Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
I think I have my wheels now (they were cheap ) but have to figure out a respectable rear tire in 2" diameter. Schumacher has a mini spike SCHU6849 but I'd probably wear those out quickly. The Turbo Optima Re Re tires could probably work, but I'm not sure I want the block pattern. Not sure if there are any Tamiya tires options. I'm not well versed on many of their rear wheel sizes. The 2.1" front looks to be a little easier to find.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
Maybe find a set of these.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/schumacher-block-1-10-buggy-rear-carpet-tires-2-blue-scht692/p362308
Might have to trim down the inner bead a little.
Because of the wide design, I couldn't use the outer shock mount hole on the control arms.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/schumacher-block-1-10-buggy-rear-carpet-tires-2-blue-scht692/p362308
Might have to trim down the inner bead a little.
Because of the wide design, I couldn't use the outer shock mount hole on the control arms.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
I saw those and like the tread pattern. I just wasn't sure what diameter wheel they fit on.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
Thanks. I was also eyeing those Traxxas 1771 fronts that you used.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
It looks like Tamiya rear tires from Wild One, Hot Shot, Boomerang, Avante, Vanquish, etc might all use the 2" size too.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
If the fronts are 2", maybe consider the 1.9" JConcepts Rips.
This is them on a 2" Kyosho front.
Obviously, the Kyosho fronts would fit as well. But they are kinda hard.
This is them on a 2" Kyosho front.
Obviously, the Kyosho fronts would fit as well. But they are kinda hard.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
The fronts are 2.1" wheels. My 2 choices under consideration right now are Traxxas 1771 2.1" and Schumacher 6848 2.0"
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
Got the new treads on. Went with the Traxxas 1771 fronts and Schumacher T692 rears. Also added a Yeah Racing switch to the ESC. Also added a battery cradle that's similar to the original. Not really sure which one I'll stay with.
There's a guy that makes Losi XX bodies from the original mold. I'm thinking they might be a good fit for this chassis shape.
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There's a guy that makes Losi XX bodies from the original mold. I'm thinking they might be a good fit for this chassis shape.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
I gave paint stripping a try on an old shell that came with an RC10CE. It had been painted on the outside rather than inside. Pouring brake fluid on it and forgetting about it for a week did a pretty good job loosening the old paint. I gave it the mad cow treatment. There was some overspray on the inside that I didn't notice, but I think it still turned out pretty good for a runner body. Interestingly, I noticed the red Tamiya PS-2 paint not getting along with the black Spaz Stix paint in one spot. I gave the shell a pretty thorough washing before painting, so not sure if it's paint incompatibility or what. But its still good enough for my painting standards.
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Re: Composite chassis 6 gear buggy cleanup project
I've combined Tamiya and Spaz Stix paints before. But it was a Spaz Stix color change and Tamiya base (along with a Duratrax backer and stripes). However, I gave the coats plenty of time to dry.
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