FruitBooTeR
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Looks so nice but I cant justify paying £200.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SF-BMW-M3-Ultimate-GTR-1-10-RC-Nitro-Gas-Car-RTR-FAST_W0QQitemZ400032280782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item5d23c830ce&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Im thinking about getting an electric one soon, Im looking for a Tamiya Nissan Silvia drift spec one think I should be able to get one for under £150
Does anyone know how swapping the shells works? Like if you buy the chassis of an rc car then find a shell you like how easy is it to fit? Is it certain shells only fit certain models etc?
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JadeM
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For god sake please delete this thread before you know who sees it
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MJFF88
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quote: Originally posted by JadeM
For god sake please delete this thread before you know who sees it
Too late, U2U'd him the link
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jr
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can explain in a bit, but all shells of the same scale or measure in width, that beeing 1/10th they will be 190mm and 200mm
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FruitBooTeR
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quote: Originally posted by jr
can explain in a bit, but all shells of the same scale or measure in width, that beeing 1/10th they will be 190mm and 200mm
Nice one James reason I ask is that there are a few decent kits such as this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamiya-1-10-RC-HP-TB-03D-DRIFT-SPEC-CHASSIS-KIT-58420_W0QQitemZ230374800756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item35a3687d74&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Which would just need a shell and ovcourse the radio equipment
That way I can pick my own shell or even buy a few and swap and change....
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DizzyRebel
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quote: Originally posted by FruitBooTeR
quote: Originally posted by jr
can explain in a bit, but all shells of the same scale or measure in width, that beeing 1/10th they will be 190mm and 200mm
Nice one James reason I ask is that there are a few decent kits such as this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamiya-1-10-RC-HP-TB-03D-DRIFT-SPEC-CHASSIS-KIT-58420_W0QQitemZ230374800756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item35a3687d74&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Which would just need a shell and ovcourse the radio equipment
That way I can pick my own shell or even buy a few and swap and change....
If you buy a tamiya car stick to tamiya shells as they are designed with fitting their chassis in mind. Tamiya are also some of the most detailed shells about too.
They arent easy to paint and make fit though, the cutting, drilling, measuring and then the painting takes some time and skill to get right, otherwise they just look shit. your better off paying somone whos handy with an airbrush to pain tthem for you if you want them to look good.
190mm usually applies to electric touring cars, and 200mm are the nitro touring cars.
PS tamiya kits are overpriced for the performance they deliver and they use old technology. Look for hpi and yokomo touring cars as they are better performers and better value for money.
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DizzyRebel
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get one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HPI-Cup-Racer-1M-Datsun-510_W0QQitemZ370236612762QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item5633d2609a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Or this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HPI-Cup-Racer-1M-Kit-Drift-Toyota-Levin-AE86_W0QQitemZ250448556633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item3a4fe5b259&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2902wt_939
[Edited on 08-09-2009 by DizzyRebel]
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jr
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HPI Are a bit wank though, taimiya for quality, or yokomo
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M16KE B
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quote:
PS tamiya kits are overpriced for the performance they deliver and they use old technology. Look for hpi and yokomo touring cars as they are better performers and better value for money.
agreed!! 100x true. Tamiya stuff is very very very poor for what you pay. Bodyshell-wise they are superb though, fab better than anything else.
thats why i came up with this: a yokomo touring car chassis with a tamiya body on it:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260472201020&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
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jr
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i used to race an XRAY, thats properly amazing pieces of kit
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DizzyRebel
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Xray were too expensive for me, at the time were amazing though. i went from a schumacher mission to a losi graphite then an mr4tc and eventually gave up when the xrays used to piss all over me lol
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AndyKent
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i've got an old (ish) xray t2 that i never use. Happy to let it go cheap if you want to collect it from bedford/milton keynes area. Say £75 Including body shell, transmitter etc.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by DizzyRebel
Xray were too expensive for me, at the time were amazing though. i went from a schumacher mission to a losi graphite then an mr4tc and eventually gave up when the xrays used to piss all over me lol
you seem to know a bit dizzy, you may be imprest then to know i used to run one of the only speedmind daytona's in the uk. that was as good as xray too
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BluKoo
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The BMW looks incredibly shit.
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MarkSport
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there is one strong point,that bmw has indicators
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Haimsey
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Anyone see those people at Trax drifting RC cars
Marcy Marc
White Sport Progress Thread
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AlunJ
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I need something like this in my life!
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alan-g-w
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Serious question, what kind of surface would you drive the BM on? Looks like it would ground on a piece of glass.
[Edited on 08-09-2009 by alan-g-w]
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Jamie-C
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quote: Originally posted by AlunJ
I need something like this in my life!
x2 been considering one for a couple of months now
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DizzyRebel
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quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by DizzyRebel
Xray were too expensive for me, at the time were amazing though. i went from a schumacher mission to a losi graphite then an mr4tc and eventually gave up when the xrays used to piss all over me lol
you seem to know a bit dizzy, you may be imprest then to know i used to run one of the only speedmind daytona's in the uk. that was as good as xray too
Im glad you werent in my club, else id have given up after the first race lol. wasnt there only something like 100 hara replicas produced?
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sand-eel
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Seems quite cheap that considering you get the controller with it and its 2 speed. wonder how long it will last. Engines usually cost £50+ too.
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jr
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Yeah dizzy think it was 100, still have my numbered keyring for it somewhere, properly amazing piece of kit
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jr
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I would stau electric, run lipo and brushless and everthing should be fine
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Rob_Lee
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quote: Originally posted by jr
i used to race an XRAY, thats properly amazing pieces of kit
I had a Xray XB8-r with OS Vspec VZB fitted to it... was fucking lethel. Killed the new Losi 8ight!
Fucking awesome machine!
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SVM 286
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£200.
Better not admit to what i've spent.
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