Optimum SRB Build ?

[Percymon]

With my second and third SRB projects within hours of completion i'm now looking to the pile of spares i have and wondering what to do with them.

I have enough parts to build a complete rolling chassis as per the manual (bar a radio box), and have a spare Rough Rider shell

Somehow though i wonder what's the point, already have a two RRs and a lightly modded Scorcher now.

So, without going silly trying to source expensive rare parts to make a Super Champ, whats the optimum build with what i have and some nice new parts ?

Current thoughts (this took all of 30 seconds)...

Radshape chassis plate and front bumper - well regarded, plenty of torsional rigidity

EZRun 9T motor and 45A ESC (i have these already)

Hobbyking 2.4GHz RX (from the spares box)

Direct steer ?

Would like to go with a set of alloy rims, maybe the RC channel ones ?

No idea on shocks other than I don't want another torsion bar/spring set-up

Tyres - no idea, but sand thrower / paddle type perhaps ?

Lexan repro Scorcher shell - a lot less hassle for a runner than a hard body

Any suggestions / links most welcome

Thanks

[Wez-li]

If you're really stuck for ideas, just post it all to me

[Percymon]

If you're really stuck for ideas, just post it all to me

You've got your winter project !

[matman]

Rc channel has some great parts , Chassis , shocks , rear suspension set ups , etc .

Then maybe different body of some sort .

Hilux body instead of F150 hi-bread sort of thing .

[SteelRat]

How about an SRB 911 Porsche? You could fit Brat style front wheels and 915s to the front, make a custom chassis plate to get the wheelbase right, and then stick an 80s style Porsche 911 shell on the top?

[Percymon]

Rc channel has some great parts , Chassis , shocks , rear suspension set ups , etc .

Then maybe different body of some sort .

Hilux body instead of F150 hi-bread sort of thing .

Hmmm - pick up truck - food for thought, Ranger style !

How about an SRB 911 Porsche? You could fit Brat style front wheels and 915s to the front, make a custom chassis plate to get the wheelbase right, and then stick an 80s style Porsche 911 shell on the top?

Nice idea, would need to do some research on what the correct scale wheelbase would be and then no doubt there'd be no suitable body.

Do fancy a model using the HPI Carrera RS shell

[SteelRat]

Nice idea, would need to do some research on what the correct scale wheelbase would be and then no doubt there'd be no suitable body.

Do fancy a model using the HPI Carrera RS shell

That's why I say make a CUSTOM chassis plate. It's dead easy, I did one for my scorcher out of 2mm thick aluminium. That way you can make the chassis to what ever wheelbase is required.

[Percymon]

Biggest issue might be finding a suitable body with sufficient height for the front shock towers - i doubt a 911 body has enough height at the arches

[matman]

Biggest issue might be finding a suitable body with sufficient height for the front shock towers - i doubt a 911 body has enough height at the arches

Pickup truck is sounding great ? .

[Percymon]

Pickup truck is sounding great ? .

Plenty of Chevy bodies from Pro-line, i'm sure one would be suitable.

I'm off to study the Ranger manual.....

[bromvw]

How about a type 2 split screen samba ? i've seen one on here so it can be done percy. only need to make up a chassis plate . take a look at this http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=63956ok at this

[Percymon]

I'm liking the look of j-man's rear cages and nerf bars - in fact i'm liking everything in his gallery.

Nothing in his eBay shop currently, only used cars