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Old 28-12-2004, 10:23 PM
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a forward and reverse one used to have a lrp forget the no now but it was fine till i sold it so id buy another again any recomendations
Old 28-12-2004, 10:27 PM
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we usualy race on ice (well it might as well be) but i agree my mate sposors two local guys that have just been given tc4 and the new losi for don valley stadium so will have to see how they perform but yes on carpet and the likes the tc3 andxxxs are thedaddys
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reverse is for chumps

foward and brake is all you need
Old 28-12-2004, 10:29 PM
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i would say the new vega factory its top £99 though and only forward and brake
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Originally Posted by Cossie-Spen
we usualy race on ice (well it might as well be) but i agree my mate sposors two local guys that have just been given tc4 and the new losi for don valley stadium so will have to see how they perform but yes on carpet and the likes the tc3 andxxxs are thedaddys
when is donvalley might pop along for a look its only 2mins from me
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Originally Posted by Ryan
reverse is for chumps

foward and brake is all you need
yes but i fook around on the street with it now so i need reverse lol
Old 28-12-2004, 10:30 PM
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I'm picking up one of these baby's tomorrow!! 1/8th scal 4.1cc 2.5hp no restriction on places to use it as it will go anywhere!!!

Old 28-12-2004, 10:31 PM
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not sure at mo with christmas and all that but illl find out to mos
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Are they the same as this


looks like they only got 1 left i was thinking about it but the misses would kill me

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Are they the same as this


looks like they only got 1 left i was thinking about it but the misses would kill me

http://www.rccarsandtrucks.co.uk/467_1_1503199.html
thats it doo ill take a piccy of mine biult and painted
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thats the ones doo mate
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spen find out about a speed control pal must have reverse
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if ya want reverse gus i would say LRP A1 AUTO PRO-REVERSE bout £45 there is more ex;pencive ones but for muckin about its great
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ohhh it has a 11 turn motor limit
Old 28-12-2004, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cossie-Spen
if ya want reverse gus i would say LRP A1 AUTO PRO-REVERSE bout £45 there is more ex;pencive ones but for muckin about its great
whats the motor limit on that 1?
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doh beat me to it
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lol
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got a cheeper one if ya dont mind m-tronics SONIK 4 ECO 20 £30 20turn limit
Old 28-12-2004, 10:48 PM
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be pointless going lower than 11 turns if you backyeard bashing, will kill the cells far to quickly.

Go for a 16-17x2 motor.
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errrrrr want sumat to about a 15twin or sumat
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Might have to get one of these myself!

Used to have a Tamiya 1/10th Escort Cosworth aggggges back, an original monte carlo one (white with the blue tiger stripes).

student load arrives soon.... Never had an electric speed controller tho, will have to get one, had the dodgy old servo and contacts affair
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lrp one then mate
Old 28-12-2004, 10:51 PM
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that 1 or similar would be fine
Old 28-12-2004, 10:53 PM
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Anyone race these in clubs?

I went along to one up in Gloucetser the once, and everyone had the dogs bollocks cars, carbon framed thing, so i didnt dare try n join/race with my tamiya escort cossie, anyone know if theyd be competitive enough to have fun with?
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Originally Posted by PhilM
Anyone race these in clubs?

I went along to one up in Gloucetser the once, and everyone had the dogs bollocks cars, carbon framed thing, so i didnt dare try n join/race with my tamiya escort cossie, anyone know if theyd be competitive enough to have fun with?
aye if its set up its ok i started with a tamiya lunchbox
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yea couldnt decide that one or the one i said ...simple reason that one is new out have not sold any ov them to my knowlage and have sold loads ov the ones i said so i cant recomend that new one yet..
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yeah i race
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Cossie-Spen,
yea couldnt decide that one or the one i said ...simple reason that one is new out have not sold any ov them to my knowlage and have sold loads ov the ones i said so i cant recomend that new one yet..
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wen i started i had a moster beatle the the pilot sponsord cossie ...simple answer is if you want to compete not that tamiya... if you want to start and have fun then progress tamiya is the one to start with
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Originally Posted by Cossie-Spen
wen i started i had a moster beatle the the pilot sponsord cossie ...simple answer is if you want to compete not that tamiya... if you want to start and have fun then progress tamiya is the one to start with
couldnt have put it better
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Hmm.........Tamiya or a Schmechaer SST? LOL...I know sod all....used to love my escort cos tho, 4x4
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pound for pound tamiya pal
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was better then tl01 chasiss was far better than todays tt01 chassis u dont even get oil filled dampers now
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my missus will kill me
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Originally Posted by Cossie-Spen
was better then tl01 chasiss was far better than todays tt01 chassis u dont even get oil filled dampers now
have got a tl01 alpha toca
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agree with guss al tough the schumacher mission chassis is only £99 now
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sweet gus see a brannew shell on ebay for one ov them
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pmsl TA01

if your going tamiya at least go TA04, at least

Get TRF if anything tamiya as it comes with shit like sway bars and C hubs etc etc
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Originally Posted by Ryan
pmsl TA01

if your going tamiya at least go TA04, at least

Get TRF if anything tamiya as it comes with shit like sway bars and C hubs etc etc
every one has to start some were dude
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why buy a £200 car to smash up curb stones and roll down the street


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