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Old 06-23-2010, 01:50 PM
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got as far as building the front end, but am now thinking that there are further wheelbase adjustments ?
Looks like it may be adjustable from 225mm through to 260mm using the 3 main chassis lengths and then the swing arm spacers.
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Originally Posted by OSherman
it accomodates TAMIYAs brushless motor..
Oddly enough, A silver can fits perfectly...imagine that but sadly, it doesn't come with one
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I can't wait to get one of these but none of the shops I regularly/reliably get stuff from has it... just have to wait a bit longer

looking at some stuff I read it may use the new m05 diff?
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Originally Posted by old-man
One of my buddy have the citrix stock spec combo. The motor fits. I have not seen it yet but I guess the mounting holes on the pressed sheet metal can is different on the aluminium caned motors.

I have a Team Powers 17.5T and I have to re-drill and tap new holes on the front motor end bell to fit the queer FF03 motor bay.

I am getting my citrix combo today and lets see how it goes.
Confirmed!!! The 17.5T sheet metal can of the Citrix stock spec combo fits perfectly.
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Old 06-23-2010, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ShadowAu
I can't wait to get one of these but none of the shops I regularly/reliably get stuff from has it... just have to wait a bit longer

looking at some stuff I read it may use the new m05 diff?
It appears to be the gearbox from the new TRF201, although I don't yet have mine to compare.
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Originally Posted by reenmachine
It appears to be the gearbox from the new TRF201, although I don't yet have mine to compare.
It is the same gear set, but the housing is not the same, nor is the upper lay shaft.
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Will a Peugeot 306 maxi fit if you cut/remove the front bumper?
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Originally Posted by Barry White
Will a Peugeot 306 maxi fit if you cut/remove the front bumper?
Not yet finished build but do have both the 306 and 406 shells unpainted.
Had a quick measure up with the Vectra, and it looks to fit if you trim the bumper.
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They're flying off the shelves... but SpeedtechRC.com has more in stock.

http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...il.asp?id=9625
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Originally Posted by Hebiki
They're flying off the shelves... but SpeedtechRC.com has more in stock.

http://www.speedtechrc.com/store/ebp...il.asp?id=9625
My LHS up here sold out the day he got them in as well. Where are they all going? I'm sure Jeff is shipping tons of them all over. Hopefully enough stay here in SoCal for us to get some good fields together.

If all goes well, I'll debut mine this Sunday at Camarillo.

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just goes to show it is a long overdue car that many have wanted
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Civic with Scirocco theme.
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When I use the Porsche body the rear wheelwell does not line up properly in the long setup- body seems short. If I switch to medium wheelbase setup the body seems too long and the wheelwell does not line up also. Anyone else have this issue?
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Originally Posted by Budster
When I use the Porsche body the rear wheelwell does not line up properly in the long setup- body seems short. If I switch to medium wheelbase setup the body seems too long and the wheelwell does not line up also. Anyone else have this issue?
Why would you want to use a Porsche shell?
and if you must, then try using different spacers on the suspension shaft pins.
My working out shows that you can have any wheelbase size between 225mm and 260mm by using the 3 main chassis lengths and the suspension pin spacers and the rear hub spacers.
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Originally Posted by NiMo
Why would you want to use a Porsche shell?
and if you must, then try using different spacers on the suspension shaft pins.
My working out shows that you can have any wheelbase size between 225mm and 260mm by using the 3 main chassis lengths and the suspension pin spacers and the rear hub spacers.
I use the Porsche body because that is what the TCS rules call for and I am getting it set up for that exhibition class.
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