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Kyosho Scorpion - Pepsi Challenger

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First upgrade is gonna be the diff. Stock diff is geared and is a heavy 41.5 grams. I replaced it with an MIP super ball diff which weighs only 33.5 grams. Since I had my scale out I lost a few more grams with a Robinson Racing pinion, 2.4 grams vs. the stock pinion at 7.6. I also replaced about half the screws with titanium ones.

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Still need to paint driver. Fun build. Might snatch up another when Tower gets more. Deffinetly need the universals when they come out.
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I think those wheels are one of the highlights of this re-re. But then, I've always been a fan of Centerlines.
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Love it! You did an awesome job on this one Smoke :D

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great job
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Real nice done :D
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Thanks fellas. Painted the driver and gave him a visor for his helmet.

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I don't even drink Pepsi...

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I am a Mountain Dew drinker (My dentists #1 patient) :oops:

Where did you get the Pepsi stickers? I was looking for logo's for RC's and never found a good selection.

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I love vintage decals. Been collecting for 20+ years. You can try eBay. Every once in a while you can catch a nice lot for the low.
Still looking for an Autographics 7-11 sheet...

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