My tc3.

[slowngreen]

Thought Id make a tread for my tc3. I've posted the body already but it'll be in here too lol...


Just put new wheels and drift tires on it. Also have my esc, brushless motor and 3s on the way.

New wheels...

Pic of the chrome, I got 2 pm's here and 3 on another forum as well as some posts asking how to make it actually mirrored, its easy, make sure you follow the directions and make sure you back it with black acrylic, I use faskolor...

 

[HPI-Killer]

Wow nice setup & color, I loved the bronze rims you had before but looks good

 

[Lessen]

1. Outstanding chrome Lloyd. I don't understand why people have such a hard time getting it to look mirrored. As long as you follow the instructions it always turns out beautiful.

2. 3S for a drift car? Are you planning on using this ride as an all-around on-roader speed demon or will it be strictly a drift car. 3S is overkill for a drifter I think.

 

[slowngreen]

All around on road Josh. I'll prolly only drift with it now and then but most of the time will be just running it up and down the road. I need to get some good on road tires, recommendations?

 

[HPI-Killer]

I know hot bodies & hpi make nice tires

 

[slowngreen]

What shore would I want?

 

[Rolex]

Beautiful job on the chrome.
What wheels are those. I think they would really look good on the Saleen, with the current wheels on the Lambo.
They look like they have the offset, so I guess that's a 200mm lid?

 

[Lessen]

Cool man. That'll be one fast ride for sure

I assume you're gonna go with rubber tires right? If you don't plan on racing there probably isn't any reason to go with something that has a lot of grip at the expense of short tire life. Probably something a bit higher... maybe like a 36?

 

[slowngreen]

Its a 190mm lid.

 

[Lessen]

Yep.

Electric Touring - 190
Electric Pan - 200
Nitro - 200

 

[Rolex]

Okay, thanks for that info.
I want those wheels, what are they?

EDIT:
I just noticed it would be the fender flares that allow for the offset.

 

[Lessen]

Yeah, those wheels are pretty sweet and they look very at home on that bimmer.

 

[Rolex]

I need a lid for drifting. I don't care for the Beemers, so what else is out there?

 

[slowngreen]

These are all 190...

http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.php/cPath/1_1000_1298/n/RC-Cars-Trucks-Bodies-1-10-190mm-TC

and these...

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=190mm&search=Go

 

[Lessen]

What is your personal style?

http://www.hpiracing.com/hpibodies/190mm/

A lot of these would look good as drifters. IMO, not all cars look good going sideways tough. I like...

Mazda RX-7
Mazda RX-8
Nissan 350Z
Honda S2000
Nissan Silvia
Nissan Skyline

If I were doing it I'd go with the Mazdaspeed RX-8. That baby is just beggin to be kicked around.

 

[NCNitro]

Nice looking car Lloyd.

 

[Rolex]

Yup, definitely leaning towards the RX8, but I have to say, for a drifter, I really like the BMW M3 GT.

 

[slowngreen]

Thanks Joe. I got it from Rob and its in awesome shape.

 

[robmob]

This car has been passed around more times than a cheap bottle of booze under a bridge. LOL

Lloyd is the 4th RCNT member to own it at least.

The TC3 is tough!

 

[sweetdiesel]

Is this the same TC3 that got me into my first race at HT Petaluma?