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04-06-2012, 11:35 PM

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Would definitely be a nice display body for a car.
Consider if you buy a pro paint job it would be about 50-80.

04-07-2012, 01:55 AM

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I'm not sure if this rule applies everywhere, but here you have to have transparent window.

04-07-2012, 04:39 AM

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I'm not sure if this rule applies everywhere, but here you have to have transparent window.

Right. I'm sure it would make for a great "club race" body but if your particular club is super strict on regulations it won't cut the mustard. Large events too.

04-07-2012, 04:56 AM

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Cutting out the windows and adding lexan should not be a big issue.. i think.

It looks great.

04-07-2012, 05:03 AM

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that may significantly reduce the rigididry of the lid though.

04-07-2012, 05:12 AM

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The last time I did a weight check, my current Speed6 body weighed 117g with a little reinforcement. Its also cut a little low so maybe 7 or 8 grams less with some trimming.

That's a heavy Speed6. My Speed6 LW with wing and paint, weighs 87g.

04-07-2012, 05:38 AM

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That's a heavy Speed6. My Speed6 LW with wing and paint, weighs 87g.

My Speed6 is not the LW version, that's why.

04-07-2012, 06:52 AM

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Right. I'm sure it would make for a great "club race" body but if your particular club is super strict on regulations it won't cut the mustard. Large events too.

I just thought to mention this as there was suggestion to use it on big event where it should have big advantage.

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Cutting out the windows and adding lexan should not be a big issue.. i think.

It looks great.

Well, I haven't studied rules that well to know if that is permitted. One thing is for sure - at events where only approved shells are allowed this is a no go.

I have to admit that at club level it can be very nice shell to use.

04-07-2012, 06:56 AM

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Also, the wing mounts are missing when compared to a speed 6. Nonetheless looks nice, might be hard to spot on track though

04-07-2012, 07:16 AM

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I thought I was coming in here to get a good laugh at some hack carbon-fiber taped/painted body shell... but Im actually impressed with the finished product.