Wild willy 2 VS Toyota Land Cruiser GF01 VS lunch box

[shenlonco]

Ok so maybe my next Tamiya will be the Toyota Land Cruiser 40 P/Up - GF01 but I was wondering is the wheel base the same as the wild willy 2?

also how does it drive compared to the willy I am hoping it does a little less wheelies like the lunch box because the front is now heaver with the extra gear box ?

anyone own them and can give me there thoughts on there difference's will be great.

Thanks

Shen

[waterbok]

Three different cars that wheelie just fine, the GF01 is fast and wheelies as good as the WR02 but thanks to the 4wd and a little more weight up front is much better at cornering.

Go for it.

[XV Pilot]

Plus, the 4WD opens up a whole new world of stoppie-based tricks and stunts!

[emory70]

I just hate when they use awful wheels and tires in a kit.

[Grastens]

Better handling AND stunts, you say? Sounds more versatile and unaffected by the added weight of front-wheel drive to complement the rear. I guess that makes sense as the GF-01 gears look the same going to either end.

Either way, it sounds like a good time - think I may try the WR-02 first, though

Is adding weights to the front to reduce the wheelie effect an option for this next project, Shen?

[shenlonco]

Thanks guy's sounds like all around better than the stock wild willy set up.

not 100% sure about it though

shen

[d1nzfe]

Shen, go for it, you won't regret a GF-01.

Just ditch the stock wheel/tyres

[shenlonco]

Shen, go for it, you won't regret a GF-01.

Just ditch the stock wheel/tyres

Im thinking about it for sure!

[shenlonco]

check out this one!

look at the tires he has at the end!

[d1nzfe]

check out this one!

look at the tires he has at the end!

The last set of tyres is for mud i suppose.

Even the 2nd last set of tyres is nice!

[JennyMo]

Out of interest, has anyone measured the diameter of the stock GF-01/Toyota kit wheels? - are they 2.2 or bigger? (In recycling mode I was thinking they could be used for something else with non-low profile/crawler tyres fitted for example).

Jx

[d1nzfe]

Out of interest, has anyone measured the diameter of the stock GF-01/Toyota kit wheels? - are they 2.2 or bigger? (In recycling mode I was thinking they could be used for something else with non-low profile/crawler tyres fitted for example).

Jx

Just measured them, they are 2.9" diameter and 1.8" wide

[emory70]

Those paddles look like HPI. They have some that are like that

[JennyMo]

Just measured them, they are 2.9" diameter and 1.8" wide

Thanks d1nzfe - wow, those are hooge... does anyone know what other kits they are used in (ie. if there are tyre options) or were they particularly designed for this kit? - strange they went for such a low-profile 'urban-ganasta' style combo on what is ostensibly an old-skool style truck?

Jx