TA02 Datsun 240z rally car

[Brandon G]

Coming soon from HPI (probably were the folks contracted to do the car for ABC Hobby anyway).

Schaweeet...

I will have one.

[FasterLouder]

Here's what an ABC Hobby 240Z can look like
190mm chassis,210mm body,32mm,10mm offset wheels

[SMOKE-DOG]

Here's what an ABC Hobby 240Z can look like
190mm chassis,210mm body,32mm,10mm offset wheels

Seen that, think I will get that one next. I have an old Kyosho Spider that's 200mm that would look right with that body.

[mrlexan]

Looks like things just got a bit easier to get these:

http://02ce3a6.netsolstores.com/ or www.abchobbyusa.com

[purpletimbo]

US only, still no easy way this side of the pond to get one

[SMOKE-DOG]

US only, still no easy way this side of the pond to get one

Try ebay. I think theres a store on there, JR-RC (in Japan) and they usually have a couple ABC Hobby bodies available.

[bearrickster]

US only, still no easy way this side of the pond to get one

Try ebay. I think theres a store on there, JR-RC (in Japan) and they usually have a couple ABC Hobby bodies available.

I order from him to I get my stuff in 4 days all the way from Japan.

I would like to know why his stuff comes from Japan in 4 days but someone on on ebay two states away takes 10???

http://stores.ebay.com/Jasons-Store

[SMOKE-DOG]

US only, still no easy way this side of the pond to get one

Try ebay. I think theres a store on there, JR-RC (in Japan) and they usually have a couple ABC Hobby bodies available.

I order from him to I get my stuff in 4 days all the way from Japan.

I would like to know why his stuff comes from Japan in 4 days but someone on on ebay two states away takes 10???

http://stores.ebay.com/Jasons-Store

I've wonderded that too. And his shipping charges aren't that bad either.

[bearrickster]

[ And his shipping charges aren't that bad either.

No their not, and I like the fact I dont have to wait forever for it to get here. everytime I have ordered from him the stuff is here with in a week.

[purpletimbo]

The Dollar rate and post to here kills his stuff for me, last lot I got was through CS hobbies in HK, 2 days to UK one postage for 6 of the countryman full kits, and still came in 20% under ABC list price, but selling the other 5 to make it worthwhile was a pain

[hypertek]

i love TA02s lol

yours is sweet, i love the black gear boxes..
this ta02 was the last rc car i ever got new.. and bearly started modding it about 5 years ago... and theres still some trick stuff i want to get for it, but its becoming a shelf queen. I actually did a stupid mistake of spraying motor cleaner while the engine was still in the car thinking i could shoot it real quick, but i got it on the red gear boxes and it ruined the finish, so i spray painted the gear boxes to restore the look, but still not as good. I would love to replace the rear gearboxs or swap to black ones. Where did you get those pieces?

Heres mine.


Mine was also the promarkt dtm mercedes hahah. I still have the box and instructions somewhere. but i use a 350z body on mine now. I somewhat love these cars, before the low profile onroad chassis touring cars of today.. I still want to source a FF01 i think those would be cool to have.

They still make some trick parts for these, like this all aluminum kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yeah-Racing-Alu-Hop-Ups-Combo-For-Tamiya-TA01-02-BU_W0QQitemZ350112741184QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item350112741184&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[SMOKE-DOG]

Thanks.
The TA02 is classic, I also want an FF01 too. I'm sure Tamiya will get around to Re-releasing some soon, I hope. The gearboxes are from the Hummer kit. They are readily available on the Bay. I kinda put this build on the backburner to work on other builds, but should have it finished and running by next week.

[Incredible_Serious]

Good to see there's a market for FF01s.... I'll be selling my VW New Beetle FF01 soon, as just picked up another one in a lot..... and I'm sure I can probably build one out of parts..... so when I list them up for sale, I hope to see all your hands up!!!!!



First one: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=67071&sid=154
Second one: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=85353&sid=154

Alex

[templeofspeed]

Oooh, I've got an FF01 Renault Clio with the HPI chassis conversion. I had a great time racing that thing in the late 90's. It's still nice enough to be in the living room display cabinet.

[SMOKE-DOG]

Finally got back around to messing with this one. I painted the bumper with a $3 can of Plastikote chrome and I am impressed. It makes the diamond plate look real. Will mount lights when paint cures.

I decided it needed a driver so I'm using an old Parma interior I found at my LHS dirt cheap. I know its for a race car but oh well, it's going in the Datsun.