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Old 07-28-2010, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Muttley
P.S: great pics! I can't attach mine yet...
Use something like Photobucket, then use the IMG link from there
(pic of my PF MG ZS on FW05R from about 8/9yrs ago. The good old Rubber Tyre days)
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Originally Posted by burnineyes
How is everyone enjoying this car? I have a few questions that might not fit the typical bill here, but Ill shoot anyways.

I was offered a challenge to build one of these cars for speed running. Are there enough upgraded parts available to make this car handle high power brushless and big lipos? I noticed most guys here are running mild setups for a competitive class, and it looks like the car might be limited.
The problem with what you are trying to do is hook up. With front drive chassis its harder to hook up the front tires with a very fast motor versus rear or all wheel drive. You can set up for drag racing but then your are talking about a whole different ball game.
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For all you Alfa fans there is a Tamiya Alfa Romeo 156 body set for the FF03 also.

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Old 07-28-2010, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NiMo
Use something like Photobucket, then use the IMG link from there
(pic of my PF MG ZS on FW05R from about 8/9yrs ago. The good old Rubber Tyre days)
Hi NiMo, I know how to attach images but at the moment I don't have enough posts to do it...

"1. You are only allowed to post URLs to other sites after you have made a certain number of posts. You have not reached that limit yet."

That's the message

Anyway thanks for your support!
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looks like the accord body is released. too bad no stickers just body, wing, and mirrors
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Originally Posted by M03Racer
The problem with what you are trying to do is hook up. With front drive chassis its harder to hook up the front tires with a very fast motor versus rear or all wheel drive. You can set up for drag racing but then your are talking about a whole different ball game.
Thanks for the response. I understand traction with FWD will be tough, I think that was the point of the challenge. Nearly every car out there has its own set of problems, finding ways to overcome this is a challenge I enjoy frequently.

My biggest concern is the drivetrain. If metal diffs, outdrives, axles, etc are not available I know to go ahead and move to the next project.
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Originally Posted by burnineyes
Thanks for the response. I understand traction with FWD will be tough, I think that was the point of the challenge. Nearly every car out there has its own set of problems, finding ways to overcome this is a challenge I enjoy frequently.

My biggest concern is the drivetrain. If metal diffs, outdrives, axles, etc are not available I know to go ahead and move to the next project.
You might wanna keep an eye out cause this chassis is becoming very popular so other manufacturers will make aftermarket parts for it as they did for the FF01 so keep checking cause I'm sure some high speed gears will be popping up sooner or later.
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Old 07-28-2010, 01:01 PM
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Look here guys...

RC Body Set Tom's Levin
Item #84145


RC Body Set Renault Clio
Item #84144


RC Body Set Tom's EXiV
Item #84143


RC Body Set Alfa Romeo 156
Item #84140

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Old 07-28-2010, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabiz
Look here guys...

RC Body Set Tom's Levin
Item #84145


RC Body Set Renault Clio
Item #84144


RC Body Set Tom's EXiV
Item #84143


RC Body Set Alfa Romeo 156
Item #84140

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Those are all cool bodies but the Clio is a short wheelbase car.
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Originally Posted by M03Racer
Those are all cool bodies but the Clio is a short wheelbase car.
And the FF03 is adjustable, so what is the problem?

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Originally Posted by Fabiz
And the FF03 is adjustable, so what is the problem?

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The problem is you trying to find a Clio body since it was released with the FF01. All of those body sets you listed where released with the FF01 chassis and are near impossible to find.

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[QUOTE=M03Racer;7734698]The problem is you trying to find a Clio body since it was released with the FF01. All of those body sets you listed where released with the FF01 chassis and are near impossible to find.QUOTE]

Read the entire post, it says RERELEASED body parts. So in a while they won't be impossible to find! Looking forward to the Toyota Levin. Going to grab me a few for collection.
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[QUOTE=RossoTorro;7735625]
Originally Posted by M03Racer
The problem is you trying to find a Clio body since it was released with the FF01. All of those body sets you listed where released with the FF01 chassis and are near impossible to find.QUOTE]

Read the entire post, it says RERELEASED body parts. So in a while they won't be impossible to find! Looking forward to the Toyota Levin. Going to grab me a few for collection.
Nowhere in that post does it states that they are RE-RELESED body sets. They might be re-relesed in the future but there is no link to state it otherwise.
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Old 07-29-2010, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by M03Racer

Nowhere in that post does it states that they are RE-RELESED body sets. They might be re-relesed in the future but there is no link to state it otherwise.
Look at the part numbers...

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Originally Posted by Fabiz
Look at the part numbers...

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I had to do some hunting myself as I too thought they was old parts.
Anyway the details are on Tamiya America here:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/cat...p?sub-id=71100
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