race him. Canned heats probably take too much room to run and probably drink alkaline batteries. So for some cheap, no- (or very low) maintenance rc fun, Bit Char-Gs (microsizers) look to be the best bet.

[dan7532]

TTT

[GTX]

I think I will pick up another pretty quick!

[r.c.dealer]

They have these new 4 frequency transmitters for the Bit Char-G cars. The new transmitter has 4 frequencies and a turbo button. The turbo button is only for the new Booster Bit Char-G cars. :cool:

[r.c.dealer]

Heres some pictures of the 4 band transmitter and the booster Bit Char-G car:)

[r.c.dealer]

:D

[r.c.dealer]

Heres a Bit Racer digital lap counter that you can use with the Bit Char-G cars!

[GTX]

Sweet! What are the prices of all this?

[r.c.dealer]

On ebay they are selling the 4band turbo transmitter with the booster car for 34.95. I have a booster set with the 4 band transmiter on order. When I recieve it I'll test it and let you all know if its any good. Looks pretty cool though:cool:



I also noticed there are some offbrand cars that are very similar to the Bit Char-G cars on ebay.

[ecatbox]

ahhh don't show me any more...NO MORE UPGRADES...well, maybe a couple bodies

[dan7532]

Could someone please describe the difference between the 1.0 and the 2.2 motors? I plan on racing two bit char-gs/microsizers (with the same motor in each) mostly on my bumper pool table lid, which is flat, pressed wood (particle board with a plastic real-wood looking cover on it). It has 8 even sides (like a STOP sign, but with more sides). The length from any one side to the side opposite of it is 52 inches (or 4 foot 4 inches, or 132 centimeters). So it is similar to a 52''x 52'' (4'4''x 4'4'', or 132cm x 132cm). I want to know if I should get the 1.0 or 2.2 motor. I would sometimes race it on other surfaces, but this looks to be the main one. How should I know which motor to get (and I do not plan on buying any extra motors)? I do not need to have the fastest one possible, I'm not a speed freak, but I want the motor that works best in the areas that I run it on.

[r.c.dealer]

The 1.0 motor spins at 10,000 rpm, 2.2 spins at 22,000 rpm, 2.6 spins at 26,000 rpm, and the 3.0 spins at 30,000 rpm. Theres also a gear set you can get for the Bit Char-G/Microsizers to adjust the gear ratios for speed or torque. The gear set includes three different axles, 3 counter gears, and 3 pinion gears. The Trueno Tune Up box that I have includes the gear sets.

[dan7532]

Sorry, I did not phrase my question like I meant to. I knew about the RPMs and the gears, but I was wondering about people's opinions about their speed and maneuverability so that I can decide which motor would be best suited to where I plan on running it. For instance, is the 1.0 too slow; is the 2.2 too fast or does not handle well, or how each of them are stock (as I plan to keep them), without modifications to the gearing or anything.

[dan7532]

No one is quick to reply in this forum are they?

[GTX]

I guess so! I am waiting for my new booster to come, yahoo! I can't wait!

[r.c.dealer]

Originally posted by dan7532
Sorry, I did not phrase my question like I meant to. I knew about the RPMs and the gears, but I was wondering about people's opinions about their speed and maneuverability so that I can decide which motor would be best suited to where I plan on running it. For instance, is the 1.0 too slow; is the 2.2 too fast or does not handle well, or how each of them are stock (as I plan to keep them), without modifications to the gearing or anything.

The 2.2 motor probably would be fast enough for the surface you are going to be running on. You might want to get a tire set with the High grip tires for better handleing on the wood surface.If you keep the surface dusted, you should have no problem with the car spinning out. Any more questions just ask!

GTX: your getting a booster set with the 4 band transmitter?:cool:

[dan7532]

I always keep my pool table lid clean, so it should get good grip. I was leaning towards the 2.2, even if it is too fast (not enough control) to play hockey with (using a soda bottle cap as a puck). The 1.0 might not be fast enough to have a fun race with.

[GTX]

Yep, got he booster with the 2.2(I think) and the 4 band controller. Looks sweet!

[GTX]

I got mine today! These things are sweet! I am gonna take it to school tomorrow, haha.

[JitsuGuy]

I just ordered mine from cosmo games! I got the Subaru WRX!!! YES!!!!! WAAAHOOOO!!!!

Jits

[nokturnelracer]

these things are pretty sweet arent they. drivehard and i got our skylines the same day then i went back and got the toyota pickup and the gunmetal gloria. i have a lancer on the way if it will ever get here.:D

[GTX]

Toyota Pickup?????

[r.c.dealer]

I finally got my Bit Char-G Booster set with the 4 channel transmitter, and 2 speed Booster car. I havn't assembled the car yet, but it looks pretty nice. I like the clear body.

GTX: the Toyota truck is the open deck truck, not necissarily a pickup in the Tacoma flavor.

By the way I have a Brand New In box Toyota Celica Bit Char-G for sale. I will include a never used 2.2 motor. Make a reasonable offer if interested.

[dan7532]

Are the 1.0 and 2.2 motor cars geared differently if you buy them stock with that motor (like the s2000 and skyline cars as opposed to the other ones that come with the 1.0 motors)? Do they handle differently? I am pretty sure that I will get some with the 2.2 motors.

[r.c.dealer]

There all geared the same from the factory as far as I know. Even the Booster car with the 2 speed is geared the same. 9.86 to 1 Most come with the medium grip tires. The Toyota open deck comes with the high grip tires. I run the High grip tires on my skyline and it seems to have better handling and doesn't spin out.

[getoffmylawn4]

Hey guys, I just got my special edition yellow celica with the 2.6 motor. Is there a way to increase radio strength? My car only can work auntil about 5 feet away. Also, where can I get different bodies for it? Thanks.

Ben

[Rushevaderacer]

Hey here is a link to were they sell alot of micro stuff

http://mini-zone.dinball.com

[ecatbox]

dinball fer shure

getoffmylawn - make sure both antennae are as close to straight and vertical as possible...makes a big difference

p.s. don't anybody go crazy ordering stuff from taiwan yet, tower will be stocking all the goodies soon enough...the body sets are only $7 for 2 (one painted, one clear) and they will be carrying the cool hopups too

[dan7532]

I am waiting to order my bit char-Gs from Tower Hobbies because they will be imported by Hobbico with ENGLISH instructions, unlike the others that come with Japanese (I think).

[ecatbox]

eheh i wouldn't worry too much about that, the pictures tell you everything you need to know...building the car is real easy and takes maybe a minute

[getoffmylawn4]

I tried putting a small drop of lube on the parts that connect to the 2.6 motor and I saw a HUGE increase in perfomance. I just sprayed some WD 40 on a q-tip and gently blotted around the area. DO THIS!

Ben

[GTX]

I am trying it right now.....

[GTX]

Wow!!! Sweet! Try that! It makes it quieter and faster!

[r.c.dealer]

Originally posted by r.c.dealer
A great way to increase power of the motor is to put a tiny drop of bearing lube on each end of the motor were the shaft goes through. Remember the smallest drop possible, a little goes along way for the tiny motor. Another good area to lube is the shaft that the counter gear rotates on. You will see a pretty good increase in power with these suggestions, and the gearbox will run super smooth. Don't lube the teeth on the gears though, unless you like dust, to stick to them.:D :cool:

Heres some good tips I posted previuosly in this thread. :) I personally use Aero Car bearing lube with great success. Its the best lube for rc cars I've ever used.

[r.c.dealer]

Also try Aero Car gear lube and diff lube its the best.

WOrd to the wise, don't put lube on the gear teeth of your Bit Char-G. Why? Becuase dust and crud will stick to the gears and riun the Bit Char-Gs performance. Follow my lube tips above and you will have great success:cool:

[dan7532]

Here is a website for english instructions for the bit char-g: http://www.cosmogames.com/GIF/Extra/BitChar/BitCharGMenu1.htm

Is the 2.2 motor too fast for a beginner (my first time running a bit char-g)? Is it the right speed for table-top racing?
(The pic has some engrish, I know)

[dan7532]

Also, do you turn the dial on the transmitter clockwise to pull the antenna back in (because the pic shows one way and the description says the other)?

[dan7532]

Also, can a bit char-g run on the felt (sp?) of a pool table?

[r.c.dealer]

The 2.2 motor should be good for you, and it should be able to run on the felt of a pool table top easily.

You turn the dial (crank) on the back of the transmitter clockwise to wind it up.

[dan7532]

Thanks. I can't wait to get a bit char-g. I would buy one, but if I wait, I will get one for my b-day. Maybe one for me, one for my dad, and one for my cousin. I want to race on his (cousin's) full-size pool table. I hope these little cars are fun. :)

[ecatbox]

oh they are...tabletop racing is a blast...but if i ever see an old slot car track at a yardsale or something, i will pick it up so i can have a proper track..i even keep having these fantasies about making a bit-size replica of say, trial mountain from the gran turismo games out of papier mache and fiberglass...turn the whole living room into a race track...totally close encounters

[ecatbox]

p.s. the 2.2 should be okay...i started with the 2.6 and it still wasn't as fast i had hoped, but give it a try...it's hard to pull off snazzy powerslides without the 3.0 though

[dan7532]

That's OK, I don't need powerslides.

ecatbox- If you want your motor to be faster, maybe you should try this: (Originally posted by r.c.dealer)
"A great way to increase power of the motor is to put a tiny drop of bearing lube on each end of the motor were the shaft goes through. Remember the smallest drop possible, a little goes along way for the tiny motor. Another good area to lube is the shaft that the counter gear rotates on. You will see a pretty good increase in power with these suggestions, and the gearbox will run super smooth. Don't lube the teeth on the gears though, unless you like dust, to stick to them."
Or getoffmylawn4's suggestion: "I tried putting a small drop of lube on the parts that connect to the 2.6 motor and I saw a HUGE increase in perfomance. I just sprayed some WD 40 on a q-tip and gently blotted around the area. DO THIS!"

[MPTech]

I am WAY hooked!! I saw these on the 'net 2 nites ago and stayed up to 2:30 in the morning searching sites (BTW I'm an IT Project Mgr and had an 8:00 mtg with the customer the next morning!!!). Anyway, I ordered 3 of them that nite from ToyEast.com. (the prices are great but the shipping was over $16!). I bought the Honda wagon, Honda NSX-R, and a Bullet GTR ($11.70, $25.20, & $9.90 respectively!!) Can't wait to get them!

OK, questions:
1. Where can I buy the Digi-Q race course barrier? how much? E-Bay?

2. What is the best batteries to use? Can I use AA-Nimhs? (I've got 12 of them (from my digi-cam). Please don't answer if you don't know for sure. I thought I read cautions about using high-capacities or rechargeables.

You gotta check this site (muscle car bodies)
Goin'Ape! (http://hometown.aol.com/goinape/bitpage5.html)

Little pricey, but a '69 Camaro or late model Mustang would be Killer!!!

Post your pictures and mods..

[GTX]

Goin Ape is who I bought mine from. I use 1600 mah Nimh AA batts in my booster controller, they work great.

[Unobjectionable]

most of the sites mentioned earlier in the thread sell the accessories, but you will get them cheaper if you wait...search towers site for "MICROSIZER", they will have the little cones and lap counters and gears and tires and bodies (oh my!)

and i would actually recommend using alkaline batteries in the charger, i tested with freshly charged 1800mAH nimh cells, and the car was very noticeably slower and lacking in runtime...i guess that extra .3V makes a difference

p.s. i have also noticed if you run a car with say a 2.2 motor for a while, then put in the 3.0, it will never be as fast as the same car using the 3.0 from the start...due to the memory of that one cell i suppose, locked at that one lower discharge rate forever...kinda sad really

[MPTech]

One cell battery, eh?

Has anyone found a better rechargeable battery to use in the car? :D
How about a dedicated battery charger? (consistant, peak-charge?)


So what are the best alkaline batteries to use? Doesn't energizer have some super E3 batteries or somthin'?

[Unobjectionable]

i just use the regular energizers usually

it's a standard 1.25V cell i guess, in there under the pcb...could charge it like a glow plug warmer (just not as long)...it would either run for quite a while or fry the electronics, i'm not sure which...ehehe

[r.c.dealer]

Alkline batteries like Energizer are 1.5V not 1.25V.

I got the Booster set and was very suprised by the top speed and wicked acceleration of the Booster car. The Booster car only has a 2.2 motor, and is geared the same as the my regular Bit Char-G Skyline. The Booster car takes off like a rocket, and has pretty good top speed. My regular Bit Char-G with a 2.6 seems to have sluggish acceleration, lower top speed, and less torque than the Booster car! Overall the chassis of both cars are basically the same, however there is an obviuos difference in perfomance of both cars. The main difference being top speed, and acceleration. Both cars pretty much handle identical.

You can use the Booster controller with Booster cars, and regular Bit Char-G cars. There is a 3 position switch on the back of the Booster controller. The first position is for use with the Booster car only. The 1st position gives you low speed function, and the boost or high speed function. With the press of the boost button on top of the controller it will go to high speed. The 2nd postion of the switch is also for use with the Booster car only, allowing you to have full speed only without pressing the boost button. The 3rd postion of the switch is for use with the regular Bit Char-G cars only. There is also a 4 postion switch on top of the controller for selecting up to 4 different frequencies. The range of the cars are basically the same as they were in the regular Bit Char-G cars. The controller is very ergonomic, and well balanced compared to the regular Bit Char-G controller making it very comfortable to hold. The boost button is easy to reach, but can be a little awkward to press if you have long fingers or big hands.

Overall I think the Booster Bit Char-G set is an improvement over the regular Bit Char-G cars. Definatly wearth the extra dough if micro cars are your thing. Theres only a couple of improvements I would make to these little cars and that would be to add digital proportional steering, digital proportional throttle, longer range, and to make the cars more scale in appearance. I'm not a big fan of the Choro Q (Penny Racers) look.:)

[Unobjectionable]

stop tempting me dammit

i actually tried sticking coins in the back (what else could that slot possibly be for?), it'll wheelie with two dimes and one of the low rpm motors

[Peterbilt]

I have a Bit Char-G. Its a blue Skyline. Hair got caught in the front wheel.

[GTX]

I got my 3.0 motor and painted my bod. I am going to stick some coins in the back like unobjectionable said and see how that goes. The 3.0 motor hauls!!! I do have the complete booster set and it did come with the 2.2 motor, but I used 1.2V AA's in it so with the 3.0 motor I use 1.5V Alkalines and it makes a HUGE difference. I get going so quickly and get so fast that if I turn the car flips over!!! Sometimes it does a full rotation and lands on all fours again. I have the medium tires, so I think I will get some harder ones soon for some powerslides. Anyone got some pics??? I will try to get some of mine, my body looks alright for being so small, so I think I will get the factory painted or injected ones. When I order my tires I will also get a lower gear set and aim for top speed and see how fast I can get it to go. Anyone have any ideas of how to increase radio range? These things would be so much cooler with longer range!

[HotTrick]

I just recently purchased two Bit Char G cars, a Gloria and a NSX R. I purchased the Gloria about 2 weeks ago and just got the NSX a few days ago. I found out in a hurry that the NSX is noticably faster than the gloria, both with the same motors in them. At first I though the NSX had a ringer of a motor so I swapped motors, and it made no difference the NSX still hauled major Hiney, lol, and the Gloria was no faster with the NSX's motor. I am running 3.0 motors! Then I thought it may be due to the fact that the NSX's radio had brand new batteries in it so maybe it was charging the car with more oomph, giving it the faster speed. So I charged the Gloria on the NSX's radio, and it made no difference, it was no faster! The only other thing I am thinking it could be that I haven't tried swapping is the rechagable battery in the cars. Maybe the NSX has a better battery with higher voltage output than the Gloria, kind of like high voltage battery packs for regular RC's, except it makes a bigger difference in these tiny cars! Anyone else have a similar experience with their Bit's?:eek:

[r.c.dealer]

I think Tomy redesigned the circiut board's. I noticed the circiut boards on the older Bit Char-G's are slightly different than the new Bit Char-G's.

[PhsykoManMKAO]

you can order the bit char-g from www.imageanime.com last time i checked newayz. dont think neone already posted this

[GTX]

Hey RC DEALER, have you seen the new 3.8 motors? Man, I bet those are really fast! I just got my 3.0!!! Now I gotta get that motor too. :)

I know where you can get OEM Bit Char-G's for $10! I will post the link when I find it.

[MPTech]

I just got my 3 in the mail Monday and they are a blast. I got them from ToyEast .com. I ordered the Bullet-GTR ($9.90), OEM Honda Wagon ($11.70), and Tomy Honda NSX-R ($25.70). (The shipping is a little steep though ($16)). I'm also not real sure of the motors, they are supposed to be 1.0(?), 2.6, and 2.0, respectively. I also wanted to pass along, I tried oiling the axles & gears, thinking this would smooth & quite them. BE WARE! this slowed them down considerably!! ( used comm oil that I use on my RC motor bearings (too thick I guess). I disassembled and cleaned them & they are almost back to normal.

Anyway, I wanted to pass along this quick, easy, cheap racing solution. My son, his friend, and I were racing them on the kitchen table, but they kept running off the table and I was concerned about damaging them. I was trying think think of something to keep them on and I thought of (what else) Duct Tape!!! Take a piece about 1 1/2 foot long and fold over about 1/2 inch (to create a non-sticky "rail", use the sticky part to affix it to the side of the table and Viola!! instant guard rail). When we were done, I slowly/carefully removed the pieces, and stuck them on the back of the basement door for later use! (use any door or surface of your choice, this was convenient and hidden). I will try to post the PICs to this posting.

We plan to build something more elaborate later, but for the moment this is a ton of fun! (My wife didn't see the "brilliance" in this idea, but she rolled her eyes and let us RACE ON!)

[GTX]

Hey, that's a great tip! I will try that sometime.

[MPTech]

And "In Action"!

:D :D :D

I also have a question: ToyEast is selling selling "Recharg Battery & Tire set(s)". There are 5 sets listed (M-01, M-02, M-03, M-04, & M-05). When I view the "Detail Photo" with each set, it looks like they are actually complete Bit-Racers. Can the bodies or any other parts be used? This looks like a good deal for only $3.90, but what compund and quality are the tires (that is what I was really interested in anyways!)

Opinions please!

[GTX]

I wondered about that too. It has the same description for each one!

[fast&furious]

although these small cars are cool they are no comparison to the mini z.....a much better all around car :D

but are much more expensive.....:(

[MPTech]

what's your point? 1/12 is better than 1/18 (mini-z?), 1/10 is better than 1/12, 1/8 is better than 1/10, 1/4 is better than 1/8, and of course full-scale is better than 1/4. But each is also progressively more expensive.

I paid $9.90 for the GTR, $11.70 for the Honda Wagon, and $25.70 for the NSX-R you see above. They are fun little cars to run in the house (on the kitchen table!). I also have 8 - 1/12 & 1/10 on & off-road RCs that cost $200 - $500 a piece. Each is built for a different purpose (and price). Appreciate them for what they are: fun and inexpensive. If you don't like them: go post in the mini-z forum.

[GTX]

nuf said.

[r.c.dealer]

Hey GTX, did you get the 3.8 motor yet? I'm thinking about getting one for my booster car.

MP Tech: Well said.

[MPTech]

I just got them last week, you know the story, now they're no fast enuf (still have the original motors). ToyEast has motor upgrades for $5, but I was thinking of only going to the 2.6 or maybe 3.0 (I've heard bad things about the 3.0 glitching bad, so I'm stil skeptical). I do think I'll get a couple more in the process. These things are a kick to race with friends, even if I have to supply the cars and kitchen table! :D


fast&furious, sorry to rip on ya, but I'm so sick of people jumping in a thread and being negative. Hey, it's what I like to do, if you don't like them or you like something else better, go with it and quit downin' what someone else likes. If we all liked the same thing, there wouldn't be 1/24, 1/18, 1/12, etc. There wouldn't be onroad n offroad, gas n electric, bashin' n racin', and AE, Losi, Tamiya, Traxxas, Kyosho, etc, etc. That's what makes this sport great, variety...
pick what you like.
;)

[GTX]

My 3.0 motor is fine. I haven't gotten a 3.8 yet, I want the hype for them to go down, plus my budget is kinda tight. I am building a project right now, so I am dumping my money into it. I need some hard tires first anyway, my Booster still flips over!

[WhoKnowsWho]

You know, I saw these things at the hobby shop but no one there knew how well they worked. So I had to come home and read the BB. Sounds good enough to get and at a comparable price ($36) but the hobby shop is closed already!!!!

I'll skip the Micro RS4 and Mini Z for now. Bit Char-G, here I come!!

[GTX]

Hehe, cool. They are cheap and fun! That's what it's really all about.

[Unobjectionable]

indeed...anybody who compares them to a mini-z or whatever is missing the point...its a hot wheels car you can DRIVE

i took a look at that toyeast place, they have some cool stuff (bit char-g light kits, finally! ahah)...i think the M-01/5 "machine sets" will all include the same stuff (relative to what you can actually use anyway)..basically, a complete bit racer (which is the non-rc cousin to the bit char-g) for parts, the ones you can use being shown in their pic...i don't think the rear axle will work, the gearing is too high or something...worth it though for the other stuff (most of which they also sell separately)...i just wish they sold more bodies, i still need my skyline...ehehe

btw i have not had any glitching with the 3.0 in either of my cars...that 3.8 sounds like a screamer, i reckon it would be hard to control in a non "booster set" car

p.s. good idea on the table track...i was thinking the same thing but with tape and nylon rope

[Unobjectionable]

p.p.s. hobbico is still dragging their heels on selling the stuff, but check out the cheesy website in the meantime, they can make any page look like duratrax.com through patented Micro-Namechange technology

www.microsizers.com

http://www.microsizers.com/hcac0401-2.jpg

what the hell is wrong with this kid

[fast&furious]

ok ok i will...:(

lol jk

hey i still think they are cool. i never said they weren't.


:D

[WhoKnowsWho]

So how far should these things be able to drive away before radio control is lost? I can't drive mine standing straight up, I have to lean down toward it. And I made sure the antennas are straight.

I would like to drive it on the conference table at work but not if I have to follow it all the way around! :)

[HotTrick]

WhoKnowsWho: Distance depends on a few things. I have two Bit's and one the 45mhz Gloria gets at least 15 feet, but the other 27mhz NSX R gets like 6-7 feet max! The radio antenna on the 27 mhz is like 6 inches shorter which limits it's range quite a bit! There is a site www.questformadness.com that gives you ways to help increase distance, such as changing the wire antenna on the car with different gauge wire, maybe your radio has a cripple capacitator in it (neither of mine had one of these in their radios), and some other ways to improve radio range.

[WhoKnowsWho]

Thanks HotTrick, that capacitor was what I needed to get rid of. Now, I can actually sit in my couch and leave it on the coffee table.

[Unobjectionable]

thanks for the link..that site is excellent...

whoa..he is getting 20'+ range and 30 minute runtimes, some outstanding technical articles there...i must now have wide wheels in front, and spring suspension, and and

*goes into a seizure*

[r.c.dealer]

Wait until I complete project h.o. Bit Char-G. hehe Featuring a Johnny Lightning Thunder Jet AFX repro baja bug body.

:cool:

[GTX]

Sweet!!!

[Jimmy_GT-R_617]

Hey guys, just bought a Bit Char-G from ebay, its the Yoshi, Mario Kart one, comes with bananas, boxes, mushrooms, a 3.0 motor, soft tires, and also a mario body set from another char-G, all for £35($48), which i think aint bad, considering they retail for £60($95) over here in the UK. Should get it monday or tuesday, hopefully.

Thanx

Jimbo

:)

[MPTech]

HotTrick & WhoKnowsWho,
I also wanted to increase my range. I have a Bullet-GTR, OEM Honda Wagon, and Tomy Honda NSX-R. I opened the transmiters for the Honda Wagon & Honda NSX-R, but did not have the cripple capacitor (didn't open the GTR). But I did replace the antennas on the cars and it did seem to help. This is a very easy mod. I bought about 3 feet of cat-5 wire from Home Depot (like 20 cents a foot, really cheap and you get 6 or 8 strands, I forget). Cut them to 1 foot and installed them, works pretty good and I do notice a range difference. I would guess about 16 feet, in my kitchen!

Also, they were slowing down and didn't have the pep they once had. I removed the axles and gear that drives the axle and cleaned them real well (it looked clean when it was installed, but I removed it and it had all kinds of fuzz). I replaced them clean and applied a little graphite and they run GREAT!

What is the part number for the good tires? And I was considering running a 2.6 motor in the NSX-R, or should I go with the 3.0? I've heard that it's almost too fast to control.

[Unobjectionable]

part number for the tire set is S-02

the 3.0 has enough power to make the thing spin/loop out if you try to take off with the wheels turned, you can lessen this by using hard front tires and soft rears (the "medium" black tires included with the kit seem to work best in back)...this will also make it a little easier to control as regards steering

the surface makes a big difference too...on a nice clean prepared surface (tabletop) they are pretty hooked up...you could probably wipe the table down with DEW before a big race, for greater traction..ehehe

[HotTrick]

I have 3.0 motors in both my cars and the NSX R is faster in both acceleration and top speed over my Gloria. I swapped motors, but it made no difference, the NSX was still faster!
My brother in law has an OEM Bit with a 2.6 motor in it, so I tried it in my NSX and this sucker can pull the front wheels off the ground if you go in reverse and then slam it into forward, it isn't faster than the 3.0 motor though, but just has noticeably more torque! It won't ride a wheelie, but it will pull the wheels off the ground and then they drop right back down. The Gloria and his OEM won't do that. I seriously think I got a ringer of a car here, lol. I can't believe that the board in the NSX R could be what is making it faster, but others have said that that is most likely what it is! Hopefully it lives a long life!:p

[Jimmy_GT-R_617]

Will be getting my Yoshi today hopefully, I also ordered a Raybrig NSX JGTC Special Edition, 3.0 motor, gear set, gold springs and also some booster kit or something, whats that about??? It has a controller and a few other things too.

Thanx

Jimbo

:)

p.s.I've also put some old slot car racing circuit together and painted it, to look like a mario kart circuit, it looks kinda cool, keeping with the theme too. :D

[r.c.dealer]

Originally posted by HotTrick
lol. I can't believe that the board in the NSX R could be what is making it faster, but others have said that that is most likely what it is! Hopefully it lives a long life!:p

From what I have been told, the Bit Char-G's circiut board has been revised several times.

Tomy just released a Toyota Supra Bit Char-G! Looks pretty sweet!

[kitty]

MPTech: How does that Bensu car (OEM Bullet) run? I have a hook-up for those and we're going to get a bunch of them to sell on our web site (computer parts). We cater to a lot of computer modders and a lot of them seem to love the micro RC cars. You got a pretty good deal on yours :)

r.c.dealer said this:
Wait until I complete project h.o. Bit Char-G. hehe Featuring a Johnny Lightning Thunder Jet AFX repro baja bug body.
Oooh, please oh please, please, please share some details with me! I'm a huge fan of baja bugs (had a killer one until some idiot rear-ended me, totalling the car and my body at the same time). I'd love to do a similar mod.

If you are who I think you may be, we've already corresponded and you have my email address. I doubt you've been bugged by more than one "kitty" lately hehehe If that's not you, would you be so kind to PM me and fill me in on the details? I would really appreciate it :)

[r.c.dealer]

Stay tuned! I'm working out the details. As the project progresses, more information will be forth coming.:D

Project Baja Bit-Bug:cool:

[Burnout]

Alright guys, I've always been wanting to get a Bitcharg. Since the only way to get them is online. Now I stumbled upon a little booth in my mall that sells them, the REAL ones. Yea some places do have the cheaper fake ones but they are nowhere as cool as the real ones. Now this seems like decent prices to me but please tell me what you think about them.

Regular Bitchargs are going for 39.99.
The Initial D ones are for 44.99
The motors go for 5.99 (I only see the 1.0 and the 2.6 ones
The Booster kit is going for 27.99 (I think its the control only, right?)
There is a kit that has extra tires, body, and motor going for 24.99

That is all that I can remember, they also have other stuff like tires but I didn't look at the prices. A few weeks when I went there they had a huge selection of them, now all I see is the red FD rx-7, the NSX-R, S2000, Somekind of yellow pickup, and the Initial D set. Anyways, tell me what you think about it! I've got my eye on the Intial D set. Thanks guys.

[MPTech]

Kitty,
I like the GTR, but it is not quite the quality of the Tomy. For $9.90, it's a GREAT DEAL! The speed is not bad, seems faster than a 1.0, but I don't know what size the motor is. I'm thinking of getting something faster anyway. Let me know what kind of deal/arrangement you end up setting-up on you website.


I replaced the antenna for better range too (it wasn't bad before, but now it is much better!) It had a wing on the back that I need to glue back on.

[MPTech]

Opps, I didn't replace the antenna on this one, it was my Honda Wagon.

[Jimmy_GT-R_617]

I just purchased a Mario Kart Yoshi Bit Char-G for about £30($43), it comes with loads of stuff, 2.6 motor, medium tires, 5 bananas, 2 shells and a mushroom, plus loads of cradboard things to pop out and click together as course markers and stuff. Its pretty fast, but I'm going to buy the gear set and the 3.0 motor. I hear there are 3.2 and 3.6 motors coming out too. Those should be fun.:D .

The initial D set looks like a good deal, 2 bodies , the trueno u can change the bonnet(comes with 2 bonnets), and a RX7, control, tires, chassis, a 2.2 motor(I think, could be a 1.0). Plus its a special edition too ;) .

Can people post tips on getting a longer range from the bit char-g , I mean I only want about a foot more and also my one runs for about 3 and a half minutes on the 2.6 motor, it gets slow towards the end of the battery though. But 3 1/2 minutes, when they say only 2, anyone else getting long run times??

Thanx

Jimbo

:)

[r.c.dealer]

Heres a picture of the Johnny Lightning Thunder Jet AFX baja bug that I'll be using in this project.
By the way this is a rproduction of a AFX h.o. slot car body from the early '70s. Johnny Lightning makes other color variations also, which I have:D

[r.c.dealer]

The chassis the body is on now is die cast with a wind up motor.
Kind of looks like a Tamiya Sand Scorcher! The Bit Sand Scorcher
Heres another:

[r.c.dealer]

Heres a picture of my Bit Char-G's:

[r.c.dealer]

Heres my Gunmetal Gloria on a booster chassis with soft compound tires:

[r.c.dealer]

Just to let you all know the Baja Bug body is plastic, and is comparable in weight to a Bit Char-G body.

MZR: I'll post the details of the project there also when it is finished:)

[Burnout]

Well well I finally did it! Got me one of those suckas. Obviously the one I got is the Initial D set. At first I thought it looked cool to have but I was never in a hurry to get one. Now I fully understand how these little things are so dope and addictive. I been playing it non stop on my desk and coffee table. And yeah, it does not run for 2 min as the box states, runs much longer than that! I also got me the 2.6 motor. I did a few runs with the 1.0 and IMO I find it really slow. After I popped in the 2.6, damn the speed picks up bigtime. Well I love it and I'm definitely gonna get more bodies and do some customizing to it. So far my only problems is that the left turns are sharper than right turns, it also appears to be much stronger than right...though the car does track straight. Btw, how long does the batteries last for? They gave me some energizers with it. Thanks, and here is my car, bonestock though and to the side is the REAL 3000gt Micro (Machines) car! =P

[Burnout]

Here it is again! O_o

[WhoKnowsWho]

Now, once they get a car down to micro machine size... man, that will be really addictive!

I should get another Bit-CharG to add to my collection. An Impreza all by itself seems lonely!

[Gutter Ball]

My friend just picked one up, they're pretty cool! He's got a track setup on his kitchen table. I'll probably get one for the winter.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

OK, I just picked up 2 of these little critters from my LHS, but I was surprised to see that the upgraded MicroB 2.2 motor was included in the kit:eek:


Unfortunately, they only had a few body styles in stock, so I ended up with a Toyota dB Open Deck (Yellow) and a Nissan Gloria (white with red decals)



Still, not bad for $29 bux:)







Rick;)

[TEM]

Ok, so I finally got one of these things(S2000 with 2.2 motor set). Just wondering; when you are charging, the charge light goes on; do I just count to 45 seconds and pull it off(What I currently do) or does the light go off automatically sometime to tell you it's fully charged?

[TEM]

Thanks MZR!

I can't didn't realize how much fun these little cars are until I got one!.... What would be THEE stuff to get for them?, What's the booster? multichannel remote? What I mean to ask is; if I can have any bit char-g stuff; what would it be?? As I posted before; I only have a S2000 car with a 2.2 motor right now...

Thanks!

[protocol_droid]

Just bought a 3.8 motor. Yes it is a 3.8. Custom motor with green plastic bottom part of the motor to distinguish. Bought it on ebay. I'll let you know how it is compared to the 3.0

[r.c.dealer]

Tomy will be releasing Bit Char-G offroad monster trucks in November!!!! Can't wait:cool:

[r.c.dealer]

I found this neat Bit Char-G on Tomy's Bit Hobby site.

Its a Bit Char-G with a custom body modeled after the V8 Interceptor from Mad Max:cool:


http://www.tomy.co.jp/bit_charg/dress/images/photo_38.gif

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Very Kewl:)


Now lets see if they can make that blower work;)

[protocol_droid]

The 3.8 motor is slightly faster than the 3.0 motor. I'm impressed, but handling went down the drain with increased speed.

[r.c.dealer]

I've got a 3.8 motor coming. Now I know what to expext from it;)


Heres some new Bit Char-g's that will be coming out. There called Wild Char-G Battle trucks. These will include the new high torque 1.6 motor! There are some cool weapon accessories coming out to attach to the trucks. Theres also a track called the Ralley Challenge that can be used with the trucks.:D

Heres a picture for your veiwing pleasure

[r.c.dealer]

Here is one of the many weapon addons that will be available in mid November:

[r.c.dealer]

Well the above picture is only one of many weapon addons for the Wild Char-g.

Below is the Ralley Challenge track:

[RS4rally1124]

i just got one and i love it. not only can i not believe how fast it is but i love being able to take it anywhere. the car in a lot of fun if you have the bigger motors. try taking off the tires and running it on a table or hard surface. it makes it harder to drive and will do donuts and power slide.

1 question: what gear ratio i am running stock and wondering if it helps. thanks.

2 what is the best website for them. my car is actually a microsizer but i don't see any difference.


JT

[r.c.dealer]

The Microsizer is made by Tomy for Hobbico. Microsizers are the name of the official USA version of Bit Char-G's.

The Gearing should be on the box, but pretty much all Bit Char-G (Microsizers) come with a 9.86:1 gear ratio.

You can get different axles for your Microsizer (Bit Char-G), to change the gear ratios. Theres also a drift axle so you won't have to take the tires off. You just switch to the drift axle which has hard plastic tires. The drift axle comes with funky orange wheels though. Towerhobbies sells the hoppups for the Microsizers(Bit Char-G).


How about those Wild Char-G Battle trucks? Cool or what?:D

[R6905]

i just got mine yesterday, these things are SOOOOO SWEET!!!


Brandon

[R6905]

i just got the 2.6 "racing motor" and the nissan skyline gt-r bodies (the black and clear ones) then i got the on road grip tire set.... what a BIG IMPROVEMENT for that new motor.... i dont know what size the stock motor is seeing as i got the japanese one with the japanese directions, but this 2.6, you spin out every turn you do, its best to use on pavement or cement.... i would recomend this motor to anyone, and if you get the motor, GET THE TIRE SET! the tires with grip are really needed for this motor.


Brandon

[getoffmylawn4]

R.C. Dealer - what are the Wild-Char G battle trucks?

Ben

[r.c.dealer]

The Wild Char-G trucks are basically monster truck Bit Char-G's that will have some type of weopon system. Hence the battle truck name.:cool:

Check this link out for some cool Bit Char-G stuff including Bit Char-g tanks, and a Bit Submarine!! Notice the Cool Digi Q tanks, and the Digi Q Sub!! How about the micro thats less than half the size of a Bit Char-G and Digi Q!!!! :D

http://tinyrc.com/lincoln/Worlds/MicroRC/LateGreat.htm

[V-Mac]

My friend has a car that looks like a microsizer but its called a zip zap and he got it from radio shack. It has different motors, gearing, suspention, wheels, tires, and body upgrades, and its pretty fast. (i dont know what size motor he's using) Does anyone know anything about these? I went to there website www.zipzap.com and they look identical to the microsizers, I just wonder if parts would be interchangeable? Thanks..

-Vince

[LEMMEDRIVEIT!!]

Hey

I was looking at www.questformadness.com (as probably most of you know about) and some of the mods interested me

#1- the antenna upgrade- i wil get a VERY LONG telescoping antenna- no problem there.
#2 i was thinking of the cripple capacitro upgrade. BUt one problem. My controller doesn't have one, yet it still is "crippled". Where si the capacitor?
#3- i was thinknig of putting in 1 of the bigger batts, no problem there. And then i was thiknig of putting in 2 cells. Some problems. It says that if you want to charge it you need to change the charging wires ont eh controller, or build a seperate charger. I looked at it, and the seperate charger looked WAy easier. But, i would probably let it bee either 3 or 4 aa's charging. if i do this( i mean the seperate charger) how long shoudl i charge it with 3 aa's, and then with 4 aa's.

Thats al[l. By the way, the Super mini car and mini sub look awesome- can't wati to get one

Please reply.
Thanx,
Garrett-

[R6905]

where do you guys get your custom bodies and your new rims from??? all i have seen is the normal stupid bodies, i got three bodies, but i want some custom ones, or do you guys make them yourselves? is there a website that sells bitchar-g/microsizer specific stuff???


Brandon

[R6905]

hey, i have a question... my bitchar-g isnt running as fast... i have a brand new motor, changed the batteries on my charger, changed all the gears and stuff, and it runs REALLY slow, with now power behind the wheels...... why?????



Brandon

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

RC dealer, where did you get that white radio? i can't find that one

[r.c.dealer]

Thats the 4 band booster Bit Char-G transmitter. I got mine in January strait from Japan. You can get them off ebay, www.junkyspot.com (is a US dealer), www.toyeast.com(HK), and many other places. Hope this helps.;)

[RC New Guy]

check these out
Ultimate Bit Char-g (http://www.ultimaterc.com/urc/land/projects/ultimatebit.asp)
and
6 x 4 Bit Char-G (http://www.ultimaterc.com/urc/land/projects/6x4bit.asp)

[R6905]

WILL SOMONE please answer my question?????



Brandon:(

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Brandon, what size of motor are you running?


Make sure the motor has proper contact...

Sometimes oil from your fingertips will cause it to have a bad connection, so try cleaning it with saome alcohol...






Rick;)

[RC New Guy]

@ R6905

try cleaning the axles
sometimes something like hair gets in

[98 SNAKE EATER]

BTW, I recently made a video of my Bit CharG's in action:)


I posted it in this thread:

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=735558#post735558




Enjoy:)






Rick;)

[R6905]

im running a 2.6.... and i am having a MAJOR problem right now...... my wire to the r... titled "r" broke off... i gotta soder it right????? i cant turn to the right LOL!:rolleyes:


Brandon

[mecha]

New micro rc car at WalMart. Check out this page I made. This car is probably the best value for your money out of any car I have seen. And it handles great!!

www.geocities.com/mte5/microrc/microwm.html

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Originally posted by R6905
im running a 2.6.... and i am having a MAJOR problem right now...... my wire to the r... titled "r" broke off... i gotta soder it right????? i cant turn to the right LOL!:rolleyes:


Brandon


Yes


I accidently pulled both of my steering wires off the circuit board on one of my cars while cleaning the steering magnet:o

But after some careful soldering with tweezers and a hot nail, she's as good as new:)


Here's a little diagram you might find useful:

http://www.twistedinternet.com/gijoe/micro_rc/Microsizer_Schematics_W.jpg






BTW, I just added a new mod:cool:

http://manifestation.org/~ill/fs/upload2/Bit%20Blower%20Closeup






Rick;)

[R6905]

thanks rick



Brandon

[r.c.dealer]

Originally posted by mecha
New micro rc car at WalMart. Check out this page I made. This car is probably the best value for your money out of any car I have seen. And it handles great!!

www.geocities.com/mte5/microrc/microwm.html

Looks good! I've heard those particular micro cars were pretty fast, and the transmitter was pretty nice. If only the Superduper Walmart around here would carry such items;)

If you don't mind, I also posted a link to your page at tinyrc.com

[mecha]

Originally posted by r.c.dealer
Looks good! I've heard those particular micro cars were pretty fast, and the transmitter was pretty nice. If only the Superduper Walmart around here would carry such items;)

If you don't mind, I also posted a link to your page at tinyrc.com

Hey, not a problem. These forums are all about the exchange of information, right? Thats why I made the page. I also posted a message on the micro rc car center.

Yeah, they are not bad for speed. When I get my hands on some different motors, I'm going to try it on this car.

[r.c.dealer]

BTT :D

[Guido]

Anyone know when the Bit Charg mini sub and battle tanks are coming out? Or if you can order them from somewhere yet?

G.

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Anyone know which company makes these Micro Cars for the Sharper image?



http://images.sharperimage.com.edgesuite.net/all/en/images/products/DK010-PIP.JPG


They look a lot more realistic than the standard BitCharG's, but I don't wanna pay S.I. prices to get one ($39.95):rolleyes:







Rick

[FullTilt]

Originally posted by MPTech
I just got my 3 in the mail Monday and they are a blast. I got them from ToyEast .com. I ordered the Bullet-GTR ($9.90), OEM Honda Wagon ($11.70), and Tomy Honda NSX-R ($25.70). (The shipping is a little steep though ($16)). I'm also not real sure of the motors, they are supposed to be 1.0(?), 2.6, and 2.0, respectively. I also wanted to pass along, I tried oiling the axles & gears, thinking this would smooth & quite them. BE WARE! this slowed them down considerably!! ( used comm oil that I use on my RC motor bearings (too thick I guess). I disassembled and cleaned them & they are almost back to normal.

Anyway, I wanted to pass along this quick, easy, cheap racing solution. My son, his friend, and I were racing them on the kitchen table, but they kept running off the table and I was concerned about damaging them. I was trying think think of something to keep them on and I thought of (what else) Duct Tape!!! Take a piece about 1 1/2 foot long and fold over about 1/2 inch (to create a non-sticky "rail", use the sticky part to affix it to the side of the table and Viola!! instant guard rail). When we were done, I slowly/carefully removed the pieces, and stuck them on the back of the basement door for later use! (use any door or surface of your choice, this was convenient and hidden). I will try to post the PICs to this posting.

We plan to build something more elaborate later, but for the moment this is a ton of fun! (My wife didn't see the "brilliance" in this idea, but she rolled her eyes and let us RACE ON!)

PVC pipe is great if your tables are square or rectangular.... or if you want to build a track on your floor. It is super cheap and you can easily cut them to any length you want. Its also heavy enough to not budge when you accidentally run your cars into them. The best thing about them is you can buy them in any hardware store and buy connector pieces (elbow or tee pieces) to design your track!

[nitro_newbie]

hey i got a yellow honda s2000 and made a custom body kit from those cheapy ones from the swapmeet and then painted it black and i think i have the 2.2 motor but one day i wanted to u se it and i would charge it up then wen it was done i would take it off and try to run it but it wouldnt move then i tryed running it on the transmitter and it worked so i am wondering that its the bateery in the car do u know were i can get cheasp replacements?

thanx

nitro~newbie

p.s these things are cool my thing burns out and can do donuts forever