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2023 RCX Los Angeles - How Disappointing…
RichieRich replied to 67CamaroSS's topic in General discussions
I went last year. I was done in an hour. So, I didn't go this year. It was LAME. But yeah, in the past, most of the big manufacturers were there and you could pick up free decals and buy gear. -
Does anyone have a part number for the body set? As I mentioned before, I want to use one for my NIB RB5. So, I'll have a modified Dirt Master or a Dirt Master - bodied RB5.
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I too tried a low profile Hitec servo that I had in my stash. It was too long and too wide. I've totally forgotten what I used instead. I'll have to go look.
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I was hoping it would be delayed until July. Then I can pass off as a birthday present for myself.
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I guess it's time for an update. I was missing some 4x8 bearings and some 5.8mm balls which was keeping me from adding turnbuckles and wheels. I made a small upgrade to the rear by adding axles with cross pin to eliminate the old pressure fit hexes. There's some miscellaneous hardware that needs to be replaced to Kyosho/period types like the front axle locknuts. The body was painted probably 10 years ago with a color shifting paint. I don't remember the brand or color. Really, all that's left is finding some suitable shocks and tires. Maybe a set of MCI decals with custom colors would look cool. Though, I have a ton of 90s era decals that would work nicely.
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The Tamiya Super Avante #58696 Information and Pictures
RichieRich replied to Mechanic AH's topic in General discussions
Really? What side of whose bed did you wake up on this morning?- 975 replies
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Can anyone tell me which chassis this is?
RichieRich replied to foz75's topic in General discussions
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Those cars are beautiful. Fantastic collection.
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I think that's part of the problem. Not knowing what to call it is making it hard to find. There needs to be some sort of picture glossary.
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Banned. 🤣 I'm totally kidding, don't want this to get out of hand. 😜
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Please excuse my ignorance. https://www.amainhobbies.com/schumacher-cat-l1-wide-rod-end-socket-pillow-ball-set-schu7367/p766188
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Yes. I guess what I'm looking for is something like these pillow balls on the left from Schumacher. This is p/n U7367.
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After installing the CVA dampers (I guess I got a cheap kit that didn't come with any of the upgrades mentioned ), I noticed there's a lot of slop using the kit supplied step screws and brass tubes. I have 5mm Tamiya ball connectors, so I can fix most of that. The problem is, I can't find a 5mm ball with a 3mm hole for the lower mount for the front shock. Does Tamiya make something like this? Or is there a suitable item from another manufacturer?
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Very nice! There are several big time fans of the FF01 here at Tamiya Club. It's nice to see these old cars getting another go. Last year, I upgraded my old VW New Beetle FF01 with a few period hop-ups and added a Castrol Civic body. The car is an absolute blast to bomb around in the back patio.
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Inverted shocks new trend better weight transfer
RichieRich replied to danimaldaisy's topic in Build Tips and Techniques
I must be old because I remember doing this back in the 80s.