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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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Coelacanth,

I have two vintage purple shocks (see this pic).

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=22557

They are in great shape and they were on an Optima. They are actually the same length as front golds. I figured out that they are from a Composite Craft Lynx II. Pm me an offer if you want them (you know I'm fair). Great looking parts lot so far!

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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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Hi rangerg, thanks for the offer! I'm not planning on the shocks being purple, though. :wink:
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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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Ha, no problem. I like the purple, so I may put them on my runner. My college colors were purple and white.

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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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Well, I've got my anodizing all lined up. It's gonna be cheaper than sending it to Korea (pargu2000), much better communication (no language barrier) and closer, less turn-around time. The business stays in North America too (USA). If that all weren't enough, it'll actually be cheaper than sending it all to Korea, and a HELL of a lot cheaper than using a local anodizing service here (about $100+ per color - :shock: ).

If the samples are any indication, it'll be very grapey and limey! :mrgreen:
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Anodizing teaser pic

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Here are the colors the Big Lizard will be wearing.
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OOOOHHHHH.... AAAHHHHH..... :D

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Those rear uprights are familiar...but weren't they blue? :lol:

Looking at Barney, I have one important, essential question: Will the body feature eyes and a mouth, and will the wheels be gold?

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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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EvolutionRevolution wrote:Those rear uprights are familiar...but weren't they blue? :lol:
They indeed were! I ended up using Lazer hubs for CYANide to narrow the rear track, so your original blue ones will be used for this car. :)
Looking at Barney, I have one important, essential question: Will the body feature eyes and a mouth, and will the wheels be gold?
No, no & no. :) Bodies with eyes & mouths painted on them look kinda tacky to me and are rarely done in a way that looks good, so I won't be doing that. It's more an overall color scheme that I've got in mind.
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This project will be a joy to follow Marc! :D
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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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So if the shocks won't be purple.. are you going for Ansmann's green shocks?

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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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Nope, they're Kyosho Golds that I de-anodized & wet-sanded/polished, and will hopefully have the same green anodizing as the previous picture. :) And wait'll you see the springs I managed to find... :mrgreen:
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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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Guys, I'm trying to decide which tire set would be the best for offroad & bashing--not so much for racing. I'm looking for good offroad traction & durability. I've narrowed things down to four choices that all have similar specs. Have a look at these four, please offer your suggestions on which sets you like best. Thanks for your advice!

Pro-Line Dirt Hawg I:
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Pro-Line Caliber:
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JConcepts Goosebumps:
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Traxxas Response:
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Anodized parts received!

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16 views and no suggestions? :lol:

I received my parts from Don, the guy who did the anodizing. For the most part, everything turned out spectacular! A few parts didn't take the anodize so well, the 2 round-tube spanners were kind of spotty, but those are hardly noticeable anyway.

I also found the perfect set of wheels--Barney's gonna be a beast! :twisted:
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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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the first option doesn't look like a good all-rounder to me. The goosebumps and responses look as if they'd be better suited than the calibers for the kind of debris you 'd encounter off-circuit. Just going from looks though: I have no experience with any of them.
Be sure to get the right compound also for where you'd run most: the same thread can behave very different for a different compound. Some compounds work better when it's damp, others when it's hot...

Which car are those alu carriers and steering knuckles from?

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Re: MMV Challenger: Turbo Optima build - Project Barney

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I go for

Pro-Line Dirt Hawg I:
for look and beauty (display)

Pro-Line Caliber:
for performance (runner)

what a colorful car will be, looking forward to see the end result, specially the body color scheme

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