Ghost Koi's TF2 adventures!

[Ghost Koi]

Hey guys, after about two weeks of having the TF2 and many months seeing other TF2s on this forum, I finally decided to do a "build" thread.

I'm planning on adding a Tamiya Hilux Interior and a Roll Bar! I also have some inner wheel wells that I will cutout and paint after exams... might lower it to give a more "stock" appearance also at some point.

First Day!


Added some lights to the order!


Thanks RPPHobby for the poster!


Almost immediatly removed the plastic bumpers...


Stickers in place and bumper mounted!


Had to glue the lights onto the bumper since the screws wouldn't fit... thanks CCHAND Glad its only going to be a shelf queen!
Light covers look excellent- like my real Hellas! Also ordered and installed a black bumper.




Next to my SCX10!

[SteveC6R]

Those stripes look kinda familiar, lol. Looks good, love that front bumper, just wish a winch would mount to it.

[Ghost Koi]

Alright guys, after a couple of hours each weekend and with the help of new2rocks and some others around the forum (thanks for all of the great suggestions in my other threads) I have finally lowered my TF2 to a more "stock" height.

Next on the list are inner wheel wells (I have them cutout but unpainted) and an interior which also needs to be painted.

Also, thanks sb4pro for the red tie down tabs... really did complete the shell!





Still sits a little unevenly (I believe because of the leaf springs) but its not that noticeable.





Now if only someone could recommend some smaller tires!

[fr8cture]

need to resize your pics man. Way too big.

[Ghost Koi]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

need to resize your pics man. Way too big.

Try and refresh the page... I don't know why Imgur does that but it seems like it takes a few tries

[Reflektr]

Looking good so far! Smaller tire recommendations? Hmmm... I think the dirt grabbers are smaller, and would look good on there. I have pics in the beginning of my build thread with the dirt grabbers on there just for kicks. Also look into the Dick Cepeck fun country's. Another good looking stockish tire. If you're after a stock look, the rc4wd 1.55 bare-steel Landies would make for a killer stock truck.

[fr8cture]

Geez I thought the Mud thrashers were small enough. lol

[Reflektr]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

Geez I thought the Mud thrashers were small enough. lol

...Small and too hard : / The 1.55s are where it's at on these trucks, but good tire and wheel choices in the 1.55 department are kind of lacking... Hence why most of the really cool 1.55 Trailfinders either have Growlers or Rock Stompers

[fr8cture]

Originally Posted by Reflektr

...Small and too hard : / The 1.55s are where it's at on these trucks, but good tire and wheel choices in the 1.55 department are kind of lacking... Hence why most of the really cool 1.55 Trailfinders either have Growlers or Rock Stompers

Only way to go imo! But I'm a pitbull guy so growlers it is!

[Microgolf]

where did you get the sticker/stripe kit? looks killer

[Ghost Koi]

Originally Posted by Microgolf

where did you get the sticker/stripe kit? looks killer

Here you go, Crawler Graphics Toyota Hi Lux Stripe kit. Red

Seems like the ones purchased are out of stock but I believe there are a few more colors available!

[Ghost Koi]

Alright, just finished the inner wheel wells and the interior. I reused the stickers from the stock interior to give a little more detail. I also super glued the side panels of the shell to the tailgate at the back to keep them from sticking out.

[Big Bill]

I am new to the TF2 platform. I noticed that when you lowered your truck you mounted the leafs under the axle,how has that performed for you? It looks to me as if you wouldnt have to much travel with the springs like that, dont take this as a dig just curious. Thanks

[Ghost Koi]

Originally Posted by Big Bill

I am new to the TF2 platform. I noticed that when you lowered your truck you mounted the leafs under the axle,how has that performed for you? It looks to me as if you wouldnt have to much travel with the springs like that, dont take this as a dig just curious. Thanks

I haven't been able to take it yet due to a few problems with my ESC but you're correct that there is not much travel in the suspension. I found it helpful to remove the springs from the shocks and to move the back shocks forward two "holes" to give a little more room.

I may also remove the bottom two leafs to try and soften the suspension further.

Overall, the mod is great for scale looks but not so much for crawling. Oh well, I guess that's what they make SCX10s for!





Up next, I might add some "scale" shocks, shock boots, a roll bar, steering stabilizers, realistic leaf springs, and round headlights... may take until around June though.

[Ghost Koi]

Alright guys, after a long "college application" process I am back with a few minor mods I had been planning. I painted and then added inner door frames, new plastic mirrors from Axial, and a small "Toyota" badge on the tailgate. I'll update more as the summer progresses.

[Ghost Koi]

Hey guys, I'm not sure any is still following this thread (if anyone ever did to begin with ) but I figure I would still try and update it a little, if not for my own records. Anyway, I am still planning on adding the Scale Shocks from RC4WD as well as some of the red colored shock boots. I am also still trying to construct some inner wheel wells for the rear wheels. Does anyone know of any good material that would work?

Sadly, I will be leaving for college in a couple of weeks so much of these mods will likely have to wait until this winter when I am on break.

[fr8cture]

Styrene for fenders.

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[tokdl]

Originally Posted by Ghost Koi

Hey guys, I'm not sure any is still following this thread (if anyone ever did to begin with ) but I figure I would still try and update it a little, if not for my own records. Anyway, I am still planning on adding the Scale Shocks from RC4WD as well as some of the red colored shock boots. I am also still trying to construct some inner wheel wells for the rear wheels. Does anyone know of any good material that would work?

Sadly, I will be leaving for college in a couple of weeks so much of these mods will likely have to wait until this winter when I am on break.

Just came across this thread few days ago, decided to buy the CCHand bumper you have and the Hella lamps. Hoping I can find some hardware to mount them to the bumper instead of using glue. A little disappointed they would make products that look like they should go hand and hand but don't work with each other. They look great though. As for wheel wells, I used set of disposable lunch containers from the dollar store, (they were literally 1 dollar lol). I cut them in half and trimmed them and they look perfect IMO. Now I haven't done the rear, but I imagine you could apply the same principle. I've seen others do the same exact thing with the same results. Hope that helps. Great looking rig BTW.

[Ghost Koi]

Originally Posted by tokdl

Just came across this thread few days ago, decided to buy the CCHand bumper you have and the Hella lamps. Hoping I can find some hardware to mount them to the bumper instead of using glue. A little disappointed they would make products that look like they should go hand and hand but don't work with each other. They look great though. As for wheel wells, I used set of disposable lunch containers from the dollar store, (they were literally 1 dollar lol). I cut them in half and trimmed them and they look perfect IMO. Now I haven't done the rear, but I imagine you could apply the same principle. I've seen others do the same exact thing with the same results. Hope that helps. Great looking rig BTW.

Thanks! For what it's worth, another somewhat strange thing about the CCHand bumper is that it uses a kind of "friction" fit where you have to screw the mounting posts down into little indentations rather than a fully drilled out socket. It's pretty easy but definitely something that confused me originally, especially after having worked with my SCX10 for so long.

Otherwise it's a great bumper!

[tokdl]

Originally Posted by Ghost Koi

Thanks! For what it's worth, another somewhat strange thing about the CCHand bumper is that it uses a kind of "friction" fit where you have to screw the mounting posts down into little indentations rather than a fully drilled out socket. It's pretty easy but definitely something that confused me originally, especially after having worked with my SCX10 for so long.

Otherwise it's a great bumper!

Ha! Funny you mention the detents in the bumper posts. I lazily opened the package and threw it on my TF2, not even looking at the mounting posts, I must have tried to insert the long style grub screws for about 2 mins, sliding the bumper back and forth only to finally remove it to notice the notches you mentioned. Pretty much every bumper I have or have had, has the holes through the post . That'll teach me to ASSume. Glad I got it though, looks really good IMO. I also see what you're referring to about the Hella light kit mounting woes. That's a bit of a bummer.