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ApexSpeed 01-11-2010 07:56 PM
Having lived through it all myself, I do realize no one cut the sides off on the old school cars, but there were guys like Cliff Lett who did trim them down somewhat, and even machined slots in the sidepods.

Today, people are cutting them down about 50% and keeping the structural integrity intact, as well as allowing bodies to be lowered considerably on the car. It gives the car a very distinctive look, but it's not really what I'm after with this car.


doug

Gayo 02-11-2010 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ApexSpeed (Post 428435)
the car is not as sexy as a new 201x or Cougar SV
Man, are you crazy???:wtf::wtf::woot:

Anything sexier than this RC10 has to be wearing a bikini :D

ApexSpeed 02-11-2010 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Gayo (Post 428770)
Man, are you crazy???:wtf::wtf::woot:

Anything sexier than this RC10 has to be wearing a bikini :D

:lol:

I guess it all depends on your point of view. Blonde or brunette, you have to decide for yourself. :D

ApexSpeed 10-11-2010 06:32 PM
Ok, new wing finally came in (Losi XX4 Maxi straight), so I decided that the masking had been on the body long enough and I shot my colors on it. Going along with the idea that this car is built today as I would have done it in 1988 if I actually knew what I was doing, I gave the car my new school look with an old school body. Turned out pretty cool... I still love the look of this body.

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/old...ewRC10_038.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/old...ewRC10_032.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/old...ewRC10_034.jpg

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/old...ewRC10_031.jpg

GRIFF55 10-11-2010 06:38 PM
VERY NICE!!! loving the wheel sticker touch too!

ApexSpeed 10-11-2010 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GRIFF55 (Post 431864)
VERY NICE!!! loving the wheel sticker touch too!
Thanks. Those are cut vinyl, but I'm thinking of putting them into actual decal production in white and black as "TEAM ASSOCIATED -- FACTORY TEAM"

Might be something that shows up for sale on the squarehead.design website sooner or later. ;)

GRIFF55 10-11-2010 08:59 PM
how about associated/reedy ones like they used to do? I loved them!!

ApexSpeed 10-11-2010 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GRIFF55 (Post 431912)
how about associated/reedy ones like they used to do? I loved them!!
Too narrow of a market. ;) No one I know uses Reedy stuff anymore. :D

Martin Wallace 11-11-2010 12:21 AM
bloody stunning, well done

olefiloux 11-11-2010 01:09 AM
Fantastique job Doug... Your car is a Must!!!:woot:

Nick Goodall 11-11-2010 09:51 AM
Car looks stunning, but there's something not quite right about that Body in my eyes.... What shell is it??

I think an original shell would definitely look better... but apart from that it's amazing!!! Great job!!

tarotrex 11-11-2010 10:17 AM
Thumps up!:thumbsup:

ApexSpeed 11-11-2010 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick Goodall (Post 432012)
Car looks stunning, but there's something not quite right about that Body in my eyes.... What shell is it??

I think an original shell would definitely look better... but apart from that it's amazing!!! Great job!!
It's a Pro-line Class 1 single seat buggy that was an original body for the RC10 and Ultima in the mid to late 80s. It was used by a LOT of people back then, including myself and my brother, and still is a favorite of mine. They are virtually impossible to find, and this one was seriously hacked up but unpainted when I found it.

I actually had trimmed a stock Protech out and mounted it up but I still really don't like the way they look on tub chassis cars (the side pods flex up slightly).

This was the exact look I wanted—old meets new—in many ways. If I could figure out how to get the wing about 4-5mm lower, I'd be thrilled. :)

One of the "pro" cars from back in the day...

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/vin...urnette001.jpg

Nick Goodall 12-11-2010 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ApexSpeed (Post 432090)
It's a Pro-line Class 1 single seat buggy that was an original body for the RC10 and Ultima in the mid to late 80s. It was used by a LOT of people back then, including myself and my brother, and still is a favorite of mine. They are virtually impossible to find, and this one was seriously hacked up but unpainted when I found it.

I actually had trimmed a stock Protech out and mounted it up but I still really don't like the way they look on tub chassis cars (the side pods flex up slightly).

This was the exact look I wanted—old meets new—in many ways. If I could figure out how to get the wing about 4-5mm lower, I'd be thrilled. :)

One of the "pro" cars from back in the day...

http://www.apexspeed.com/doug/rc/vin...urnette001.jpg
I can understand why you want it like that, and it does still look incredible!!! I just love the old RC10 Worlds look:

http://valkyriercmotorsports.com/Pic265.JPG

isobarik 12-11-2010 02:32 PM
why he B4 rims ??? doesent they make the buggy a little bit to narrow in the rear ??????

mvh isobarik

ApexSpeed 12-11-2010 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by isobarik (Post 432355)
why he B4 rims ??? doesent they make the buggy a little bit to narrow in the rear?
Narrow, compared to what? A B4? Yes, but proportionally front and rear (about 12mm narrow all the way around). Compared to an RC10? No, about 4mm wider front and rear.

B4 wheels because what else are you going to use to get contemporary tires on the car? B2 or B3? Worlds 3-piece? Good luck finding them. I wanted easy to find tires and wheels, and things that I had in the shop already.

The track width is not an issue, as it is proportional front and rear to not only the RC10 but the current B4.

tony6187 12-11-2010 05:48 PM
quick question?when using b4 caster blocks on an rc10 is it true you have to add 5deg to the caster block eg 25 deg caster block+5 deg for the extra front kickup on the rc10= 30deg or is it the other way round?

ApexSpeed 12-11-2010 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tony6187 (Post 432401)
quick question?when using b4 caster blocks on an rc10 is it true you have to add 5deg to the caster block eg 25 deg caster block+5 deg for the extra front kickup on the rc10= 30deg or is it the other way round?
You are correct. I have 30° blocks in there right now for a total of 35°, but have the 20° and 25° blocks on standby to use should these prove to be too much.

tony6187 12-11-2010 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ApexSpeed (Post 432404)
You are correct. I have 30° blocks in there right now for a total of 35°, but have the 20° and 25° blocks on standby to use should these prove to be too much.
thanks for the quick reply:thumbsup:

slowjun 03-03-2011 08:08 AM
I will surely miss this car, good buy on the new owner, if i only have the money the time it was posted, then i will surely get this one. truly a treasure.


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