Willy is gettin a Scorcher!!

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Just ordered one off the bay and cant wait to get it. Already checkin out some alloy rims and bumpers and stuff.Heard the shocks are crap so any ideas for replacments would be great. Not sure what I am gonna do with it. Shelfer likely. I got alot of other cars to bash that are alot cheaper than these things. Plan on polishing the alloy parts but other then that i am not sure which way I am goin with the body.Will keep ya posted.


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Congrats on the purchase. The scorcher is a killer car. Keep in mind the don't handle for shit, their heavy and it takes one good roll to screw up the finish on the body.

So if you're going to run it here are my recommends. Bearings all around, coil overs and springs for the stock damper and an aluminum chassis. Other wise leave as is if you're going to shelf it. The parts will polish but not that great. The metal is equivalent to pot metal.

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Thanks, I dont think I will be runnin this car.I owned a bunch of VW Bugs growin up and this is gonna take me back.Been checkin out alloy wheels and wheel covers on ebay.Rims are twice the cost but well worth it by the looks of it.Tryin to find all the alloy parts available. I really like the paint job on the 4WD Scorcher in your showroom.That thing is stunning. Wish I had the skills to paint like that.

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way to go !!
i really want one of those xb sand scorchers 8)

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dsmith wrote:i really want one of those xb sand scorchers 8)
I do too just to keep it all pretty in the box

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shodog wrote:
dsmith wrote:i really want one of those xb sand scorchers 8)
I do too just to keep it all pretty in the box
aw...yes 8)
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even though i already have one..i still want it very badly :D

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Congrats! I just got one myself and am looking forward to building it. It will be on a shelf next to my Re-Re Frog and HotShot along with my two(Original) Wild Willys.

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dsmith wrote:
shodog wrote:
dsmith wrote:i really want one of those xb sand scorchers 8)
I do too just to keep it all pretty in the box
aw...yes 8)
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even though i already have one..i still want it very badly :D
That's a thing of beauty....but oof, is it expensive.

(I almost wish I would've waited for the RTR vs. the Re-re.....well, almost.. :wink: )

PS: Ebay has RTR 1/10th scale Buggy Champs' showing up as well.
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If anyone has any hop up parts for these cars feel free to send me a pm :wink: .BTW, how much does the XB go for?

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Tower is showing $469.99. Kit number is 84164. Same price as the avante.

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rctenracer wrote:Tower is showing $469.99. Kit number is 84164. Same price as the avante.

:shock: :shock: :shock: WOW!!!

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WillyThickfoot wrote:
rctenracer wrote:Tower is showing $469.99. Kit number is 84164. Same price as the avante.

:shock: :shock: :shock: WOW!!!

Building the kit is half the fun. But I would like the body form that kit.

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Kit came in today!! how sweet it is! Came with a blue SS bag too! Got the gear case and rear arms together so far. Starting on the shocks now.Will post some pics later.

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Nice!

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Well its together for the most part.Still waiting on the wheel covers.Went with black for now.Going to order another body kit and get a prof to paint it for me.Enjoyed building this car. Got some wide rubber for the front.Here are a few pics.
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