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Micro RC line under the XMODS Micro banner. Aside from the new labels that bear the XMODS Micro RC logo, the packaging was similar to the ZipZaps line. All parts (e.g. motors, wheel covers, bodies, etc.) on the XMODS Micro line were compatible between ZipZaps and vice versa, with the exception of the
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In Fall 2013, RadioShack released a new XMODS with two brand-new chassis designs, touring and buggy. The new models were 1:24 in scale as opposed to the previous generations' 1:28. This generation of XMODS did not have licensing from any automotive maker. In lieu of this, generic bodies were used
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video game series. New features include a 2.4 GHz radio, a lithium-ion battery upgrade, and staggered tires. Two other bodies are also available separately, one in a set with lights, and the other in a set with a "nitrous boost" ultracapacitor that allows a 3- to 5-second speed boost when a
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Evolution and Generation 1 cars. Some models sold outside the U.S. by Carson and HPI featured repainted Generation 1 bodies. Like the previous generation models, each XMODS Evolution car came with a
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The original, first-generation XMODS were released in the Fall of 2003, featuring semi-proportional steering and modular construction enabling parts to be swapped. Eleven body styles were released with several colors and a body exclusive to Europe and Asia.
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October of that year. Compared to the previous XMODS Evolution generation, the Evolution Street had several differences:
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In addition to body kits for the models above, the following body shells were available separately. With the exception of the lexan bodies, they came with a body kit, controller steering wheel, and compatible chassis extension piece.
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button on the controller is pressed. Other upgrades that were available were extra tires, a high speed rear end, rear end with a faster motor, and an all wheel drive upgrade. In 2015, the
Generation 3 XMODS were discontinued.
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2009 models, which have one-piece wheels that do not allow the swapping of wheel covers. The cars use the traditional box-type controller, as opposed to the gun-type controller used in the ZipZaps SE line.
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In addition to body kits for the models above, other body shells were available separately. These came with matching body kits, controller steering wheels, and compatible drive shafts.
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in the United States, by Hobby
Products International (HPI Racing) in Japan, Mirage RC in the U.K. (Distributor of HPI Products in the U.K.), and by Carson Modellsport (Subdivision of
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The XMODS Evolution models were released in the Autumn of 2005 with substantial construction differences when compared to the previous XMODS Generation 1 generation:
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German Distributor CARSON Modellsport - XMODS Evolution
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German Distributor CARSON Modellsport - XMODS Gen.1
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RadioShack - XMODS Evolution Transformers Barricade
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286:Released as the Honda Integra in non-U.S. Markets
140:Released as the Honda Integra in non-U.S. Markets
541:Orange (Available only in Europe through Carson)
528:Silver (Available only in Europe through Carson)
515:Silver (Available only in Europe through Carson)
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332:with retired Wild Body kit inspired by Five Axis
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509:Black (Available only in Europe through Carson)
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158:Released as the Honda NSX in non-U.S. Markets
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1305:HPI Racing - XMODS
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1149:2016-03-14 at the
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902:Ridge Racer
871:Nissan GT-R
781:Nissan 370Z
712:Nissan GT-R
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660:Saleen S281
562:Nissan 350Z
173:Nissan 350Z
1388:Categories
1112:2021-09-12
969:References
579:Ford F-150
458:Ford F-150
222:Light Blue
30:RadioShack
929:swap the
656:Barricade
636:Bumblebee
620:Barricade
592:BMW 320si
484:Hummer H2
412:Dark Blue
280:Acura RSX
152:Acura NSX
134:Acura RSX
1375:Archived
1356:Archived
1344:Archived
1332:Archived
1320:Archived
1308:Archived
1291:Archived
1273:Archived
1255:Archived
1237:Archived
1219:Archived
1201:Archived
1183:Archived
1165:Archived
1147:Archived
1129:Archived
1086:Archived
1068:Archived
1050:Archived
1032:Archived
1014:Archived
996:Archived
774:Burgundy
759:Gunmetal
432:Scion tC
385:Truckin'
330:Scion tC
319:Scion tC
217:Fastback
48:body kit
931:crystal
836:ZipZaps
751:Audi R8
381:Hot Rod
328:Silver
74:Hot Rod
942:Europe
877:Silver
804:Orange
718:Silver
658:(2007
638:(2009
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438:Silver
399:Purple
273:Silver
195:Silver
179:Copper
163:Yellow
145:Silver
88:Yellow
55:Models
34:Tamiya
960:servo
938:Japan
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882:2009
869:2009
856:1967
843:1959
794:2009
779:2009
764:2010
749:2008
736:2008
731:Black
723:1965
710:2008
590:2006
577:2005
560:2004
550:Coupe
546:1965
533:1967
520:1999
501:2003
490:Black
482:2004
469:2006
456:2005
443:2004
430:2006
417:2005
404:2006
391:1967
296:2004
291:Black
278:2003
265:1997
249:2004
227:2004
213:1965
200:1967
187:2003
171:2004
150:2004
132:2003
127:Black
119:Coupe
115:2000
110:White
99:1997
91:Black
80:1999
17:XMODS
946:U.S.
864:Blue
585:Blue
451:Gray
340:Red
235:Blue
124:Blue
890:Red
851:Red
789:Red
477:Red
425:Red
304:Red
208:Red
107:Red
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