Full Faring Bodies For Buggies Or Truggies

[soulstice]

Are there any bodies that are available that are full fairing on top of a buggy or truggy chassis.

I want to get a DB01 platform chassis but I'd like to cover it with a full fearing body to make it look more like a rally type car. Basically i want scale looks, but true off-road performance.

I have a tamiya TB01 chassis at the moment but there are definite limitations for off road use because of it's clearance.

[taliesin]

The DF-03RA Subaru Impreza WRC might fit on the DB-01 chassis since the DF-03RA is essentially a buggy with a ralleye car body.

Click: http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58430

[terry.sc]

the DF-03RA is essentially a buggy with a ralleye car body.

The DF03RA is a narrow rally car based around a buggy chassis, just like the TA01 and TA02 cars. It's the normal 190mm wide.

The only bdoy available that should fit is the ParmaPSE Escort Cosworth. it's made to fit on a buggy but is only available to order from UK model shops.

[taliesin]

So the DF-03RA isn't really a buggy chassis then? I wasn't sure but the DF-03 numbering system seemed like a logical progression from the buggy. Sometimes Tamiya's numbering system is really confusing.

Sorry for the bum idea.

[WillyChang]

DF03RA has shorter arms & wheelbase to fit under a std sedan shell

Perhaps get a Traxxas Slash or AE SC10 then?

or go all out... HPI Baja 5T

[Jonny Retro]

I put a 1/8th scale Capri body on a Mardave Meteor (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=84824) ... probably not what you're thinking of at all

The shell is heavy, so the car is now slow, top heavy & bouncy ... quite good fun though. I also put a lexan 1/8th scale Porsche 911 shell on a Hornet back in the day - stock silvercan but a 9.6v battery - it was as mad as two balloons

[soulstice]

Thanks for the suggestions. Definitely looking for something a little more scale looking but you guys have the right idea.

Might try a 1/8 body on an associated SC10, since that's not a true 1/10 scale. I'll have to see what the wheelbases work out to.

This is somewhat off topic but I've also been considering using the HPI Cup Racer as an alternate chassis for a 1/12 Porsche 959 body.