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They outlawed the mini bodies for the 2016 worlds. The winner this year was running the RX7 body.
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Originally Posted by johntrickle2
(Post 14741889)
Tamiya Worlds 2016 question: What happend to all the BMW Mini bodies. Did they outlaw the bodies? I think the winner used a Mazda MX-5 body.
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Where can you get an RX7 body for the mini?
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Do a search for Tamiya 51451 and pray one pops up in stock somewhere, or buy one of the aftermarket shells. No praying required.
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Originally Posted by mcmattila
(Post 14739905)
Took me about 9-10hrs (around 3x3hr sessions):D Though it has to be said that it was my first ever kit, I double checked all the screws before installing and had to do a couple of things twice as I noticed I had messed up..
A couple of days ago I received my order from RCMart. Some wheels, tires, spares and a couple of hop-ups - and a Christmas present! Promised myself I won't play with it before the holidays;) I put on some golden racing numbers on my new mini, and tried a brand new set of wheels/tires. I do love the Alfa wheels! However, when I'll get a gold spray can, that black mini will be sporting a set of golden minilites. I painted a set once.. Unfortunately after a few runs they start to chip. My latest M06 warrior http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psng9gisya.jpg http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psmmmgkbqs.jpg |
I love that Alfa body, -i've always liked the vintage bodies.
Bummer about the JCW mini body, -I have a few new in bag still in my garage ...was going to paint one for this next 2017 season, but may wait. Wondering if they'll be allowed at club events, -or if it will be enforced. The JCW mini body was what pretty much everyone ran at our events. Time will tell! |
So, nobody makes a long (239mm) wheel base body anymore?
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The LWB body options I have found. They are still made.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/product_view.asp?p_id=5734 http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/product_view.asp?p_id=5413 |
Originally Posted by Schs2013
(Post 14742553)
The LWB body options I have found. They are still made.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ....asp?p_id=5734 http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ....asp?p_id=5413 I'm hoping that Tamiya would come up with some type of replacement for their long chassis M05/6 cars. Everything else is short or medium length. |
Originally Posted by CSeils
(Post 14742570)
But it was just stated that Tamiya has discontinued production on both bodies because of BMW.
I'm hoping that Tamiya would come up with some type of replacement for their long chassis M05/6 cars. Everything else is short or medium length. My mistake. |
the Mazda is a mid wheelbase setup?
..and I just looked on eBay, the several JCW mini bodies that are for sale are asking $150 each!!! -I am not going to be so eager to open the ones I have sitting in my RC closet. |
Originally Posted by theproffesor
(Post 14742125)
Where can you get an RX7 body for the mini?
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Originally Posted by monkeyracing
(Post 14742343)
Do a search for Tamiya 51451 and pray one pops up in stock somewhere, or buy one of the aftermarket shells. No praying required.
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Originally Posted by gigaplex
(Post 14742716)
Hang on, that one is discontinued too. Why would they allow that but not the Mini?
https://www.tamiyausa.com/search.php?q=51451 This is the same way I replace my Alfa Giulia Spring bodies.. buying them separately. Why Tamiya discontinues the body sets, will always be a mystery. |
Originally Posted by CSeils
(Post 14742519)
So, nobody makes a long (239mm) wheel base body anymore?
After looking at pics of it, this may be the body of choice to replace the BMW mini bodies. |
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