New proline gladiator body

[Col_Sanders]

I gotta admit them using the topographic map in the paint job is kinda funny since Axial uses it a good bit in their box art and the truck they're modeling it on is the Element.

I dont like the body though. I can get over the roof being squished down because I like chopped tops, but the fenders just look stupid. They are too round and large, especially the rear.

[mewalsh100]

Originally Posted by Topher Builds

Haha hot wheels rock.

I’m of the same opinions as you, I think it looks better than the 1:1 and I’m not one to get too worked up over what’s scale vs not so the proportions being off don’t bother me. I think it will look good on a build and isn’t too bulky so I’m going to give it a shot. Was about to do the MST JP1 but had been waiting in this one to reveal.

Hopefully knight customs or someone comes up with a 3d printed grill sooner than later.

I’ve been eyeing a JP1 body myself, and it’s far better looking imho. This Proline Gladiator just looks kinda goofy / cartoon-ish to me.

Problem is, I can’t seem to locate a JP1 body for less than $80.

[smog]

Originally Posted by mewalsh100

I’ve been eyeing a JP1 body myself, and it’s far better looking imho. This Proline Gladiator just looks kinda goofy / cartoon-ish to me.

Problem is, I can’t seem to locate a JP1 body for less than $80.

It’s 70 bucks at Amain and you can get 10% off of that until 11.59pm

It’s been in my wish list there for awhile. 70 bucks US$ is over 100$ CDN so I haven’t prioritized it.

[Ethan503]

Heres my gladiator on landmines


gif pictures site

[mass-hole]

The 1:1 does look great with a small lift and 35’s. There is one around here that I see all the time and its eye catching.

I cant get into this body though.

[JacktheRipper]

I look at the Jeep truck to buy a month ago. The closer I got the further away I went. What stuck me first the soft top. 2k to get hard top, in the body color. And there is this lovely forced option, I am sure all will find enjoyable. Auto off every time you stop! Oh there is a button to disable it. You must push every time you get in to move it. That feature caused me to walk, and told the salesman so. That and a lack of power, thrilled about the 6 speed, as standard.

Jeep truck is fine, but will cost at least 5-8k, to make it descent, no muscle just looks. Keep you eyes open your see one in the base dress, it looks cheep & awkward, like this model.

Was disappointed truthfully, following the hype. it looked promising... Oh well

Solve the problem, ordered a Mustang GT, waiting for it to show up. Like being pushed hard into a seat.


Just saying
Pep

[GA Dawg]

Originally Posted by JacktheRipper

And there is this lovely forced option, I am sure all will find enjoyable. Auto off every time you stop!

Get used to it because it will end up in every gasoline powered vehicle eventually. It's to cut emissions.

[mass-hole]

Originally Posted by JacktheRipper

I look at the Jeep truck to buy a month ago. The closer I got the further away I went. What stuck me first the soft top. 2k to get hard top, in the body color. And there is this lovely forced option, I am sure all will find enjoyable. Auto off every time you stop! Oh there is a button to disable it. You must push every time you get in to move it. That feature caused me to walk, and told the salesman so. That and a lack of power, thrilled about the 6 speed, as standard.



Jeep truck is fine, but will cost at least 5-8k, to make it descent, no muscle just looks. Keep you eyes open your see one in the base dress, it looks cheep & awkward, like this model.



Was disappointed truthfully, following the hype. it looked promising... Oh well



Solve the problem, ordered a Mustang GT, waiting for it to show up. Like being pushed hard into a seat.





Just saying

Pep

It will have plenty of power once it gets the Ecodiesel, but then you are talking another $4k.

[JacktheRipper]

Originally Posted by GA Dawg

Get used to it because it will end up in every gasoline powered vehicle eventually. It's to cut emissions.

Not one I will ever own, thank you very much.

@ mass-hole ... Like a good sense of humor, funny handle. Not thinking that Jeep will ever have the type of power I'm into.... I did see the diesel mentioned, just not for me.

Pep

[mass-hole]

Originally Posted by JacktheRipper

Not one I will ever own, thank you very much.

@ mass-hole ... Like a good sense of humor, funny handle. Not thinking that Jeep will ever have the type of power I'm into.... I did see the diesel mentioned, just not for me.

Pep

Usually you can get a $20 harness that plugs in and disables the auto start/stop. Thats one way to do it on the F150 at least.

The diesel should be quick in the Gladiator since a smaller truck. Not fast, but quick. I drove a grand cherokee with the previous gen ecodiesel that made less power and it moved well.

You really want some easy speed, a 2018+ F150 3.5 Ecoboost. Tune only is 450 rwhp. E85 tune with supporting mods is 600 rwhp and 11.5 second 1/4 miles times, in a half ton truck with about $3k in mods. Best bang for the buck out there.

[JacktheRipper]

Originally Posted by mass-hole

Usually you can get a $20 harness that plugs in and disables the auto start/stop. Thats one way to do it on the F150 at least.

The diesel should be quick in the Gladiator since a smaller truck. Not fast, but quick. I drove a grand cherokee with the previous gen ecodiesel that made less power and it moved well.

You really want some easy speed, a 2018+ F150 3.5 Ecoboost. Tune only is 450 rwhp. E85 tune with supporting mods is 600 rwhp and 11.5 second 1/4 miles times, in a half ton truck with about $3k in mods. Best bang for the buck out there.

Ford, GT 2020 470hp P2 stock.... which is plenty.

Like V8s & manual transmissions, a friend calls me a V8 snob, fine with me. Side pipes another favorite ...