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Old 02-01-2013, 06:16 PM
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Here's the Wheeler bodyset that I got... one of these days I should build up a Wheeler 2000...
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Old 02-01-2013, 06:24 PM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Got that one too and I managed to score the wing. now I got two used bodies (with chassis) and one in a bag two more to go to complete the racing team. [8D]
Old 02-01-2013, 06:52 PM
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Nice!!
Old 02-02-2013, 03:23 AM
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hi lunchboxer
thanks for the help (you still are very lucky) lol

Waterbok you are a star. Right all i am going to need is wheeler body,

Thanks guys, your the best

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Old 02-04-2013, 07:15 AM
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Farm King in action!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7PFIIejyaQ[/youtube]
Old 02-04-2013, 07:22 AM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

At first from the pic, I thought the Farm King has the same front tires as the regular WW-2 and over-sized rear tires.. but it turned out that the front tires are 97mm unit (I think from TLT? Looks kind of like it).. so it has smaller front tires... ha!
Old 02-04-2013, 07:46 AM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

If they used the TLT wheelset for the fronts then they would indeed need a 12mm hex setup.
Everything Willy is sort of mix and match nowadays. just look at the Unimog - LB chassis they used.
By the way, I like that aluminum front brace. How much is it?
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I didn't buy it.. only saw it on eBay.. I think it was not cheap.. $40+..
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Suddenly, Willy upgrades coming out of the woodwork . . . more good stuff from Tech Racing Japan . . .did you see the aluminum NOS bottle? How's about the front and rear suspension arms? Wicked! I lke the front damper stays, the servo mounts, don't know what the front wide axle shafts are for . . . nor the body mounts. And they come in anodized gold as well . . . did I mention aluminum?
Old 02-04-2013, 09:39 AM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Yeah, saw the aluminum NOS bottle, but that's pure bling only.. nice to have, but can't live without, I think.. ha!
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that stuff is on the market since a couple of months, but way expensive.
But yes very bling [8D]
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Saw some nice WR-02 pics from TamiyaBlog..
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:09 PM
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I like the Veedub.
Too bad he "carnaged" the fender wells.
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Ha, yeah... I think he wante to moun the body low and still clear the front wheels...
Old 02-18-2013, 02:54 PM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

As the misses got me the Jimny and VW T bodies for my Bday, I sourced another WR chassis and spend it some dynawheels.


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Are they aluminum wheels?!
Old 02-18-2013, 10:16 PM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

I think they are street rover rims/tires.
Old 02-19-2013, 11:44 AM
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As I said Dyna wheels from Dyna Blaster/Blitzer Beetle Chrome Edition, but yes they got rereleased on the streetrover.
Mine are originals , genuine Tamiya high quality plastic rims

Old 02-28-2013, 06:05 PM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Tamiya just posted this video... !

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqPaB_ielrQ[/youtube]
Old 04-28-2013, 03:03 AM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

So here is the proof that pulling Wheelies with a jeep aint fiction.
But we got beaten to it by a girl toddler. [:@]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzfLiwwUFO4[/youtube]

Girlpower

The next rerelease will be called Wheeling Wilma and comes in pink.
Old 04-28-2013, 03:16 AM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Did I ever post anything here about the progress on my 4x4 wild willy? I think I did, but never showed the result... it is almost finished, it rides but a final version of the chassis is underway from the printer, with small updates.

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Old 04-28-2013, 05:40 AM
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The head of the driver is bigger than Willy'!! [X(]
Old 04-30-2013, 05:03 AM
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Default RE: Tamiya Wild Willy 2 Resource Thread!

Took my Wild Willy 2 out to the beach. Sealed gearbox kept all the sand out, seemed to run really well at the beach, surprised me that's for sure.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNv2oSUWUEE[/youtube]
Old 04-30-2013, 06:14 AM
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Looks good.. I need to get a LiPo that would fit in the battery compartment of WW-2.. [&:]
Old 04-30-2013, 06:24 AM
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I  have these, and they fit... and are awesome...
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...Lipo_Pack.html

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