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Mr. ED wrote:mucho better, but , please paint that body

I agree.

I'm feelin' a retro-theme'd 70's style heavy red metalflake (like the old Cox gas powered dune buggies) to complement those rims.*

*..of course only if it were mine.....

'Looks like a 70's sand rail to me, I like it!

Thanks guys for the comments. Yes I do agree it does need some color. Shoudl I also place the original decals or go another route??

too much red may be overkill ; I'd stay with a simple white or silver and look for a fitting sticker set. I've seen a Pepsi set that would complement nicely.

Im going to be different and say I actually love those big rear tires on that Ultima, I think it looked sweet how it was before. But I am an Iowa boy, that might be why

JetTech101 wrote:Im going to be different and say I actually love those big rear tires on that Ultima, I think it looked sweet how it was before. But I am an Iowa boy, that might be why

I'll second that.

It looks like a late 70's to mid 80's Berrien Buggy sand rail with that set up. The Chevron/paddle/tractor tread tires give it sort of a realistic rail style look.

Other than that, without 'em it would look like just another Ultima w/ pin spike tires. If it's a scale look you're going for, the pin spikes just don't cut it. If it's just a clean RC buggy for bombin' or shelfin', then it doesn't matter much.

I think a solid metallic paint job would contrast nice with the aluminum frame and would balance it out:

Is there a dunebuggy in that picture?

I personally like the lower profile tires on your Ultima. If you could find a set of the smaller 2.0" paddles, now that's a different story.

If you are doing the red theme, I don't think I would use the OE decals. Just dont think the yellow and brown would go well with red.

turbo ultima decals on a white gen1 body

OK now you goys have made me go in a totally new direction. ............................

You'll see..

Stay tuned...

Here are some pics. Will be using nip screws on bottom of chassis.

OK here it goes. I love this one.

Locked thorp diff for the Sand..

Let's see what you think....................

Let me know if you want more.....

Oh yeah!!
Let me know which one you think is best!!

I would use the red rims and red shock caps with one of the aluminum wings.

Dope a lope . thery are both 2 sweet. the platinum shock one is my fav!! you need some of brandons knock offs for them aluminum rims.
man you got some sweet stash a parts bro. we should start a thread with a pole to see who gets the most votes for their ultima lol

bdrmbully wrote:Dope a lope . thery are both 2 sweet. the platinum shock one is my fav!! you need some of brandons knock offs for them aluminum rims.
man you got some sweet stash a parts bro. we should start a thread with a pole to see who gets the most votes for their ultima lol

We should start one. That would be awesome.
Lets see who else agrees.

Prince Steve wrote:Oh yeah!!
Let me know which one you think is best!!

I vote for the second version + color, minus the wing.

The wheels look great!