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[WIP] TB-02 Impreza Build
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I've been interested in cars for years. I can't keep a car stock for long (currently own a boosted 1999 Civic EX) and it is the main reason for me going to school for Mechanical Engineering. A few kids at school and some people from the local car forum are into these now and I figured it'd be something for me to do over the winter. I have a lot of plans for scratch built items for this car. Luckily for me, being in a school with Mechanical Engineering that also offers Computer/Electrical Engineering, means I have gotten a lot of the small things for free. I have gotten 2 Futaba S3003 servos, a bunch of LEDs/resistors/wire and a few 4700uF capacitors, helping hands for scratch building/soldering and a few other things. Like I said, just small stuff but still free is a win in my book. Anyway, on to the good stuff: Chassis: Tamiya TB-02 Body: 2003 WRC Impreza Plans: Paint-Tamiya Metallic Red with CF hood and possibly CF trunk Wheels: Volk TE-37 There are a few hop ups that I've bought but with access to free materials and CNC machinery, I'll be making a few things Scratch-built Items: Splitter Diffuser Brakes FMIC Oil Cooler Engine Bay Interior possibly Brake Duct Tow hook Exhaust Light Buckets Wipers I'm sure I'll think of a few other things. I got my mother to buy the chassis for me so I can't start working on that until Christmas, but I will be starting on a few other things. On to the pictures! http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0177.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0178.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0179.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0180.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0175.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0173.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0181.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0182.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0183.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0184.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0186.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0188.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0189.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0190.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0193.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0194.jpg I found this case for when Tech Decks were cool back in the day (which is just a few years for me). Definitely a great size for Dremel bits http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0195.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0196.jpg Found this lil' beauty while cleaning the basement. I'm still not sure when/how it got there. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0197.jpg |
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Looks like you're getting ready for a great time!!
You have pretty much everything you need, so have FUN!! :D Post pics of that rig when you git 'er done! |
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Looking forward to seeing the progess
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You're off to a great start, keep us posted with your progress.
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Looking forward to updates!
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oh hell yes ! i would love to follow this project :)
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Heheh!
I'll bet he's hard at work, with a huge grin on his face, about now.....:D |
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Updates!
Finally got started on this thing. I've decided I'll probably have multiple sets up wheels (already 3). I've been through a few sets on my actual car too so this will probably be very similar. I hope to work on it more this evening. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0217.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0218.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0221.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0222.jpg Now with a more frog-like appearance http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0225.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0228.jpg Starting the diff http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0229.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0231.jpg Look! No leftover parts! http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0232.jpg |
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No left over parts! your suppose to have left over parts!:)
Nah, just kiddin, looks really good so far, keep posting the progress. |
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Looking good there, dude!
Keep it up!! More pics, more pics!! :) |
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ORIGINAL: kstmRYD No left over parts! your suppose to have left over parts!:) Nah, just kiddin, looks really good so far, keep posting the progress. |
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Small update.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0264.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0265.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0266.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0267.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0268.jpg This made me laugh a little bit. This is how they came out when I dumped them in http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0269.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0270.jpg |
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great choice of chassis, love them so much I got two. One for drift another VTA Class.
recommend aluninum diff if you go brushless, carbon fiber upgrades makes the chassis look hotter. nice. Another thing FEB 19,20 the place to be Harrisberg, PA @ MOTORAMA. |
RE: [WIP] TB-02 Impreza Build
ORIGINAL: SIRCC great choice of chassis, love them so much I got two. One for drift another VTA Class. recommend aluninum diff if you go brushless, carbon fiber upgrades makes the chassis look hotter. nice. Another thing FEB 19,20 the place to be Harrisberg, PA @ MOTORAMA. |
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a friend and me
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IT LIVES! Finally got it running. I need to adjust the steering to a more neutral position. I had a few issues pluggin in the ESC (wrong spot for the battery plug on the receiver) but now she's up and running. I think tomorrow since I will be free all day, I'm gonna get started on the body :D
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Nice! Its lookin good so far. Keep us posted on the build!
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ITLIVES!, but no pics, dude!
The last I saw, it was a half-finished chassis tub. Pics, dude! Pics! :) |
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Those wheels look sick! nice work man
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So began cutting out the body and finished up the front mount today. Here is a teaser pic of the body and one wheel set. It's a VERY rough cutout so dont worry, itll be fixed. I'm holding out on other pictures :D
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5 words....THAT THINGS GONNA BE SICK!
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hey all. It's been a little while. I've been busy with work. I should have all day Sunday to work on it. Here is a small update. It's basically ready for paint though :D
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0330.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0331.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0332.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0333.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0334.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0335.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0336.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0385.jpg |
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hey all. Sorry for no updates. The car is done but I'm waiting on a few more accessories before i post up more pictures. So here's a teaser
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...C/IMG_0454.jpg |
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nice, by the way you never made to motorama
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