I had a NIB Vette and GT40 in nitro versions, sold them unfortunately, and I have a runner Cobra shell from this model on a Hobao Hyper 10 EP, 4WD so not quite in keeping, but handles better.
Next change is to put some hpi rims I had spare onto MG, those white ones are neither stock nor pretty
I missed out on a NIB mantis a couple months back: some small shop had promotions running but when I finally got an opportunity to go by during opening hours, they were forever closed. In stock form they are really crappy cause of the springs-only, no-damping suspension but I like the way the chassis is designed and most important the FWD version. I think its is actually a modular build up like the tamiya m-chassis. Meaning I could probably buy a RWD one and convert it without extras wtraight into a FWD... throw some lazer arms on it, long shicks and a custom fabbed shocktower... may-be some dy when all the other stuff waiting in the basement gets finished , sold or given up on
My collecting seems to be reaching a natural end (but not my projects). I have quite a few different types of cars but my main interest has always been and remains 2WD race spec buggies. With this in mind I would like some...
I picked this up this week at a LHS. It was buried under mounds of bodies. I bought it thinking one of you guys might be interested in it but then I took it out of the bag for pics and I fell in love with it. I think its beautiful! I think its a...
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I finally got this body mounted thanks to Rick for lending me a 12l for a few years :?: It was my first attempt at trimming a body other than a buggy ever! I think it turned out great other than I followed the cut lines on the front wheel wells and...
I have been teaching classes in machining to seniors students. How is it possible for them to be literally illiterate. I mean really they can't read, even numbers. Very depressing. What are we doing? Some thing has to change.
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I guess I've become as lazy as some of the students. I notice myself getting mildly frustrated if I'm at a computer or on a site that doesn't remember my user name and password. I think Ugh... you mean I actually have to type it all in?? :x . :oops:
Been on a mission to resurrect the old JRX2 and here's what I'm going to run...not ready to go brushless yet because I'm not ready to spend the money...already sunk way more into this project than I planned!
18x5 brushed motor
Losi LRM tranny...
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lipo with 27t stock will be enough, even with 18x5 your still fine with your set up