Black Avante - I just want one

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Black Avante - I just want one

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I realy like this newer version more than the original rere. It seems it has a torque splitter centre diff or something, ball raced steering and some different rims. I just want one :mrgreen:

Anybody know much about this car yet?

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A sweet shot from an old RC Car Action magazine :D

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Oh man, that new Avante looks sinister! I've never seen that black one before. Is it a new production? The blue Avante is one of my bucket list cars to own. I'd prefer the vintage, but the rere looks just as sexy.
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Did they put the wheels on backwards on the new one?
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Charlie don't surf wrote:Did they put the wheels on backwards on the new one?

Reggie I think they are just old Vanquish design rims. They have the ribs on the outside face. Kinda weird but kool aswell.
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Not the black one, but once they get the car out of the sand there are some very cool views of the drivetrain. 8)

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Hi Jason

i reckon orange looks good as well, here's my Avante

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i reckon orange looks good as well,
I whole heartedly agree with you there Rob :mrgreen:
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Bullfrog wrote:Hi Jason

i reckon orange looks good as well, here's my Avante
Wow--that looks WAY better than blue OR black! Avante, or...AVitaminC? 8)
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i'm gonna have to post mine tomorrow ...it's purple :D
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Whoah!!! Stunning paint job and very retro looking. Nice :D
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I grew up racing with a guy who had one painted Pearl Purple and Pink. Sadly those were the days before digital photography... :( It's still in my top 10 favorite models of all time. Way out of my price range when I was younger. Once I get my space settled I may have to get a re-re. Nowhere to put it right now. :? That orange looks awful slick too. 8) That body styling and chassis design really lends itself to a lot of fun and different looks. :D
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Post by Lonestar »

I second that - the black/yellow scheme looks stunning!!!

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I would love to see these in action on the track today. Would they be able to give the modern buggys a run?
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