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carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 06:39 PM

Has anyone used a HPI defender 90 body on a scale truck. I asked in Paint and body and got grief from a Newb. I searched the two forums 1.9 and 2.2 and didn't see the number I was expecting. I may have missed it but I know people swear by HPI plastic if it isn't a hardbody, and I know Landys are super popular. I just was wondering why this lexan body doesn't Rival the Bronco and Rubicon body.

Robb · 12-22-2007, 06:48 PM

Reincarnated K2-3L D90 Build Off Entry
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I put in "D90" in the search bar, and loads of info popped up?

666 · 12-22-2007, 06:51 PM

mongoose · 12-22-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by carcrafter

I asked in Paint and body and got grief from a Newb.

Wow, how ironic.....

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 06:55 PM

I KNOW THERE AER A FEW OUT THERE. I was more asking why the body was not as popular as others, but instead people are just looking to ask about how I searched. I know some nice ones have been built but the number verses the Bronco and Rubicon is huge.

2JSC · 12-22-2007, 07:04 PM

Landy's just are not that popular over here, mainly becuase they are so rare in real life.... but I still prefer a good Jeep.

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 07:11 PM

Ok that was pretty much what I was looking for, and that answer makes sense. I was thinking with the RCC being such a global thing now that it would be a more common build from guys in areas that a 68-77 bronco was never shipped to. Jeeps on the other hand well jeeps are pretty universal.

smokinubyrc · 12-22-2007, 07:17 PM

im not a newb since you cant search i did
HPI Body question

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 07:17 PM

Part of the torch problem I think is the difference in terms. I didn't search using D90 as a keyword. The common Newbie may not search with that designation they would used HPI defender 90 body, because that is what they see on HPI's web site. I agree that the threads about a wheely king verses a AX10 should stop but I am going to try to be more understanding.

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 07:34 PM

I guess my question is Lame or whatever but I still think a 3 to alot ratio was interesting. Smoking I reworded the question. Like I said I think that some search issues are just a matter of having used the search, and knowing more then one term for your Keyword. I would have never thought of D90, as I am not a Landy/Range rover guy. I am a ford guy and able to search easily for anything ford I am wondering about. I am a 25 year old ASE certified mechanic no less. A 15 year old kid doesn't stand a chance.

bigblazerboy · 12-22-2007, 07:46 PM

i dont think the d90s are that rare to see. i saw 2 red ones today and there is a nother blue one near my dad conda at va beach. i have only seen a eb once or twice.

2JSC · 12-22-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

i dont think the d90s are that rare to see. i saw 2 red ones today and there is a nother blue one near my dad conda at va beach. i have only seen a eb once or twice.

Depending on geographical location you might see more in some areas than others. I have seen only one real one in Arizona. But gain, Ford, Jeep and Chevy are local brands and far more popular thus seeing so many more.

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 08:16 PM

But in south africa, or brittian although is a Defender a US only model?

2JSC · 12-22-2007, 08:20 PM

No, they are sold world wide - The Defender is the name of the model of the Range Rover. The Defender 90 is like a trim level.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Defender

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 08:27 PM

I thought that might be a reason guys overseas that post on here are building F350s and Clods or Broncos and Jeeps (American Icons) instead of something they can see around them. But I know Tamiya and HPI are both in Japan and they are addicted to our culture and they also are a worldwide company.

Mnster · 12-22-2007, 08:34 PM

Land rovers are like Hummers. Land rovers are never rigs that you see totally lifted up with huge tires. Bronco's blazers and jeeps are. When people think big lifted rock crawler land rover is about the last thing to come to mind.

bigblazerboy · 12-22-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

Land rovers are like Hummers. Land rovers are never rigs that you see totally lifted up with huge tires. Bronco's blazers and jeeps are. When people think big lifted rock crawler land rover is about the last thing to come to mind.

yeah, they usually dont have that big of tires. the new chevys and jeeps that you can buy them from the dealors now lifted up with big tires, but i till see alot of super dutys at va beach all lifted up.

ThinkTank · 12-22-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcrafter

I may have missed it but I know people swear by HPI plastic if it isn't a hardbody, and I know Landys are super popular. I just was wondering why this lexan body doesn't Rival the Bronco and Rubicon body.

Isn't the answer obvious?
Some people would rather build a Chevy,or a Yota instead of a D90 as a matter of personal preference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

Land rovers are like Hummers. Land rovers are never rigs that you see totally lifted up with huge tires. Bronco's blazers and jeeps are. When people think big lifted rock crawler land rover is about the last thing to come to mind.

That may also another reason.
IMHO most 2.2 tires look goofy under an D90,
666's K2 is an exception though.

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 08:56 PM

I suppose you all are right. I have just seen alot of LR3s and older land builds by some pretty established guys and thought that the Defender was a modern version of those, not a expensive Ford rehash of the escape but I suppose half the cool factor of those builds is that they are OLD. I do appreciate that this thread turned around and people gave genuine opinions. Thanks all.

carcrafter · 12-22-2007, 08:58 PM

I know you guys think they are cool, and the body is nice.

12-22-2007, 06:39 PM	#1
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	Fine torch me if you want Has anyone used a HPI defender 90 body on a scale truck. I asked in Paint and body and got grief from a Newb. I searched the two forums 1.9 and 2.2 and didn't see the number I was expecting. I may have missed it but I know people swear by HPI plastic if it isn't a hardbody, and I know Landys are super popular. I just was wondering why this lexan body doesn't Rival the Bronco and Rubicon body. Last edited by carcrafter; 12-22-2007 at 06:58 PM. Reason: Typo is making the question severly burn worthy

12-22-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
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12-22-2007, 06:55 PM	#5
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	This is driving me crazy I KNOW THERE AER A FEW OUT THERE. I was more asking why the body was not as popular as others, but instead people are just looking to ask about how I searched. I know some nice ones have been built but the number verses the Bronco and Rubicon is huge.

12-22-2007, 07:11 PM	#7
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	Fair enough Ok that was pretty much what I was looking for, and that answer makes sense. I was thinking with the RCC being such a global thing now that it would be a more common build from guys in areas that a 68-77 bronco was never shipped to. Jeeps on the other hand well jeeps are pretty universal.

12-22-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	I am going to try to be nice to Newbies from now on Part of the torch problem I think is the difference in terms. I didn't search using D90 as a keyword. The common Newbie may not search with that designation they would used HPI defender 90 body, because that is what they see on HPI's web site. I agree that the threads about a wheely king verses a AX10 should stop but I am going to try to be more understanding.

12-22-2007, 06:48 PM	#2
Robb RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VARCOR Posts: 1,826	Reincarnated K2-3L D90 Build Off Entry Defender 90 Scaler LR D90 Build I put in "D90" in the search bar, and loads of info popped up?

12-22-2007, 07:04 PM	#6
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Landy's just are not that popular over here, mainly becuase they are so rare in real life.... but I still prefer a good Jeep.

12-22-2007, 07:17 PM	#8
smokinubyrc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Crawler practice! Posts: 2,104	im not a newb since you cant search i did HPI Body question

12-22-2007, 07:34 PM	#10
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	Well thanks to anyone who posted I guess my question is Lame or whatever but I still think a 3 to alot ratio was interesting. Smoking I reworded the question. Like I said I think that some search issues are just a matter of having used the search, and knowing more then one term for your Keyword. I would have never thought of D90, as I am not a Landy/Range rover guy. I am a ford guy and able to search easily for anything ford I am wondering about. I am a 25 year old ASE certified mechanic no less. A 15 year old kid doesn't stand a chance.

12-22-2007, 07:46 PM	#11
bigblazerboy Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: richmond, va Posts: 766	i dont think the d90s are that rare to see. i saw 2 red ones today and there is a nother blue one near my dad conda at va beach. i have only seen a eb once or twice.

12-22-2007, 08:16 PM	#13
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	But in south africa, or brittian although is a Defender a US only model?

12-22-2007, 08:20 PM	#14
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	No, they are sold world wide - The Defender is the name of the model of the Range Rover. The Defender 90 is like a trim level. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Defender

12-22-2007, 08:27 PM	#15
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	I thought that might be a reason guys overseas that post on here are building F350s and Clods or Broncos and Jeeps (American Icons) instead of something they can see around them. But I know Tamiya and HPI are both in Japan and they are addicted to our culture and they also are a worldwide company.

12-22-2007, 08:34 PM	#16
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Land rovers are like Hummers. Land rovers are never rigs that you see totally lifted up with huge tires. Bronco's blazers and jeeps are. When people think big lifted rock crawler land rover is about the last thing to come to mind.

12-22-2007, 08:56 PM	#19
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	good points I suppose you all are right. I have just seen alot of LR3s and older land builds by some pretty established guys and thought that the Defender was a modern version of those, not a expensive Ford rehash of the escape but I suppose half the cool factor of those builds is that they are OLD. I do appreciate that this thread turned around and people gave genuine opinions. Thanks all.

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12-22-2007, 08:58 PM	#20
carcrafter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beaver Dam Posts: 225	sorry to the LR3 guys I know you guys think they are cool, and the body is nice.

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