svenb 3735 Posted August 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, lowspot said: Thanks, now I need blue turnbuckles :-D - looks superb! Is that a Tamiya ESC? What motor are you running? Definitely need blue turnbuckles and blue stabilizer ends. It's got a TZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 18, 2019 I have mounted as much parts as possible to get a first impression whether my body kit fits and that everything lines up with the wheels. Looks really good. Even when it seems to be that the chassis is almost finish, there still is a lot of work. Many parts are still missing - for example the drive shafts are not connected, my universal shafts are stuckin in Hongkong, etc . . . . hope that it will be not too long until all the parts are here. Than I had a look at Sven's chassis and have decided that this is too much blue for my taste. I'll go a different way and have ordered the turnbuckles and steering rods in titanium. The driveshaft is already a lightweight from evo III but not in blue. to do list: install 10x blue aluminium spacers Install 10x blue ball connectors Motor cooler with fan Carbon front body mount stay 4 x universal shafts front & rear 2 x aluminium servo mounts High torque servo saver Paint cockpit 4 x 26mm Wheels HPI TE37 with inlays Install electric and setup the car. ..........to be continued 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted August 18, 2019 4 hours ago, lowspot said: Than I had a look at Sven's chassis and have decided that this is too much blue for my taste. 🙁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 18, 2019 Don't get me wrong, yours lis a good looking chassis but I go the titanium way :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 19, 2019 Some aluminium & titanium parts have arrived. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 21, 2019 It"s always like an addiction once I have started the build. Have placed the next order for parts and it's slowly getting pricey. 6 x titanium turnbuckle shafts 10 x blue aluminium ball connectors hard turnbuckle shaft (steering) and some other bits and bobs . . . . also waiting for: blue aluminium motor cooler with fan carbon front body mount stay 4 x universal shafts front & rear high torque servo saver 4 x 26mm Wheels HPI TE37 with inlays install electric and setup the car Can"t wait until all parts are here. It all goes much faster than expected and I could spent hours only watching the chassis. In my opinion it looks beautiful and I'm quite happy with the outcome so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted August 22, 2019 Looking really good mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 22, 2019 Carbon body mount stay from TB EVO IV cut into shape - it was just a bit too wide. electric installed and steering shaft with blue ball connectors. All shafts and turnbuckles will be changed into titanium ones. I hope that the parts are here in 14 days ....still no drive shafts..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted August 22, 2019 Have you got the SSG chassis brace 53679? It's a nice part just never seen when fitted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 23, 2019 I'm looking for it since a while but the only one is on ebay US and that guy is not willing to send it to Australia :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3735 Posted August 23, 2019 Try e-Kalifakis 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 23, 2019 I know. Have ordered my Porsche 956 parts when I ve lived in Berlin and funny, had the part together with the Raybrif NSX 2004 already in my shopping basket this afternoon :-) I don’t even have to pay 24% Greece VAT. Have to think about it ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 28, 2019 The drive shafts have arrived, finally ! I have made a picture of the replaced "normal" TB-02 parts and Jesus, it's a lot but they are all new and un-used. In case anyone is looking for spare parts, just let me know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted August 28, 2019 Seems to me you need to pick up another tub and build a TB02-Ra rally car out of the stock parts. It's obvious really ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 29, 2019 My body kit has arrived today - the weekend is secured I'll use it until I find a 2003 or 2004 Raybrig NSX. That's one of the most normal bodies from Tamiya and I think it looks great in Ferrari red with cockpit and clear windows and lights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 29, 2019 18 hours ago, ThunderDragonCy said: Seems to me you need to pick up another tub and build a TB02-Ra rally car out of the stock parts. It's obvious really ;-) There are still lots of parts missing: 2x ball differential, the gear housing, etc. too many parts to buy for a second chassis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7777 Posted August 29, 2019 43 minutes ago, lowspot said: There are still lots of parts missing: 2x ball differential, the gear housing, etc. too many parts to buy for a second chassis. That’s a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 7:57 AM, svenb said: Have you got the SSG chassis brace 53679? It's a nice part just never seen when fitted! Have just ordered the part from Greece :-) plus a Raybrig NSX 2003 body kit. I'm super happy ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted September 2, 2019 Next bunch of replacement parts on my desk, thumbs up for my Japanese dealer :-) mainly titanium turnbuckle shafts and another set of 10 blue ball connectors, have replaced 22 in total now. The changes are small but all the shiny parts are making this chassis looking really nice now and we are far from finish :-) .....to be continued ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted September 9, 2019 small update, the new TE37 HPI rims have arrived - +3mm Offset will just fit in the wheel arches and the motor cooler :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted September 12, 2019 More parts; SSG Carbon Center Plate & Raybrig NSX 2003 body kit - just 9 days from Greece to South Australia with TNT, take this Aussie Post !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowspot 299 Posted September 15, 2019 I call it finished, apart from minor details like mirror glass painting an 2 decals. All in all a blast to build and I'm really happy with the outcome. Off to the next project . . . . . :-D 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites