Top Force re-re vintage racer

[mtbkym01]

along with my recent Factory Works Fox build, I’m now building a 4wd to race in Vintage demo at this years Aus Nats. Debated with myself about what to build, then found a great deal on a TF kit



Also started to aquire some hop ups, including a brushless 17.5 combo as per the rules for 4wd







This one will also have custom colour MCI stickers as the FW Fox has

[mtbkym01]

This build isn’t illustrated step by step, more a catalogue of parts used and milestones of the build process

Starting with these lovely gold screws



So shiny


As it’s 17.5, decided to try a high speed gearset




Fitted with an alloy motor mount


Carbon shock towers


Titanium turnbuckles




Rear end taking shape




The “official” hop up shocks for this kit are HiCaps, but the crazy price they are going for now forced me to look at alternatives


Built up with TRF X rings




And thats the rear end basically done

[RC10th]

Taking shape and looking pretty sporty !!

[mtbkym01]

Not many pics of the front end - more Top Froce parts from Xtra Speed







Same servo and hi-torque saver as used in the FW Fox

[mtbkym01]

Custom MCI stickers for the body



And final assembly of the chassis, including alloy steering upgrade

[mtbkym01]

@Incredible_Serious coz I know you’re a fan of the wheels, what’s better
Tamiya Lightweight style


Or Kyosho Pepper Pot style

[cas22]

Great looking set up, I'm liking the pepper pots personally, Pink is a great choice. Nice build

[GoMachV]

I love pepperpots on most everything ... But man those Tamiya wheels just go with it. I cast my vote for the Tamiyas.

[mikea96]

I really like the Tamiya wheels as well I would use those.

[1911Colt]

That's a great looking buggy!

Just curious, is the pink a reference to Jamie Booth?

[mtbkym01]

That's a great looking buggy!

Just curious, is the pink a reference to Jamie Booth?

Ah no, I didn’t even consider that actually. I ordered JC Racing pink wheels and wing for my MX4 rebuild, and loved the colour, so ordered some more wheels for this and my FW Fox builds. They should help me see them on the track too