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JavelinSST390 · 03-26-2008, 10:54 PM

So what are your overall impressions of the kit so far? And what do you think of the tires?

JasonInAugusta · 03-26-2008, 11:43 PM

The whole kit is nice but at times I'm thinking it's complicated. You look at this compared to something like an Axial or Wheely King and it's amazing how many more parts and screws there are.

But so far I'm diggin' it.

It's not a full-on comp rig, it's not a scaler, but it should keep pace in either world with a few tweaks.

The tires feel good in comparison to my well-used 2.2 Moabs with modded foams.

Here's a dead-sexy shot...

Harley · 03-27-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

It's a 2.2 at 10.25"

How wide were you expecting?

I would have liked to see the axle a little less wide to allow for more tuning in the backspace of the wheels. I definitely don't think the rig is too wide, just wider then I thought they looked in the pictures.

I am still anxious to get mine and model it so I can start making upgrades.....

JasonInAugusta · 03-27-2008, 12:39 AM

I'm anxious to get it on the rocks.

A large part of tomorrow will be spent on the body....ugh.

JavelinSST390 · 03-27-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

The whole kit is nice but at times I'm thinking it's complicated. You look at this compared to something like an Axial or Wheely King and it's amazing how many more parts and screws there are.

It's not a full-on comp rig, it's not a scaler, but it should keep pace in either world with a few tweaks.

I was kinda thinking that, myself. It just seems like a lot of the things on this truck are just plain overkill.

I also see that there is no way to use old-style TLT axle stays. That's kind of a bummer. I always liked the versatility of those. And they replaced them with a huge, convoluted, overly-complicated setup.

I like the grappler on there. It does have a nice semi-scale look to it.

Speed Demon · 03-27-2008, 08:40 AM

JIA,

great build there...

From all the build pics you took. I have question.

1. Is the kit you have is the same kit that will be offered?
2. Is all the parts used in your kit is the same will the kit offered soon? This question pointing more towards the
a.) diff(alloy?)
b.) linkage(alloy?)
c.) ladder frame (alloy or pressed metal?)

I am going to pre-order mine soon...

TwistedXT · 03-27-2008, 10:13 AM

THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!!!

so lets see... i need to pick up the cr-01 , grappler body....

does it look like you could install a winch servo anywhere in there with ease?
Ive got a HPI rubicon wrangler body sittin around i was thinkin about using.. if youve got one layin around could ya moch it up bro?

Dont think ill be keepin that FJ body - not a big toyota fan... just tryin to see what else might look good on her.

Keep up the great work man!!!

sloppy · 03-27-2008, 11:41 AM

wow little dissapointed with the width I was really hoping for no wider then f350 axles. looks like a nice kit though.

cartronicshn · 03-27-2008, 02:14 PM

I'am hoping i can put my fj hardbody with full interior on this chassis, that would be killer

JasonInAugusta · 03-27-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedXT

THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!!!

so lets see... i need to pick up the cr-01 , grappler body....

does it look like you could install a winch servo anywhere in there with ease?
Ive got a HPI rubicon wrangler body sittin around i was thinkin about using.. if youve got one layin around could ya moch it up bro?

Dont think ill be keepin that FJ body - not a big toyota fan... just tryin to see what else might look good on her.

Keep up the great work man!!!

HPI Rubicon body has a WB of ~12.5". You'd need to make longer suspension links, etc.

Shouldn't be difficult to drop in a winch servo.

thebigJAT · 03-27-2008, 02:44 PM

What's the wheelbase with the setup you have?

JasonInAugusta · 03-27-2008, 03:01 PM

11"

cartronicshn · 03-27-2008, 03:17 PM

Perfect for my aoshima hard body

kwkride · 03-27-2008, 04:11 PM

Looks like a great kit! I may have to build one of those . . . .

thebigJAT · 03-27-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

11"

I was so close.
Info...get it here

99b4c · 03-27-2008, 06:15 PM

Mustard yellow/white top for the paint,FJ-40's look best in that color.

cartronicshn · 03-27-2008, 07:25 PM

Definetly tan/white top

dezrik · 03-27-2008, 09:21 PM

I personally dont like the axles, they look too wide and look like shrunken TXT axles

JavelinSST390 · 03-28-2008, 12:36 AM

MY vote is for the baby blue... A friend of mine's 1:1 is that color combo, but with a black roof.

I also know a guy with a black one, and I know of a Yellow one, a red one, and a Purple one, as well, all in the local area.

There are a lot of FJ's around here.

beemere46 · 03-28-2008, 06:31 AM

hi, grtz from Belgium,nice car you have there.I think I gonna order one in the store here in belgium.The price will be arround 350 EURO, that's about 550 US dollar.
When I have one I will put some pictures on the forum.

03-26-2008, 10:54 PM	#41
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	So what are your overall impressions of the kit so far? And what do you think of the tires?

03-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#42
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	The whole kit is nice but at times I'm thinking it's complicated. You look at this compared to something like an Axial or Wheely King and it's amazing how many more parts and screws there are. But so far I'm diggin' it. It's not a full-on comp rig, it's not a scaler, but it should keep pace in either world with a few tweaks. The tires feel good in comparison to my well-used 2.2 Moabs with modded foams. Here's a dead-sexy shot...

03-27-2008, 12:39 AM	#44
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I'm anxious to get it on the rocks. A large part of tomorrow will be spent on the body....ugh.

03-27-2008, 08:40 AM	#46
Speed Demon Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: somewhere on earth Posts: 188	JIA, great build there... From all the build pics you took. I have question. 1. Is the kit you have is the same kit that will be offered? 2. Is all the parts used in your kit is the same will the kit offered soon? This question pointing more towards the a.) diff(alloy?) b.) linkage(alloy?) c.) ladder frame (alloy or pressed metal?) I am going to pre-order mine soon...

03-27-2008, 10:13 AM	#47
TwistedXT Powered by Awesome Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 3,622	THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!!!!! so lets see... i need to pick up the cr-01 , grappler body.... does it look like you could install a winch servo anywhere in there with ease? Ive got a HPI rubicon wrangler body sittin around i was thinkin about using.. if youve got one layin around could ya moch it up bro? Dont think ill be keepin that FJ body - not a big toyota fan... just tryin to see what else might look good on her. Keep up the great work man!!!

03-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#48
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	wow little dissapointed with the width I was really hoping for no wider then f350 axles. looks like a nice kit though.

03-27-2008, 02:14 PM	#49
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	I'am hoping i can put my fj hardbody with full interior on this chassis, that would be killer

03-27-2008, 02:44 PM	#51
thebigJAT Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hour south of nashville TN Posts: 96	What's the wheelbase with the setup you have?

03-27-2008, 03:01 PM	#52
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	11"

03-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#53
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	Perfect for my aoshima hard body

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03-27-2008, 04:11 PM	#54
kwkride Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 819	Looks like a great kit! I may have to build one of those . . . .

03-27-2008, 06:15 PM	#56
99b4c Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 47	Mustard yellow/white top for the paint,FJ-40's look best in that color.

03-27-2008, 07:25 PM	#57
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	Definetly tan/white top

03-27-2008, 09:21 PM	#58
dezrik Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pinedale, WY Posts: 873	I personally dont like the axles, they look too wide and look like shrunken TXT axles

03-28-2008, 12:36 AM	#59
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	MY vote is for the baby blue... A friend of mine's 1:1 is that color combo, but with a black roof. I also know a guy with a black one, and I know of a Yellow one, a red one, and a Purple one, as well, all in the local area. There are a lot of FJ's around here.

03-28-2008, 06:31 AM	#60
beemere46 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: belgium europe Posts: 1	hi, grtz from Belgium,nice car you have there.I think I gonna order one in the store here in belgium.The price will be arround 350 EURO, that's about 550 US dollar. When I have one I will put some pictures on the forum.

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