Daveys Monster Beetle

[Daveyb]

Hi All

 

this is my 2nd Tamiya, Purchased 2nd hand. (reminds me i still need to build the Jimny) 

 

its Pretty much Immaculate to be honest, really pleased with it. 

 

I haven't ran it yet because there are a couple of things I want to do to make it tip - top. 

 

Already has tamiya Sport Tuned Motor, Alloy brace and hobbywing 1060ESC and bearings

 

Any Way, Pictures 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some of the imperfections on the body 

 

 

 

 

So plans.... 

 

MIP Diff

Upgraded shocks. 

rubber sealed bearings. 

Probably fit a 15t firebolt motor or maybe a 12t titan, not sure yet, 

sort the body out, i probably wont go box art, i may go yellow or orange, havent decided.

New Aerial Tube.  

LEDs.

 

Some advice from you lovely Tamiya people Plese

 

 

Are the light buckets alerady to goso i can fit LED's straight to them? 

 

How do i strip the body of windows, wing mirrors etc? 

 

What shocks do i go for? 

 

Does anyone else run an MIP diff? are they any good? 

 

[Ian_Gsi16V]

Looks like a great base for a project

I run a Sport Tuned in mine and although I generally like my cars to be very quick the ST is perfect for the Beetle.

If you fancy selling the standard shocks then give me a shout and i'll take them off your hands

[shenlonco]

very nice!

[chazekxt]

I run a 20t in my mb don't think a550 12t titan will fit. it will hit the shock