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Frankentruck wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:12 am Those are really interesting tires, sort of like the Mr. T mohawk of tires. The center looks like a Proline Trencher pattern.

I pity the fool who don't run my tires!

Another Mad Max Mini in the works... painted the body, now to do the decals. Used Tamiya Flat Clear for the first time, seems to make the black much deeper.... not really flat, though.

Had to do an engine swap...the red head hit the body, didn't want to cut up the body...hope this lil O.S. CZ is up to the task! Had to switch the MIP Ball Diff for a Frog Gear diff...tranny/clutchbell super free...zero resistance Also had to relocate the right rear shock to clear the engine mount......

I've got some trial and error (and error and error and error) tweaks to make, but I think this concept will work.
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juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:43 pm If you have the option, the MIP diff, Blackfoot counter gear, and re-re dogbones/CVD's is a better option.

Or, buy a truck from Kyosho.

I thought there was going to be some excitement when the cat arrived on the scene. :D He lost interest pretty quickly, though :( Right?! I was expecting him to reach in and * WHAP! * :lol: Stumbled onto this video... shockingly good resolution for a 1989 VHS tape on YouTube. Pretty sure everyone is...

Never heard of these guys before... pretty solid track.

Dropped a bitchin' motor in. 87/17 combo on a SWB chassis. Ready to rip it on an ultra short track (behind the parts wall, thru the secret door of the LHS, on a Friday night in 1992). Steering would be tough though.

Dropped another bitchin' motor in. Different project.

Are you doing any of the old racer tricks, like clamping the leaves in front of the axle and un-clamping the rear? Sorry, I didn't see your post. Probably not at this stage as I bought a set of tramp rod brackets which sort of 4 link the rear. It's a pretty simple but clever idea, I like the fact t...

Similar, these caps are quite hard to find now and very rarely pop up for sale

This is my goal so to say albeit WAY more rusty and dented.

Retro rc wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:51 pm Looks good just make sure you file the sharp edges or they’ll cut through the orings

Good input! Now they are really rounded!


Slowly getting reassembled.

Can't answer your question directly but did see a video on youtube with two guys who competitively run Topcats in Vintage and other races and they discussed how these made by Bezerk address the issue of Topcat geometry causing the front to get softer as it compresses. https://bezerk.com.au/topcat-fr...