too much red may be overkill ; I'd stay with a simple white or silver and look for a fitting sticker set. I've seen a Pepsi set that would complement nicely.
Im going to be different and say I actually love those big rear tires on that Ultima, I think it looked sweet how it was before. But I am an Iowa boy, that might be why
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JetTech101 wrote:Im going to be different and say I actually love those big rear tires on that Ultima, I think it looked sweet how it was before. But I am an Iowa boy, that might be why
I'll second that.
It looks like a late 70's to mid 80's Berrien Buggy sand rail with that set up. The Chevron/paddle/tractor tread tires give it sort of a realistic rail style look.
Other than that, without 'em it would look like just another Ultima w/ pin spike tires. If it's a scale look you're going for, the pin spikes just don't cut it. If it's just a clean RC buggy for bombin' or shelfin', then it doesn't matter much.
I think a solid metallic paint job would contrast nice with the aluminum frame and would balance it out:
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Dope a lope . thery are both 2 sweet. the platinum shock one is my fav!! you need some of brandons knock offs for them aluminum rims.
man you got some sweet stash a parts bro. we should start a thread with a pole to see who gets the most votes for their ultima lol
bdrmbully wrote:Dope a lope . thery are both 2 sweet. the platinum shock one is my fav!! you need some of brandons knock offs for them aluminum rims.
man you got some sweet stash a parts bro. we should start a thread with a pole to see who gets the most votes for their ultima lol
We should start one. That would be awesome.
Lets see who else agrees.
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Since being on this site I have found that I have too many parts and R/C Models. Please help me get rid of them.
I've been collecting parts over the last several months to upgrade an original Ultima. I really wanted a tranny with a slipper on it and I picked up a used Pro-X tranny. For some reason I thought I would be able to drop it right in with no mods....
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Just sifting thru a box of parts I got in a deal and found some pro-x odds and ends. This was in the bag. I think it may be your needed spacer. Shoot me a pm with your name and address if you want it....I don't need it!
Just wanted to get a census on if I should replicate my late Ultima that I sold to one of our own RC10talk members. I truly liked the look but at the time didn't really appreciate it. ( Now I do )
What do you think?
Those r Bru-Line rims by the...
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I dig the look.
Totally unique!
They look like oversized VW (Baja) rims. Perfect for those (1/10th) scale 20 tires.
My latest project is coming to an end son, and I have started to plan for my next project!
This new project involves an Ultima, and new rear trailing A-arms from A&L (the conversion kit for the Ultima). But one important part is missing,...
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I'd sure love to know if there are aftermarket blue alloy control arms to fit the Optima series! I see lots on eBay for other cars that look like the might fit, but trying to get sellers to answer messages asking about specific measurements is like...
I decided to build up this ultima 2 buggy. I had two buggys that I figure could make a decent one. I have used body first epoxied the cracks in the body from the underside also using little lexan pieces i saved from cutting out the windows as...
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It does accept saddle , For stick packs I have always just clapped it down the same way and it was fine.
I found it. I new I had it.
Ok, every part is new.
I want to make an upper plate.
I want an A&L transmission in there.
A question.
What 2.2 wheels will fit this car.
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Here's the photos Jerzi. The first picture shows the Ofna CRT.5 wheel (part number 40867) and the HoBao Mini ST wheel (part number 11274W) Both have plenty of positive offset and the HoBao wheel is slightly wider. The second photo shows the HoBao...
I won this car awhile ago, I believe it was a BIN. I was surprised nobody had grabbed it yet, possibly because it was a crappy auction picture, or maybe it was because it was simply listed as an Ultima with no other description. Or maybe it was a...
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the nose used the far holes in you car.I think if use short wheel base you can fit the body perfectly.
Ok, first off, have you ever felt you have gotten yourself in over your head on a certain project(s)?
I have. I got my hands on a very good condition Turbo Ultima a while ago, and have been searching for parts since then to get it where I want it....
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If Marwan made the XL decals I would go that route, but he hasn't made them yet.
If you (or anyone else) has a high quality scan to share, I can vectorize them for you and make up an Alps set. Also I think there is a member on here that intends to...