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Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 2:42 pm
by stickboy007
I had seen a few long front shock conversions on here already, plus elsewhere, and that kind of inspired me to give it a try on one of my RC10s. It came with a painted blue chassis, so my interest was in getting all of the colors right. I figured white arms and RPM yellow bling would match nicely. Here are some pictures of the final product, plus some video links to the overhaul process.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Rld3A_ZZU

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuecH_Ko_oc

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cien2gqRqFE

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:32 am
by Barrieoldschooler
Loving the colours! Was this chassis painted or bought this colour?

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:35 am
by stickboy007
Thanks!

The chassis (and original nose plate) were painted by the previous owner. The new nose plate (10T) and nose brace tubes are anodized blue. It's not an exact match to the chassis, but the shade is pretty close.

The only other thing I kind of wanted to get for this was the JConcepts honeycomb blue anodized motor plate; however, I can't seem to find any. Not sure if they're not released yet or if they're already discontinued...?

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:46 am
by slow_jun

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:47 am
by stickboy007
Awesome! Thanks.

That's strange, though. I checked A-Main a few days ago and it didn't show up...

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:45 am
by stickboy007
Finally got around to painting a body for this. I decided to go with the new Pro-Line Mirage SS and paint it in my usual racing colors. I'm quite pleased with it.

Although not explicitly shown here, I managed to source a Novak Mercury receiver and a NIB Novak Hammer, which I installed along with a NIB Reedy Kr 12TD. All very pretty ;)

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:11 am
by slotcarrod
Very nice chassis with the blue yellow combo, I like it allot!

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:12 pm
by stickboy007
Glad you like it ;)

I've always had a thing for blue and fluorescent yellow. It's good contrast, and the yellow gives it a vibrant accent without being overwhelming. Great...now I feel like an HGTV host...

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:19 pm
by THUNDERSTRIKE1
YEA ! But you need a sexy dress split to the thigh to do that ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) DON

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:11 am
by gumbajv
What extended front shock tower did you use. How much taller is it compared to the stock one.
thanks.

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:45 pm
by stickboy007
This is using a RC10T front tower, which requires you to use a 10T front bulkhead, steering rack, etc. The video links near the top of the page walk through this.

Re: Team Car overhaul, long front shock conversion

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:46 pm
by stickboy007
THUNDERSTRIKE1 wrote:YEA ! But you need a sexy dress split to the thigh to do that ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8) DON
Yeah, not doing the dress thing ;)