7/10/2008 New Mini-Z F1 Body Styles!
On an aesthetic scale of 1 to 10, these new F1s have to an 11!
The new McLaren Vodaphone Mercedes body styles are available in ReadySet form right now, and as body sets in about
a month!
6/26/2008 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 23
A first look at the new Kyoso 1:43 Dnano, new Radline hop-ups, and how to get a Mini-Z
Monster for half price! All this and more in this month's Fast Track.
To get the newsletter (and discounts) before everybody else, sign up for it
here!
6/13/2008 The first Mini-Z Overland...Escalade edition!
Add a touch of Cadillac class to your Mini-Z garage with the newest release in the
Mini-Z Overland Series, the Escalade.
Black and
white are both available right now!
5/12/2008 New Micro-T Monster Wheels & Tires
Turn your Losi Micro into a Monster!
These new
Monster wheel and tire sets will fit your Micro-Baja, Micro-Desert Truck, and of course the Micro-T. The tires
are surprisingly soft too!
5/2/2008 Pre-Ordering: Mini-Z 2.4GHz Renown Mazda 787B
The No. 55 car achieved the first victory by a Japanese car at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race in
1991.
Pre-Order this new body style now. Ships by Wednesday, May 7.
5/7/2008 UPDATE: These cars are IN STOCK!
4/11/2008 Mini-Z 2.4GHz Conversions are here!
Conversion sets for the
Mini-Z MR-02, MR-015, and
MA-010 are in stock. Complete with Perfex KT-18 Transmitter, the set includes everything you need to convert
your prize Mini-Z's electronics into superior 2.4GHz technology.
With 2.4Ghz, no crystal is needed. The
transmitter simply pairs to your Mini-Z and you are ready to go. Best of all, 2.4GHz allows 40 cars to be raced at
the same time! Did I mention no crystal is needed?
4/8/2008 New Domestic Shipping Option!
We're trying out a new shipping option for domestic customers. If you place an order with a shipping weight of 13
oz. or less, you can select "US Postal Service - First Class (Beta). This will provide a budget-friendly
alternative to UPS. This USPS option does not qualify for Same Day Shipping.
As a result, we have updated our
Shipping Q&A. Have a look...
04/04/08 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 21
A soon-to-be released Mini-Z, the Exotek R18 Chassis Conversion, and new discounts! All this and more in this
month's Fast Track.
To get the newsletter (and discounts) before everybody else, sign up for it
here!
3/11/2008 The Spektrum DX3R DSM2 Radio is here!
Introducing the fastest response of any radio system yet! Using Spektrum's new DSM2 spread
spectrum protocol, the
DX3R
Radio is sure to amaze with a level of precision never seen before.
The DX3R also fights fatigue in those longer races as it weighs in at a scant one pound (with batteries!).
3/7/2008 Introducing the Micro Raminator!
Styled and detailed after the unstoppable full-scale monster truck and built on Losi’s award-winning Micro Vehicle
platform, the
Losi
1/36 Raminator is built, painted, and detailed to look just like the real thing.
The 1/36 Raminator features a fully detailed body, complete with wheelie bar and battery holder installed for
awesome wheelies right out of the box.
2/19/2008 Mini-Z Lola Body by Rony
For several months, anticipation has been building for the newest in Mini-Z bodies, the
Lola by Rony. This high downforce, lexan body is
aggressively styled, and ready for your most creative paint scheme.
2/25/2008 Update! The Rony Lola is
now available for immediate shipping.
Order it today!
2/7/2008 Mini-Z MR-02LM 2.4 GHz: Pre-ordering Now!
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The newest development in Mini-Z Racing is almost here!
With the ability to race up to 40 cars at once with no crystals and no interference, the 2.4Ghz Mini-Z is sure to take the Mini-Z world by
storm. The über-light
Perfex KT-18 Transmitter can be paired with multiple chassis and is sold separately.
Release is slated for February 29.
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2/4/2008 Massive Mini-Z Auto Scale Selection!
There are some great bodies that have been out of production for quite some time, and it is great to see so many
back in stock again. Along with the popular NSX racing bodies (the
Takata Dome and
Eps
on), you'll find the Skyline GT-R in the
Motul
Pitwork and
Calsonic styles.
Best of all, the Vodafone Mercedes and Lemans
Corvette are back in stock!
1/3/2008 Our First Video Tutorial!
"Stack Like A Pro" (our first video tutorial) is available on DVD!
Here at AtomicMods.com, we like to think we have stacked more FETs than anyone on the planet. This
DVD Tutorial will show you our time-tested technique step-by-step. Also, you'll learn which tools make the job
as easy as possible.
12/31/2007 New Years' Holiday Schedule
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| Monday, December 31 |
Shipping small packages. |
| Tuesday, January 1 |
Closed. No shipping. |
| Wednesday, January 2 |
Back to normal. |
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12/11/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 18
Going brushless with the Losi Micro, going drifting for the Holidays, and Merry Christmas from the crew. All this
and more in this month's Fast Track Newsletter.
Also, be sure to subscribe for our weekly
Team Tips.
11/20/2007 Radline RC is here!
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We are now dealers of the 1:24 Scale Radline Off-Road "Master Series." The Radline RTRs come in Stadium Trucks, Buggies, and
Monster Trucks. They are the first of their kind in 1:24 scale. You may have seen the "Elite Series" at
major retailers. The "Master Series" is their hobby-class counterpart. Along with our current line-up of kits and parts, we have many ideas for this platform.
So stay tuned...
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11/16/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 17
XMOD Crawlers, rebuilding motors, the Duratrax Vendetta, and tire discounts. All this and more in this month's
Fast Track Newsletter.
Also, be sure to subscribe for our weekly
Team Tips.
2007 PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup
The handsome globe trotting studs from Team AtomicMods have returned from Portugal victorious with yet another
world championship title!
And except for the minor inconvenience of being constantly mobbed by all the
beautiful Portuguese girls, it was a very enjoyable race.
10/19/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 16
Lots of new stuff, building a better Mini-Z AWD, and one busy racing team. All this and more in this month's Fast
Track Newsletter.
Also, be sure to subscribe for our weekly
Team Tips.
9/25/07 Team Losi Micro-Desert Truck RTR
Team Losi just announced a new version of the award-winning Micro-T. Designed with the same award-winning features
as the Micro-T™, the Micro-Desert Truck™ offers desert racing style in a micro truck that’s just under 6 inches
long (about an inch longer than the Micro-T).
Availability is slated for the end of October.
Pre-Order yours now!
9/14/07 Luis Diaz racing with AtomicMods Racing Club
This week Luis Diaz, who drives Lemans for the Lowe's Racing team, will be racing Mini-Zs with us. Luis is quite a
celebrity on the racing scene, and also happens to be an AtomicMods.com customer who loves Mini-Z racing.
Check out the
AtomicMods
Racing Club for details.
9/14/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 15
AtomicMods goes mad scientist with a new experiment, dialing in your TGR Sinister, and a special guest! All this
and more in this month's Fast Track Newsletter.
Also, be sure to subscribe for our weekly
Team Tips.
9/07/07 XMOD Billet Aluminum Back in Stock!
Have you been searching for that hard-to-find aluminum part for your XMOD chassis?
Chances are, we have it back in stock! We just received a shipment of parts for the
Gen
1,
Evo
Car, and
Evo
Truck.
8/16/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 14
New AtomicBuilts, F1 Body Trimming, and our first hosted race results. All that and more in this month's Fast Track
Newsletter.
Also, be sure to subscribe for our weekly
Team Tips.
2007 PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup US Southern Regional
Our very first hosted event is over! And a great one it was. The 2007 PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup U.S. Southern
Regional took place at AtomicMods' very own testing facility on the weekend of August 4 and 5. Lots of spectators
and great competition resulted in some very exciting races witnessed by all.
7/30/07 Mini-Z Test Cars!
Be sure to check out the new line-up of
Mini-Z
Test Cars.
They are available in Autoscales and ReadySets and happen to be some of the best lookin' bodies we have ever
seen.
7/17/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 13
Transformers, new Tutorials, and another new member of the AtomicMods Race Team.
Also, be sure to subscribe for our weekly
Team Tips.
6/28/07 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 12
An official race at AtomicMods.com, a new 1:18 scale dirt oval sprint car, and new members of Team AtomicMods.
Also, be sure to subscribe to our new
Team Tips.
5/30/07 The new Team Losi Micro-Baja!
You can now
pre-order the new Micro-Baja from Team Losi! It is a baja-style RTR that shares a platform with the
now-infamous Micro-T.
Everything is included, even the batteries for the transmitter! It is scheduled for release in late June.
5/16/07 - May Newsletter
New website, new inventory, recent travels and our own race track! We've been busy since our last
newsletter.
For those of you who have not signed up for our newsletter,
subscribe now.
You may also
view our newsletter here.
Notice: You may have noticed an issue with the images not showing up in the newsletter email. Well we
have located the issue and corrected it... our DNS records were in disarray. This may take up a while to
propagate across all internet DNS servers, so please be patient. Thanks!
5/15/07 Changes to International Shipping
To our international customers, the United States Post Office is currently updating their international shipping
methods. This is creating problems with choosing international shipping options. Right now, you'll be presented
with UPS Worldwide Expedited only. We hope to have this fixed very soon, so bear with us!.
5/27/07 UPDATE! All shipping options should be working correctly. Please
email us if you have any problems.
5/7/07 New Local Racing Clubs Page!
In an effort to help you connect with fellow racers, we have set up a
Local
Racing Clubs page. If you are part of a club, send us the information and we
will post it. The service is free, and will dramatically increase your clubs
exposure.
4/30/07 New Website Live!
We have just finished a complete software transition for the site. It is
similar visually, but you will notice various improvements here and there. The
back end functionality was the major reason for the upgrade and we now have
several new capabilities that will allow us to serve you better.
We had to re-code a lot of stuff, and while we have some pretty smart folks
around here, Rob's a little worried we may have missed something, so help us out
by reporting any errors or broken links you find. You can easily submit a bug
report by
clicking here. Please send us the page URL and a quick description of the
problem.
.
If you have trouble, give us a call at 832-613-6682.
4/24/07 New Mini-Z ReadySets and Auto Scales!
We have added the new Kyosho Mini-Z ReadySets to the site!
Click here to see the newest additions.
There are a few more still to come, so check back often!
4/05/07 Closed for Good Friday
AtomicMods.com is closing up shop on Friday, April 6th, in observance of Good Friday. We will be back on
Monday, April 9th.
1/25/07 January Newsletter
Which is better, rectangles or corners?
Read all
about it here and decide for yourself.
Subscribers got this a week earlier, which is why its cool to
subscribe.
01/11/07 Mini-Z Nascar ReadySets!
NASCAR, the most popular racing series in the US, has teamed up with Kyosho to produce the only hobby-grade,
officially licensed NASCAR RC cars available in the world.
3/5/07 UPDATE! Mini-Z NASCAR ReadySets are IN STOCK!
12/21/06 Micro-T Chassis Upgrade!
We have gotten many requests for Micro-T upgrades and we have several in the works, but here is one we are
prototyping as we speak. These are 3-6 weeks out still.
Got an idea for a cool name?
12/21/06 Micro-T Spring Steel Steering Arms
The steering arms are the weakest parts on the Micro-T so we came up with some spring steel versions. We expect to
have these in the next 3-4 weeks.
12/21/06 Giro-Z Lap Timing System is here!
Developed by our friends at "La Fabrica" Racetrack in Barcelona, Spain.
Giro Z is the most
sophisticated and affordable lap counting system for Micro RC. Stay tuned for more on this exciting new product.
We now have them in stock and will get them posted soon.
12/14/06 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 7
Lots of things happened in the last few weeks, we hired another person, pimped a Pro-Pulse, created a Glossary and
shipped more orders than we thought humanly possible. We are also getting ready to go to Acapulco for the Kyosho
Mini-Z Cup and Cristian got a corner!
You can read all about it in the latest
Newsletter.
12/04/06 The Team Losi Micro-T is in stock!!
We received our first shipment of Micro-Ts today, so the first 50 pre-orders will leave our facility this
afternoon.
Our next shipment will be this Wednesday, December 6. Many are sold, but we will still have some available, so
order yours today!
11/30/06 Storewide Micro-Helicopter Closeout!
We have decided to liquidate all of our
Heli Stuff so we can
concentrate on cars, which is what we do best! Some great deals are there for the taking.
There are a few
Venom 3D Ready-To-Fly Kits left at great prices!
11/19/06 AtomicMods Race For Education Columbus Indiana
We just got back from another AtomicMods Race For Education at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Indiana.
We have the story, stats and pictures posted here:
2006 AtomicMods Race For
Education
11/6/06 PN Racing Page Results Page Updated
The first draft of the
2006 PN Racing
Mini-Z World Cup Results was done while sitting in an
airport from memory. Now that we have had time to collect our thoughts we have updated the page with more details
and even some pretty pictures.
11/3/06 AtomicMods Fast Track Newsletter Issue 6
Newsletters have been as scarce as hens teeth, but we are working to improve that. The latest is issue number 6.
This issue
has a couple of interesting articles and video on "Car Tippiing".
You will find
Newsletter
#6
here
10/31/06 Happy Halloween Video from Mehicano Rob
Happy Halloween man, from me and my compeneros at AtomicMods.com and thanks for visiting our site man.
Mehicano Rob 4.3MB Small Version
Mehicano Rob 11.9MB Large Version
Now go buy somtin' man...before I cut you.
Post your comments in the
Mehicano
Rob
Thread
10/30/06 2006 PN Racing Mini-Z World Cup Results
Team AtomicMods is on the way back from the world cup, but they e-mailed
these results to keep us updated. We
will post
more complete info when we get a chance.
10/14/06 Team Losi Micro-T 1:36 Stadium Truck Pre-Order
Looks like the next big thing is very small. Team Losi announced the late November release the brand new ready to
run
Micro-T. This amazing 1:36 scale stadium truck is based on the very popular Mini-T, so we are sure its going to be
a blast
to drive and able to take on the rough stuff with style. Huge demand is expected so pre-order yours today to reduce
your
wait. We will ship them as soon as they arrive from Team Losi and pre-orders will receive priority.
November 17th & 18th AtomicMods Race for Education 2006
We will be sponsoring another race in Indiana this year with our good friend Michael Riley who heads up the C4
Robotics
program at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Indiana. This race is open to the public and will be open to
XMODS and
Mini-Z cars.
For information, visit:
www.c4robotics.com
10/2/06 Cristian Tabush Joins the AtomicMods Staff
Say hello to Cristian, our newest staff member. He is not only brilliant, but irresistible to women (mostly really
old ones)
everywhere. Google his name and you will see he is quite the man about town with page after page of race results
with his
name at the top. In fact, he is the current Mini-Z World Cup Stock Class Champ. Cristian has been racing for 17
years and
has an uncanny knack for building, tuning and driving cars. Cristian has taken over our repair bench, aspects of
production,
and new product design. Welcome aboard Cristian!
8/24/06 Mini-Z McLaren Mercedes F1 ReadySets in stock!
We just got both the McLaren Mercedes No.9 and McLaren Mercedes No.10 in stock. We could only get a dozen of each
so these
won't last long.
8/24/06 AtomicBuilt Manhattan Video Posted
We were curious what would happen if we put a 33 MPH race tuned Mini-Z
AtomicBuilt Manhattan in the hands the current Mini-Z World
Cup Stock
Champ Cristian Tabush.
And now we know...
8/14/06 Mini-Ts Q&A Posted!
Rob has had a Mini-T for a while and knows the platform pretty well so we made him work all weekend writing a new
Q&A for
the Mini-T.
Let us know what areas you would like to see covered as the Mini-T Q&A is still a work in progress.
8/14/06 Mini-Ts and Accessories Posted!
That's right, AtomicMods is going 1:18th scale! We just brought in the very popular Mini-T which single-handedly
started the
1:18th scale revolution. We will also be bringing in the Mini-LST and RC18T.
We have added
Stock Parts,
Wheels and Tires and of course
Lithium Power for these cars and will be adding Motors &
more
Hop-Ups, in the days to come.
8/13/06 New Stuff! Section
We added a new choice named
New Stuff! under the main categories menu.
This section
will display the 200 most recent products added to the store.
8/1/06 Monstrous Auto Scale Body Set Shipment
We just received our biggest shipment of Mini-Z Auto Scale Body Sets ever. We now have every single Auto Scale that
Kyosho
currently has available in stock and ready for immediate shipping. We intend to maintain this level of inventory,
so anytime
they come out with new bodies or restock sold out models, we will have it days later.
7/30/2006 10C Cells Available
For you pack builder out there we have good news.
We have the new High Discharge Cells posted and these things rock! With a 10C rating these cells can deliver 5 amps
of
continuous current!
7/21/06 Volume Discounts
We sell to a lot of schools, tracks, clubs and yes even competitors. Up until now any discounts had to be manually
applied.
Using this new approach, anyone can buy at a discount if they need greater quantities of product.
Visit the
Volume Discount Q&A for details
Mini-Z F-1s are IN STOCK!
The incredible Mini-Z F1s have finally been imported to the USA. There are only a few hundred ReadySets coming
here, so
supplies are very limited. However, we happen to have a little pull with Kyosho and secured 45% of the US
allocation. When
these are gone they are gone, so be sure to grab one of these amazing cars.
Selena Short Joins the AtomicMods Team
We are pleased to announce the newest member to out Team, Selena Short. She enjoys pulling pinions, stripping XMODs
and long
walks on the beach.
7/16/06 Drifting Video Posted
Many of you asked for a drifting video with the new Atomic Drift tires. This was shot with no practice, and believe
me I
need practice. Simply amazing slow smooth drifts can be achieved with these hard plastic tires.
Check out the
Drifting with Lights
Video
or visit the
Video Page for larger version.
7/14/06 Rim Lights
Ready for some sweltering sweetness, the Enjoy RC Rim Lights deal it in spades.
Check out the
Drifting with Lights Video or
visit the
Video Page for larger version.
7/20/06 Price Drop On Poly Pro 2S2P
We have begun outsourcing some of our battery packs to China. This lowers our cost greatly and allows us to sell
them at
much better prices. The 2S2P is the first to benefit from the "China Connection"...
6/15/06 Brad Leaves for Yoga Job
Brad has moved to the hill country to become a Yoga instructor. We are going to miss Brad's goofy antics, but wish
him all
the best in his quixotic quest for greater enlightenment...
6/1/06 Rob's China Trip
Rob is now in China at the Shanghai 3rd Annual International Model Show. From there he will travel to Shenzhen
where he is
collaborating with our battery manufacturers to produce a specialized cell for our hobby (we could tell you more,
but then
would have to kill you). Then its on to Hong Kong to meet with GPM and Atomic and a few other vendors about new
products and
ideas to improve old ones. He will also be checking out the very active Mini-Z racing scene in Hong Kong. The last
stop is
Japan, which is the headquarters for Kyosho. Rob will be back towards the end of the month, and we expect he will
have some
new products, concepts and ideas to help you "nuke the competition."
5/31/06 New Tutorial - FlatRack AAA Battery Charging Tray
A quick tutorial that shows how to charge the AAA lithium cells in a 2S2P configuration.
FlatRack AAA Charging Tray
2S2P
5/30/06 New Tutorial - Mini-Z AWD AAA Lithium Mod
Put some Atomic power in your Mini-Z AWD and watch it fly. The AWD handles the Lithium power with precision and
finesse.
Mini-Z AWD AAA Lithium Mod
5/29/06 AtomicMods ShopCam Snapshot & Caption Contest
Take a snapshot with the ShopCam and put a humorous caption under it for a chance to win a $50 AtomicMods.com gift
certificate.
See this Thread for
details
5/28/06 Atomic Mini-Z AWD Parts Posted
While you were out celebrating Memorial Day, we slaved away all weekend to get the new Mini-Z AWD parts posted and
there are
a lot of them so be sure and buy something so we don't feel so downtrodden.
Atomic Mini-Z AWD Parts
5/28/06 New Videos Posted
We finally got the footage from the Race For Education posted. There is some fast and furious XMOD racing going on
here, so
be sure to check it out on the
Video Page.
5/28/06 Mini-Z F-1 Parts Posted
Brad and Rob have been spending some time with the F-1 at the track and are having so much fun with it we decided
to add it
as a supported car and bring in some parts for it.
Rob is working on some wicked upgrades for it so stay tuned...
Mini-Z F-1 Parts
5/26/06 AAA NiMH Battery Comparison Data
Ever wonder how some of the more popular AAA batteries on the market compare? So did we until we pulled this data
together,
and now we know.
AAA NiMH Battery
Comparison Data
5/18/06 AAA Lithium Cells Posted
AAA cells that can be used in the factory battery holders with minor modification opens up a realm of
possibilities.
AAA Lithium Ion Battery
5/17/06 Mini NASCAR XMOD Bodies Posted
We just landed the exclusive distribution rights to the CP Raceway Mini NASCAR Conversion Kits and have them posted
in the
store. This is a sweet upgrade that shaves a whopping 20 grams, while improving durability.
You will find them here
5/16/06 Shop Expansion Complete!
We have finally finished our expansion and are now operating in our newly expanded shop. We absorbed an adjacent
office and
doubled the size of the shop to accommodate our every expanding product lines. Browse over to the shop cam and take
a look
around.
3/23/06 Get De-Gooberfied!
I used to feel like a goober carrying all my gear in bags and boxes, but now I strut into the track in style. Grab
one or
two of these fantastic gear bags for yourself and and de-gooberfy.
You will find them here
3/17/06 XMOD New Evo Billet Parts, Including Knuckles!
We got just got lots of new Evo Billet parts today. Among them are the long awaited XMOD Evo Billet Aluminum
Knuckles. We
have new billet aluminum parts for both
Evo Cars and
Evo Trucks
3/12/06 Atomic Motors are Here!
The Atomic T2 is an incredibly fast motor, we put one in a Lithium Mini-Z with a 2x4 Stack and got a whopping 37
MPH out of
it on the speed checker.
3/6/06 Mini-Z MR-01 Billet Parts Posted
We just posted a dozen or so Billet Aluminum new parts for the Mini-Z MR-01.
These are the most requested MR-01 items, let us know if there is something else you would like to see.
2/14/06 Mini-Z AWDs In Stock!
We finally got another batch of the AWDs today and all backorders will be filled this week. We now have a good
inventory of
ReadySets and AWD Chassis in stock and ready to ship.
2/12/06 Mini-Z Racing Group in Houston, TX
Our friend Trey Morris puts on a race night every other weekend and the fee is $5 to race or watch. Trey has a huge
RCP
track and is not afraid to use it...
Learn More Here
1/27/06 AtomicMods Race for Education!
Rob and Brad will be heading out to Indiana to the AtomicMods Race For Education which starts the 27th. We will be
there
all weekend, doing educational workshops, tuning tips and just hanging out.
Click here for details
1/3/06 Gen1 Billet Aluminum Front Axles in Stock!
AWD shafts are here along with Steering Knuckles and many other Billet parts. We are in the process of updating
inventory
now.
12/22/05 Evo Perfect Shafts Posted
We now have Perfect Shafts for the Evo Car and Truck. These carbon fiber driveshafts shave a whopping 4 grams of
ugly fat
off your Evo improving acceleration and handling.
12/21/05 Evo Starter Kits Posted
We are now stocking all of the XMODs Evo Starter Kits and have them ready for immediate shipment. You will find the
XMOD Evo Starter Kits Here
12/13/05 XMOD Evo Shielded Bearings
We now have shielded bearing sets for the Evo cars and trucks. Now you can go mud-bogging with your Evo.
12/12/05 RCP Tracks
We are now carrying the RCP line of tracks. These are the same tracks you will see at most all XMOD and Mini-Z
races these
days. If you want to be competitive, you need to practice on one of these.
12/11/05 Ridgeless Wheels!
The new Ridgeless wheels that allow you to use Mini-Z tires on the XMODs are here. This opens up a lot of tuning
possibilities and super soft compound tires that were once reserved for Mini-Z drivers are now available to XMOD
drivers.