It's an old meteor (still with mechanical speed controller installed!) and it's quite rough having survived my childhood thrashings, but I think that it'll repair o.k.
Would I be right to say that B4 etc wheels are 2.2inch? If so, then the wheels for the meteor are only 2inch - they are definately smaller than the wheels I use for the B4...

Yeah 2", but don't worry we'll get some tyres to fit, even if we have to cut and shut to reduce the diameter! :o

Old "softs" would be ok.

G

Andy,

I think I have secured you a gearbox cover for your ProCat. :D

G

The online entry form is not working on some people's servers - if your entry does not appear on the list after 48 hrs PM me.

The online form is better however as I don't have to enter your info manually.

Lazy t**t! :D

G

I might be able to borrow a Niko Super Sprint, does this qualify?

You remember it was the one almost decent buggy Niko ever made, came with a 19t motor about 10 years ago which was mad at the time on a mech speedo.

Am I allowed in?

super sprint is from the 80's isnt it ? look good

Yeah I suppose, but you can't use the crazy speed 19 turn! :D

G

I've realised I think it was stick pack only and therefore virtually rules me out!

Stick or not, you'd find most cars are a challenge to fit modern cells in - so a few test runs are in order.. goodness knows what happened to cell dimension rules.

OK another option, I should be able to borrow either a Cat 2000 EC or a Yoke YZ10. Do these qualify?

The YZ10 is no works 93 for ultimate retro but it's pretty old all the same!

Cat 2000 EC is too new, i think Damo suggested pre 1990?

G

Pre 90? Good grief, release or current car cos that would rule out most RC10's surely?

Release dude

It's comes with an old Trinity stock motor (27t), as I'm not going to be able to do the series anyway, could I do it as a one off with this slower motor, just for the fun?

Don't worry Dan, you won't have to use any of that new fangled YZ10 stuff. I should have another historic available by tonight so that will be three runners so I can arrange an "Arrive and Drive" Hire deal!!!:D

Dan, yes you can run it with a 27 turn. Fun this is supposed be to. :D

G

Excuse my randomness, but i was just browsing for old R/C stuff and found this - i had completely forgotten about the ZX, after about a year of racing i had an awesome ZXR, but seeing this bought back memories of the first club meets i did and all the top guys were using these!

Was such an awesome looking car in the day!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...l/508a918b.jpg

too bad I can't be there. I've found the following eligable cars in my parents basement :

• Tamiya Wild One
• Tamiya Big Wig
• Tamiya Super Sabre
• Tamiya Egress
• Schumacher ProCAT
• RC10T (but that one almost belongs to Northy ;) )

I love the retro car revival. Already bought the Frog rerun.

Now that sounds ideal. Very good skills indeed!

If it's an RC10 with Tekin mid motor conversion I'd be stoked as I'd not only be running Tekins still but running X Factory theory? That said I'd be happy with a grass hopper :D

:D Here we GO! Just aquired a Kyosho Ultima Pro with period Futaba ESC and Radio gear!!!

Funny thing is that when the chap brought me the car it was in a Pendle Models holdall (bit like a Beatties bag) and that was/is my uncles model shop. So chances are I sold this car to him 15 years ago???

Also came with Acoms mains quick charger and a Tekomo slope charger!
:D :D

Good score.
I can't find the RC10 bodies on ebay - where are they - link please.

Ask and you shall receive, try here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Associ...QQcmdZViewItem

or here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Associ...QQcmdZViewItem

or here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Associ...QQcmdZViewItem

:D

Blimey, just rooting through the stuff which came with the Ultima and I have found the original bill of sale signed by my uncle:

Ultima Pro - £99.00
Tekomo charger - £29.00
Battery - £26.50
Stock Motor - £15.00
Radio/Futaba speedo - £70.00
Build of car - £12.00

Total £251.50!!!!

Dated 5/12/9???

:D

I think i was watching that on eaby? Was out of my price range but looked a nice car!

Just got Vicks vaporub in my eyes, hurst so goooood!

no mate, that was another one in the states, that was a Turbo Ultima, this one has come off someone who works for one of my customers.;)

Bid on shell #1

Just dug out the old meteor from my garage. Do you think that it might have seen a few better days?

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...aveMeteor1.jpg

No, it looks ace!
Get it raced. :D

G

the mardave website (mardave.com or mardave.co.uk) only seems to sell parts for the V12 and cobra, so I'm a little stuck at the mo...

Good luck finding Meteor parts! I seem to be having a little trouble coaxing Cobra parts (that I paid in advance via paypal for) from mardave.com, so I'd advise giving them a wide berth at present anyway. Hopefully a quick call will resolve this.

[Edit: One stern email, no actual reply but a package of bits arrived soon after. Have now sourced an alternate supplier for most parts.]

May have to rethink my vintage entry at this rate though!

You know you want it,

Ebay Meteor

I want it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Built-Yokomo...em270045895347

Ive bid on this beast, for the Vintage meeting. Although i have sourced a Cobra too, so if anyone wants to outbid me, feel free to!

Jim? :confused::D

G

If someone runs this it should be the class of the field?

Just finished fitting the new Whittle team colours bodyshells to the RC10 and the XXT.

HMMM! NICE!:D

ps. G, I've found some original Associated Gold springs which have stiffened it all up rather nicely, first run this weekend at the Aces.;)

Losi looks nice, RC10 looks shite!

Damo, that RC10 is the bollocks :D honest.

Stu, nice sig, time for me to update mine.....

G