My MB Build Thread / Questions!

[Shodog 1835]

Looks great, I love the alternate scheme. If you do run it, get another set of wheels. The stock wheels will flex and the gold with flake off.

[XXX-1.8T 3]

ok thanks for the tip!

ill keep that in mind

is this a common trait as I haven't heard this before?

I thought they were anodised gold?

[beefmuffin 1156]

bump anyone have beefmuffin's email address?

oops - sorry!

glad you scored one of the last bargain ones from RPP - they were giving those away... ;-)

[beefmuffin 1156]

ok thanks for the tip!

ill keep that in mind

is this a common trait as I haven't heard this before?

I thought they were anodised gold?

yeah no - shodog's right. they are plated, not anodized. decent gold wheels are one of the hardest MB parts to find and there are no re-re's. so def take off the good shoes before you run it! there are alloy options, and blackfoot wheels also fit. but you can find a cheap set of decent used originals that you can run...

[XXX-1.8T 3]

Thanks for the heads up guys.

I didn't know this.

Would it be safe to run the gold wheels on the road etc or will I be risking it?

What wheel options are there out there would like to keep the gold theme as per original MB design.

Do Wild Willy 2 wheels fit a Monster beetle? I have found some Tamiya 84326 RC WR-02 wheels

Also what size screws do I need to mount the foglights to the fog light bar?

[pizzachaude 130]

On my MB runner I use a set of gold rims with some Proline #1062 Road Rage tires. They are smaller diameter then the stock ones so top speed with be slower. Those tires have a lot of grip on the road so watch out for rollovers. The tire's sidewall extends out from the rim so theere is less chance of curb rash. Used Monster Beetle rims do pop up on eBay, they dont have to be perfect for street running.

[XXX-1.8T 3]

Thanks for the heads up.

Also i need new rear body posts.

Anyone know the part number or where i could find some?

[beefmuffin 1156]

u should follow this auction:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAMIYA-MONSTER-BEETLE-TIRES-AND-WHEELS-/191048102748

[XXX-1.8T 3]

Sweet thanks

Finished Albert Attaboy!

[lentner3 281]

Loving this colour scheme

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16]

Nice original colour choice there.. Cool

[XXX-1.8T 3]

Thanks guys it was magnum pi that inspired the colour choice

I got some L bolts coming so I can finish off the spot light bar and then I am finished

[XXX-1.8T 3]

Finally finished

[mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16]

Sweeeeeet:)

[beefmuffin 1156]

look what finally turned up at the bottom of one of my parts bins! sorry - i KNEW i still had them somewhere...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NIP-Tamiya-Monster-Beetle-Blitzer-Beetle-Windows-Headlights-D-Parts-/331131995906