O.G. Black Mamba Thread...Back At It Again!
02-17-2012, 06:36 AM
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Hmm. Black out them taillights. Carbon fiber wrap on hood and front lip. And get some tiny descendant stickers. And I'd say you got yourself a twin! Too bad they don't have xxr wheels lol.
02-17-2012, 08:18 AM
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This is a hobby grade r/c, not anything like a Walmart toy. HPI makes very tough products. I beat the living crap out of their r/c stuff for years. Unless you do something really stupid, they tend to hold up very well. Replacement parts are easy to find, affordable and the sky is the limit customizing them. I know r/c is not for every one, but hobby grade r/c is nothing like dept. store toys. They are so much more fun. I had a great time with my r/c hobby, I had just gave it up prior to buying the Tc. Looks like I may be getting back into the hobby after seeing this. Very good looking little car.
my buddy races his HPI cars, but his is completely tricked out. carbon fiber everything, better suspension, better motor, stronger antenna...its a really nice ride
also as far as rims...i HEARD but cant confirm that RiderMakerz has wheels/tires that will fit HPI cars
not sure yet what my gf is going to do with her black one, but i'm going to get her another body and either paint it pink or tiffany's teal...with some custom designs. something nice for a girl
as for mine (white)...i'm making one look like a certain racer and then another one will be almost exactly like mine - going to mod it with a light bucket too
02-19-2012, 08:37 PM
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My car is still on the same 10 bar rims the other black tc2 with the rims that have the lip not riding on the 10 bars) belongs to my boy emo1127 aka the shadow king.. here are the specs on my wheels...
Wheel & Tire Combo
- XXR 527
- 18X8.75 +20 FRONT
- 18X9.75 +20 REAR
- GOODYEAR EAGLE GT TIRES
- 235/40/ZR18 FRONT
- 245/40/ZR18 REAR
my front wheels are an inch shorter in width than the rear so im not sure what you are asking. i dont have the same witdth all around.
02-20-2012, 01:31 PM
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02-21-2012, 05:29 AM
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Yup that is correct but I really didn't trust it so I opted for the coilover set up. Doing it that way is really cutting it close so I wouldn't go that route. Also the 10kg spring rate on my coilovers is smooth they ride better than the stock setup. I chose to customize my spring rate. If you order them they usually come with 10kg front and 8 kg rear.