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Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:41 pm
by XLR8
I dunno but it seems to me that long spike tires would work best on loose dirt (or loam) but the rubber should be hard enough so that the spike doesn't deflect. I still have a few of these from bitd and they are super stiff by today's standards. Has anyone here actually tried these new softer spike tires on a modern track surface?

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:15 am
by mikea96
Looks good Jeff! The chassis looks like a good candidate for a anodizing job.

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:11 am
by GoMachV
It has a weird texture to it. I’m not sure how well it would take ano. Might turn out furry lol!

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:52 am
by jkelm24
Yep, it's screaming for fuzzy purple anno! :D

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:33 pm
by mikea96
Nothing a little sanding couldn't smooth out. :D

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:36 pm
by GoMachV
It has a texture like cast aluminum. It would be a lot of work

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:25 pm
by XLR8
IIRC the vintage part had a sorta brushed finish. This might offer another way to distinguish re-re chassis pan from vintage.
It looks like it's been bead blasted.

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:30 pm
by GoMachV
It also has different holes so there will be no confusion with originals :wink:

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:39 pm
by XLR8
Ah yes, so it does. Battery mount.
For reference, here's a vintage car photo I found on ebay.
vintage top cat.jpg
I've always thought the front shock "top" mount was interesting; no screws needed, they just hook into place.
The car appears to have one plate part (rear shock tower). Will you be making a Factory Works c/f replacement -- perhaps with additional shock mounting holes?
rear shock tower top cat.jpg

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:15 pm
by GoMachV
We can but probably won’t until someone waves money around. People always want stuff until it’s time to pay :lol:

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:19 pm
by Incredible_Serious
GoMachV wrote: Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:15 pm People always want stuff until it’s time to pay :lol:
Testify!!!! :P :roll: :wink: :oops:

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:45 am
by XLR8
:lol:

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:25 am
by mikea96
I had a 30 dollar store credit and 15 off so I ordered one from amain as well.

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:35 pm
by mikea96
Did you run yours yet Jeff?

Re: Topcat re-re

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:59 pm
by GoMachV
:lol:

Oh, your serious? :shock: haha no...too wet around here. Plus I rarely have time to run anything