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Old 07-17-2008 | 06:50 PM
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Nice, post pictures when you get it and install it! You might be interested in this thread too... http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7727097/tm.htm
Old 07-17-2008 | 06:54 PM
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freshy painted S2000
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Old 07-18-2008 | 02:57 PM
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haha the way you painted the top makes it look like a ragtop, if i were you id cut the top off and make an interior...

nonetheless sweet car!
Old 07-18-2008 | 03:21 PM
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yea thats why i painted wanted it to look like a real S2000 with the rag top thought about cutting it still might i dunno


hey guy on ur drifting set up i order hop up parts for my lightning it come with adjustable spring should i go stift as possable?
Old 07-19-2008 | 04:53 AM
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i want that exhaust!!!
Old 07-19-2008 | 07:26 AM
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mine should be here in the week but redcat sent me wrong part in my hop up kit they sent me 3 rear lowers and 1 front lower, so ill be down intill i get them, bummer
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Old 07-19-2008 | 11:53 AM
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Anyone know a source for TT-01 body posts? I haven't been able to find em..

Also waiting on my camera to get some pics up
Old 07-21-2008 | 05:00 PM
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HPI Sprint2Sport Drift 1/10 Scale. 93tooth Carbon fiber spur gear as oppose to the stock 87tooth. Sprint white Greddy 350z Body with carbon fiber lip and side skirts. Just ordered a 20tooth pinion gear for it. [>:]
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Old 07-21-2008 | 05:14 PM
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a 350z body will look good on any drifter, along with ferraris, and most mazdas. I'm jealous, nice car
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My RS4 Nitro Drifter should be here today, but I wanted to practice for that body. Here's my Associated 18R with the new shell. I kinda like it...

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That's pretty nice... Like it.

Did you airbrush that?

Also, I have a question

For those who spray paint, or rattle can their bodies, how many layers do you put on?

I'm fixing up a chipped body, so I'm putting on the third layer now. Then gonna peel off the taped up windows, and try and paint it black (but there's red on it, how do I remove the red?)
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That's pretty nice... Like it.

Did you airbrush that?

Also, I have a question

For those who spray paint, or rattle can their bodies, how many layers do you put on?

I'm fixing up a chipped body, so I'm putting on the third layer now. Then gonna peel off the taped up windows, and try and paint it black (but there's red on it, how do I remove the red?)
No...I looked into airbrushing, but I probably wouldn't be good at it, and it is very expensive to get a descent system. I just mask and rattle can it. I usually put 2-3 layers and then a white "cover coat" that helps brighten things up.

As far as the body that you're fixing, it's going to be very hard to get the existing paint off. I would just go find a new shell and start over. You will be happier, and you will spend less time.

Thanks for the compliments!!!

I don't know if you saw my video, but here's a video of my 18R drifting with the stock body...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYOj-SrslpY

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yeah I saw that..

Hmm, If I paint black over red, won't the black show?

Just paint white over the red?
Old 07-24-2008 | 05:22 PM
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nice skyline!
cool video, kind of short tho!
nice work!!!
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ORIGINAL: rawfuls

yeah I saw that..

Hmm, If I paint black over red, won't the black show?

Just paint white over the red?

Only if your red coat is not done properly.
other wise the black just darkens the top coat..

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It's really light. I didn't do it.. Hehe
I'm just gonna g ofor it.
Old 07-25-2008 | 03:11 PM
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TC4, HPI M3coupe
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Old 07-25-2008 | 06:11 PM
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wow what a sweet beamer!!!! nice job...

you might want to sand the wheel wells a bit though
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heres mine
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Old 07-25-2008 | 07:17 PM
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Hehe, why'd you pull out the hood!?
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im open 4 crits[>:]
Old 07-25-2008 | 07:20 PM
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idk just looked beter 2 me lol [:'(]
Old 07-25-2008 | 07:36 PM
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i found more
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posted twice! mybad
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ORIGINAL: werfliss

My RS4 Nitro Drifter should be here today, but I wanted to practice for that body. Here's my Associated 18R with the new shell. I kinda like it...


If youre used to electric drifting, youre in for a rude awakening when you get your RS4. lol. youll love it though


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