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Old 07-18-2009, 09:16 PM   #1
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Default HPI Rubicon on 1.9's

Xtrail chassis
High lift axles
R2 Trans
Custom hardtop
8711 servo
Winch later

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Old 07-18-2009, 09:19 PM   #2
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Start of the top
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Old 07-18-2009, 09:22 PM   #3
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Nice. I just got the same wheel/tire setup for my x-trail yota.

Looks like you painted the inside wheel for that faux disk brake. Looks good.
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Old 07-19-2009, 12:02 AM   #4
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Wow that came out really good. I think you just gave me an idea for that spare painted HPI Rubi body I've had sitting around.
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Old 07-19-2009, 02:27 PM   #5
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very nice! cant wait to see how that top turns out
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Old 07-19-2009, 04:43 PM   #6
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thanks , i'll get an update on the top tomorrow.
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Old 07-20-2009, 11:39 AM   #7
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Top update, Started on V2 this one has a larger bend radius and the top comes down over the doors correctly, working on cutting the windows out today,

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Old 07-20-2009, 01:35 PM   #8
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love the wheel tire combo!
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Yeah me too.
Windows cut out and corners welded up.
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:28 PM   #10
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now you just need to chop that thing up and put in an interior.
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:50 PM   #11
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very nice
sweet body
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Old 07-20-2009, 11:21 PM   #12
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the wheels and tires look great on there! maybe strech the rear back a hair?

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