Terz1 745 Posted January 8, 2020 Hi there. Is the Tamiya 1/10 XV01 Chassis Kit Long Damper Spec EP #47349 still available? I've got a great escort cosworth shell from L&L models and was just wondering if this kit is still available as it doesn't include a shell which I have already. Also it's got the long damper set which is a bonus. plus it cost about £110 which I thought was a great price. I know sometimes tamiya only run these kits for a limited time. If I've missed the boat does anyone know the best price anywhere for a XV-01 with a body shell, I've seen the impreza and integrale so far? Thanks for any help https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/47349/index.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78Triumph 2610 Posted January 8, 2020 Long Damper Spec is discontinued I think. Regular XV-01 is usually cheapest on RCMart but don't quote me on that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juls1 1661 Posted January 8, 2020 Have not seen them around for nearly a year, there isn’t a great deal of difference in the long damper to standard model. the shocks are mini CVA instead of super mini, which equals about 2mm shaft travel difference. And the towers are taller. Both parts can easily be bought aftermarket. I understand your preference for less cost and no body, but I fear that your just not gonna find one. Juls 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted January 8, 2020 Thanks guys. It looks like I'll be getting the regular XV kit. Have any of you ordered from RcMart before? It seems a good price on there. In the task bar though it says site not secure and wants me to enter my details. Wondering if anyones been hit with customs charges too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juls1 1661 Posted January 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Terz1 said: Thanks guys. It looks like I'll be getting the regular XV kit. Have any of you ordered from RcMart before? It seems a good price on there. In the task bar though it says site not secure and wants me to enter my details. Wondering if anyones been hit with customs charges too? As for ordering from rcmart I think they are probably the best in the business really, they probably have 10’s of thousands of my dollars by now. with regards to your customs fees, that really comes down to if it is valued correctly or not. Since we have a $1000 tax free threshold here in Australia I’ve never really paid any attention to what’s marked on the box and I avoid going over that amount per parcel. i know some of the HK sellers don’t mark the pricing correctly (mark it way way way down) I’d prefer if they didn’t do that as in Australia it’s an offense to receive a parcel that’s incorrectly valued. pay tax, pay a fine or get lucky I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted January 8, 2020 £225 for the Pro version at Timetunnel https://www.timetunnelmodels.com/live/catalog/tamiya-58558-touring-chassis-custom-without-p-63319.html The Lancia is c.£200 from Tamico, £219 from Modelsport 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MockTurtle 239 Posted January 8, 2020 You're in for a treat. Just finished building an XV01 hopped up with the long damper stays and GF01 dampers among other things - everything off RCMart. I've barely had time to run it - for the wheel size - suspension turned out surprisingly plush. I think its gonna be my new favourite! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juls1 1661 Posted January 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Badcrumble said: £225 for the Pro version at Timetunnel https://www.timetunnelmodels.com/live/catalog/tamiya-58558-touring-chassis-custom-without-p-63319.html The Lancia is c.£200 from Tamico, £219 from Modelsport That’s the pro touring car version, has touring car reversable suspension off the TA05IFS/TB03/FF03/TT02S instead of the DB01/2 based off road suspension. it could be reverse built back to a off road version but it’s a bit of a job. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Juls1 said: That’s the pro touring car version, has touring car reversable suspension off the TA05IFS/TB03/FF03/TT02S instead of the DB01/2 based off road suspension. it could be reverse built back to a off road version but it’s a bit of a job. Ah, I wasn't paying best attention last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terz1 745 Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks for all the info guys 👍. I've bought an Xv-01 Lancia Delta integrale version from Modelsport. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow . Can't wait! I know I can get it cheaper from Rcmart but I was in a bit of a time crunch with some holidays coming up and I really wanted to get it before they started. I also got an Escort Cosworth shell and Martini decal set. I'll probably get a cockpit too. I think they finish these off nicely. I'll put up some pics when it's complete and a few progress shots. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites