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FLB · 11-13-2010, 06:57 AM

ser3100:

I figured I'd post the answer to your PM here so other folks can see the difference between the New Bright and Rastar LR3 (the black being the Rastar). The Rastar body seems to have more of the correct proportions of the 1:1. The green house is taller, hood longer. The wheel base seems to be approx an inch longer as well-and it has an interior. But there is a compromise-since the New Bright body does not have an interior and is more of a "shell", it is a more durable driver. The Rastar body has opening doors, hood and hatch and is more flimsy. Please do not mind my rather pedestrian New Bright build-it is a project I never finished.

ser3100 · 11-13-2010, 08:48 AM

Sweet! Aside from bieng taller, it doesnt look that much different. Is it really wider than the NB one? If the NB body was on the TA chassis, how would it look?

Grey Machine · 11-13-2010, 10:02 AM

Nice comparison, never thought the two would be so different. Sounds like the Rastar body is more for display or for driving -VERY- carefully. Sure looks nice though.

FLB · 11-13-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ser3100

Sweet! Aside from bieng taller, it doesnt look that much different. Is it really wider than the NB one? If the NB body was on the TA chassis, how would it look?

If you never put the two side by side you would never know-for me-the hood seems short on the New Bright-that's the most obvious difference for me. As far as width is concerned, the CC-01 and TA-02 when lined up-look to be the same width.

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Originally Posted by Grey Machine

Nice comparison, never thought the two would be so different. Sounds like the Rastar body is more for display or for driving -VERY- carefully. Sure looks nice though.

Yes-I am prob going to baby this one until I can get a spare body-Thanks-

Siccmade · 11-14-2010, 03:52 PM

Looks good man, i have the same one you have there the black one but 1.9 tires but i think i might got to 1.55 looks way better and how much for one of those roof racks? That thing looks good an also how did you mount ur body?

FLB · 11-14-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Siccmade

Looks good man, i have the same one you have there the black one but 1.9 tires but i think i might got to 1.55 looks way better and how much for one of those roof racks? That thing looks good an also how did you mount ur body?

Hey Thanks! The roof rack was a painful one-off so I will not be making one again in the near future! If you look back through the thread, you will see that I brazed some body mounts to the frame and screwed them into the body.

Siccmade · 11-14-2010, 06:04 PM

Ok ill go back and look at the mounts and on the rack think I will just have to try to make one some day

FLB · 11-15-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Siccmade

Ok ill go back and look at the mounts and on the rack think I will just have to try to make one some day

If you ever do-pls post pictures-

Siccmade · 11-15-2010, 08:36 PM

Yeah if I do ill post a pic

FLB · 11-16-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tionunu

Awesome!

Thanks man-appreciate it!

cbp27 · 11-17-2010, 09:04 PM

I've always loved the LR3 builds, but this is one of the best!
I love how you put the motor and tranny in the engine bay haha

The roof rack looks fantastic and the whole rig looks just like your 1:1!

I'm actually thinking of converting my Jeep XJ to an LR3 soon. Mind if I take some of your ideas?

FLB · 11-18-2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cbp27

I've always loved the LR3 builds, but this is one of the best!
I love how you put the motor and tranny in the engine bay haha

The roof rack looks fantastic and the whole rig looks just like your 1:1!

I'm actually thinking of converting my Jeep XJ to an LR3 soon. Mind if I take some of your ideas?

Appreciate the feedback-If only I could afford to mod my 1:1 the way I can do it in 1/10th. I am thinking about a spare tire carrier in the back-just need the time. Please feel free to use whatever ideas you want-!

Tommy R · 11-18-2010, 08:27 AM

The truck looks great! You did a fantastic job on it. I just picked up a Rastar LR3 and it is definitely not as durable as other bodies. What did you do about the hood/hatch/doors to keep them closed? I'm thinking of gluing some rare earth magnets in there to keep everything closed.

Siccmade · 11-18-2010, 08:39 AM

I have no issues with my doors never had them open once while on the rocks and wondering where you guys are placing ur battery in the lr3?

FLB · 11-18-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Siccmade

I have no issues with my doors never had them open once while on the rocks and wondering where you guys are placing ur battery in the lr3?

I glued my doors shut. The hatch and hood will probably have a simple latch. As for the battery, I removed the 3rd row seats, drilled a hole in the floor and ran the plug up from underneath. Battery fits across the trunk compartment and will be covered with a panel similar to the cargo shade on the 1:1. Using a Venom LIPO.

Siccmade · 11-18-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the info

ser3100 · 11-19-2010, 07:11 AM

Any trail pics yet? Almost done with mine. Just got the proline light bar attached to the top with 5 working lights. That should make for a fun night on the rocks!

ser3100 · 11-19-2010, 07:13 AM

Oh yeah i just bought a TA-02 and it should be here any day now and now i need to go pick up that rastar body! Not sure when ill build it but at least i got the parts!

FLB · 11-19-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ser3100

Any trail pics yet? Almost done with mine. Just got the proline light bar attached to the top with 5 working lights. That should make for a fun night on the rocks!

Maybe this weekend-it's all ready to go.

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Originally Posted by ser3100

Oh yeah i just bought a TA-02 and it should be here any day now and now i need to go pick up that rastar body! Not sure when ill build it but at least i got the parts!

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing how it goes-

J.J. · 11-25-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy R

The truck looks great! You did a fantastic job on it. I just picked up a Rastar LR3 and it is definitely not as durable as other bodies. What did you do about the hood/hatch/doors to keep them closed? I'm thinking of gluing some rare earth magnets in there to keep everything closed.

Tommy, I have the same problem, I expoxied the hood and the doors, but they have opened up again. I'm thinking of epoxy plus some M2 button heads to keep them closed permanently. I also have my 1st crack in the roof, just behind the sunroof.

@FLB, your rigging is looking great and thanks for posting up the comparison pics.

11-13-2010, 06:57 AM	#81
FLB Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England Posts: 529	side by side-Rastar vs New Bright LR3 ser3100: I figured I'd post the answer to your PM here so other folks can see the difference between the New Bright and Rastar LR3 (the black being the Rastar). The Rastar body seems to have more of the correct proportions of the 1:1. The green house is taller, hood longer. The wheel base seems to be approx an inch longer as well-and it has an interior. But there is a compromise-since the New Bright body does not have an interior and is more of a "shell", it is a more durable driver. The Rastar body has opening doors, hood and hatch and is more flimsy. Please do not mind my rather pedestrian New Bright build-it is a project I never finished. Attached Images

11-13-2010, 08:48 AM	#82
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	Sweet! Aside from bieng taller, it doesnt look that much different. Is it really wider than the NB one? If the NB body was on the TA chassis, how would it look?

11-13-2010, 10:02 AM	#83
Grey Machine Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 77	Nice comparison, never thought the two would be so different. Sounds like the Rastar body is more for display or for driving -VERY- carefully. Sure looks nice though.

11-14-2010, 03:52 PM	#85
Siccmade Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 226	Looks good man, i have the same one you have there the black one but 1.9 tires but i think i might got to 1.55 looks way better and how much for one of those roof racks? That thing looks good an also how did you mount ur body?

11-14-2010, 06:04 PM	#87
Siccmade Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 226	Ok ill go back and look at the mounts and on the rack think I will just have to try to make one some day

11-15-2010, 08:36 PM	#89
Siccmade Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 226	Yeah if I do ill post a pic

11-17-2010, 09:04 PM	#91
cbp27 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 807	I've always loved the LR3 builds, but this is one of the best! I love how you put the motor and tranny in the engine bay haha The roof rack looks fantastic and the whole rig looks just like your 1:1! I'm actually thinking of converting my Jeep XJ to an LR3 soon. Mind if I take some of your ideas?

11-18-2010, 08:27 AM	#93
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	The truck looks great! You did a fantastic job on it. I just picked up a Rastar LR3 and it is definitely not as durable as other bodies. What did you do about the hood/hatch/doors to keep them closed? I'm thinking of gluing some rare earth magnets in there to keep everything closed.

11-18-2010, 08:39 AM	#94
Siccmade Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 226	I have no issues with my doors never had them open once while on the rocks and wondering where you guys are placing ur battery in the lr3?

11-18-2010, 11:28 AM	#96
Siccmade Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 226	Thanks for the info

11-19-2010, 07:11 AM	#97
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	Any trail pics yet? Almost done with mine. Just got the proline light bar attached to the top with 5 working lights. That should make for a fun night on the rocks!

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11-19-2010, 07:13 AM	#98
ser3100 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 1,028	Oh yeah i just bought a TA-02 and it should be here any day now and now i need to go pick up that rastar body! Not sure when ill build it but at least i got the parts!

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