My 2012 Vonat Build (4WD) (02/18/12)

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My 2012 Vonat Build (4WD) (02/18/12)

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Ok so just to mix it up a little i plan to build this vintage Avante for the 2012 VONATS 4WD class :), Might not be the fastest car on the track but it will be fun to watch :)

I threw a low bid in the sniper program and to my surprise i won the auction... I have a few plans for this car that include polishing up the alloy bits and a possibly converting it to longer shocks in the front with parts from a Vajra shock tower (as soon as i find one lol)

The car is in pretty good shape for a runner, i found two plastic parts that will be replace, the upper tray looks to have been cut to bolt in a transponder lol.

Well here is the start to another overhaul lol

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Looks great! It will be cool to see an Avante on the track.

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Re: My 2012 Vonat Build (4WD) (02/18/12)

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Anybody ever run brushless in an Avante? I wonder how the drive-train will hold up ?

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Re: My 2012 Vonat Build (4WD) (02/18/12)

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If you stick to the vonats motor limit I'm sure it will be perfectly fine.

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Re: My 2012 Vonat Build (4WD) (02/18/12)

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whats the vonats limit? where is this race held?
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Re: My 2012 Vonat Build (4WD) (02/18/12)

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I never got to see an Avante run so I am really looking forward to it.

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