Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
08-12-2008, 01:20 PM
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Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
ive been wanting a full size front wheel drive for ages, the M-03R disapointed me, so hopefully this wont!
original VR6 body/decals go back in the box
i have a few hops ups already.. CF chassis, CF hollow gear shaft, aluminium heatsink, and turnbuckle tie rod/upper arm set and bearings (not pictured)
original VR6 body/decals go back in the box
i have a few hops ups already.. CF chassis, CF hollow gear shaft, aluminium heatsink, and turnbuckle tie rod/upper arm set and bearings (not pictured)
08-12-2008, 05:35 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
go for it dude.. here's some of the FF-01's brothers! i didnt build the VR6 in the group shot, i just bought another! [&:] 
oh and the the top one (Maxi 306) is an FF-02.
oh and the the top one (Maxi 306) is an FF-02.
08-12-2008, 05:59 PM
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Are they all FF-01?! [X(]
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go for it dude.. here's some of the FF-01's brothers! i didnt build the VR6 in the group shot, i just bought another! [&:]
go for it dude.. here's some of the FF-01's brothers! i didnt build the VR6 in the group shot, i just bought another! [&:]
08-12-2008, 06:21 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
with the exception of the Peugeot 306 (FF-02) and am unsure of the Clio, some places have it listed as an FF-01, but it is short wheelbase.
08-12-2008, 07:34 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
i like the fact that some of the FF-01's are just normal cars, eg: Beetle, Golf V5/VR6, there's so many racing replica's about and it can get a bit boring..
08-13-2008, 01:35 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
Bit greedy having all those NIB cars!! Fancy selling the Jaccs Accord? I really want one but can't find one anywhere [
] What colour you painting the Golf, I think a nice Metallic blue would look nice!!
Matt
] What colour you painting the Golf, I think a nice Metallic blue would look nice!!Matt
08-13-2008, 02:29 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
well the Cayenne is going to be metallic blue, so i was thinking a darker blue or red, or even white, those are the main colours of the GTI.
those Accords pop up from time to time, they are also the 'upgraded special' with some mild hop ups you dont get with a normal FF-01.
those Accords pop up from time to time, they are also the 'upgraded special' with some mild hop ups you dont get with a normal FF-01.
08-13-2008, 05:21 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
I think Golf Mk.3's also look good in [link=http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/images/sale60.jpg]this[/link] colour, wouldn't know where to get it. Or maybe paint it in the paint used on the DF-02 Plasma Edge, PS-49 I believe it looks really nice. If ever your short of cash i call dibbs on the JACCS accord haha
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hahaMatt
08-13-2008, 05:29 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
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original VR6 body/decals go back in the box
original VR6 body/decals go back in the box
decided on the paint, the GTI is going to be white!!
08-14-2008, 06:48 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
might as well chuck some titanium screws at it.. and some TRF shocks, aluminium kingpins and aluminium flange lock nuts.
this is gonna be one light FF-01!! [8D]
i just wish the universals were more affordable, £20 is just too much.
this is gonna be one light FF-01!! [8D]
i just wish the universals were more affordable, £20 is just too much.
08-14-2008, 07:22 PM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
i highly doubt it, these are the supposed only ones that will fit:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcp...&part_id=53172
i want to keep it Tamiya, so no 3racing or whatever
i can source FF-02 universals, but even they dont fit!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcp...&part_id=53172
i want to keep it Tamiya, so no 3racing or whatever
i can source FF-02 universals, but even they dont fit!
08-15-2008, 03:59 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
it comes with a ball diff (i had to check though!) i may upgrade to the Tungsten-Carbide diff ball set as well.
08-17-2008, 07:14 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
its a shame tamiya dont do a mk2 golf gti shell, beautiful car.
can't wait to see a c/f fwd lee
can't wait to see a c/f fwd lee
08-17-2008, 10:19 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
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er Luke...
er Luke...
i might e-mail them for one
08-17-2008, 11:30 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
it might be best to email Kamtec (offebay), they are doing a load of different bodies lately, Bentey Continetal GT, VW Corrado, BMW M6, etc..
here's more hop-ups...
group shot of hop-ups!
powerplant... [8D]
differential parts..
here's more hop-ups...
group shot of hop-ups!
powerplant... [8D]
differential parts..
08-17-2008, 11:41 AM
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RE: Lee's Tamiya FF-01 build thread
front diff built..
Tamiya titanium hardware! [8D]
bearings... the FF-01 set i ordered
compare that to the these.. its way off! i ordered FF-02 bearings instead... luckily i had enough spares.. [&:]
Tamiya titanium hardware! [8D]
bearings... the FF-01 set i ordered
compare that to the these.. its way off! i ordered FF-02 bearings instead... luckily i had enough spares.. [&:]
