Any decent 190mm shells?
#1
Tech Initiate
Thread Starter
Any decent 190mm shells?
Hey guys. I'm looking to race my tamiya touring car and at the only track near me in Australia, which is still at least an hours drive, is very strict on the IFMAR rules for race days. Which means a 4 door replica sedan limited to a max of 195mm shells, so all the crap ones basically... Not that I have anything against people who like WRX's and Lancers, I just hate them to death and would honestly take away from the enjoyment of racing everytime I look at my car and it's one of those. I currently have a 66' Mustang shell and I love it, muscle cars are fantastic. So does anyone know why they only make the muscle cars in 200mm? And is there anywhere I can get one that is 190mm? I think it's ridiculous that manufacturers think that everyone likes subaru's and mitsu's. Anyone else think so?
Thanks for the help guys!
Gaz
Thanks for the help guys!
Gaz
#3
Hey guys. I'm looking to race my tamiya touring car and at the only track near me in Australia, which is still at least an hours drive, is very strict on the IFMAR rules for race days. Which means a 4 door replica sedan limited to a max of 195mm shells, so all the crap ones basically... Not that I have anything against people who like WRX's and Lancers, I just hate them to death and would honestly take away from the enjoyment of racing everytime I look at my car and it's one of those. I currently have a 66' Mustang shell and I love it, muscle cars are fantastic. So does anyone know why they only make the muscle cars in 200mm? And is there anywhere I can get one that is 190mm? I think it's ridiculous that manufacturers think that everyone likes subaru's and mitsu's. Anyone else think so?
Thanks for the help guys!
Gaz
Thanks for the help guys!
Gaz
I think your best bet is to consult the IFMAR approved list of bodyshells.
#4
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Search for frewer racing bodies. They have some 4 door bodies that are 190mm. They have a honda accord that I am planning on getting. I bought a Acura Integra from Frewer. I have to say I really like the Acura Integra body from Frewer than the one that HPI makes. That honda accord would be something different at the track if it fits your needs. I can send you a picture of my Acura Integra if you send me your email address.
#5
Tech Regular
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Frewer's site can be found here http://www.frewerracing.com/main.htm.
The site reeeeeeeeeeeeallllllly needs updating though. It's been in development for years....
The Ifmar bodyshell list is herehttp://www.ifmar.org/pdf/bodies/1043...odiesIfmar.pdf
Slim pickings on that one though.
The site reeeeeeeeeeeeallllllly needs updating though. It's been in development for years....
The Ifmar bodyshell list is herehttp://www.ifmar.org/pdf/bodies/1043...odiesIfmar.pdf
Slim pickings on that one though.
Last edited by renjie; 11-26-2010 at 10:51 AM. Reason: Found a second link
#6
Tech Master
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If you are racing in the slowest classes, then body choice doesn't matter much, but if you are racing in a boosted class or mod, it makes a huge difference and you pretty much have to race one of only a handful of bodies if you want to be competitive. Most people use either the Protoform Mazdaspeed6 or the Protoform LTC-R. If you don't want your car to handle like garbage in any of the faster classes, you need a body designed for it. Buy whatever body you want for mucking about on the street, but if you are racing TC, there just aren't that many bodies with good handling characteristics. If you are worried more about appearance than handling, racing isn't for you.
#8
^frewer still around?? they responded to you??
I have not seen them around for years and doubt they are still producing those same old molds.
I have not seen them around for years and doubt they are still producing those same old molds.
#9
I like this one... too bad you can't just get the body
#11
most people use speed 6 or ltcr
#12
Tech Master
Kevin Frewer races at our club. He's still around doing his thing. Not particularly internet savvy though I think!
He recenty made some MEAN V8 Supercar bodies for a full-scale race at our adjoining track (Ruapuna). Not sure if he is putting them into production, or if it was a one-off.
He recenty made some MEAN V8 Supercar bodies for a full-scale race at our adjoining track (Ruapuna). Not sure if he is putting them into production, or if it was a one-off.
#13
^wow really??!!
Let us know how much cost is going to be. And post pics for all of us to enjoy.
Let us know how much cost is going to be. And post pics for all of us to enjoy.