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What's that car?
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A friend of mine got hold of a vintage looking car, but we don't have a clue what it is. I didn't hold it in my hands yet, so can only judge from the pictures. What do you think?
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Tamiya or Kyosho at a guess.
I could believe it is a toyota celica/porsche 959 tamiya. But not sure it looks quite right. |
thanks, but it's no Tamiya Celica/Porsche. I got one myself so I'm pretty sure.
The shocks look like Gold option house, but the car does not appear in the Kyosho catalogues back to 1988. |
Nikko Super Sprint I think http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...51586&id=11629
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it's either a Nikko Super Sprint or a Dandy dash, same basic car, few more hop ups on the super sprint, I have 2 dandys one super if you want to compare:thumbsup:
Should be 4WD with a Bridgestone belt to a front 3 planet gear diff, an MSC very similar to early Kyoshos with clear cover, and low down positioning for receiver and steering throttle. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...persprint1.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...persprint2.jpg Super sprint and dandy dash http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...ndydashnew.jpghttp://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...o/IMG_0349.jpg :thumbsup: |
That was quick! Guys you are ace. :thumbsup:
thanks a lot. |
These were the common type of Nikko that were aroind back in the day,then there was conversion kit which transformed the car into a real racer. Im fortunate enough to own one too- The Nikko 'BRAT'.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...oBRATpaint.jpg http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1.../BRAT4KNOX.jpg |
Yep, Brat Works packs were the hop ups, 2 packs, one took a dandy up to super standard second took either into full competition spec, made them a real contender, packs were about $30 in the day, saw one at $500 once now:o
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...obrat02oc6.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...obrat03cv0.jpg (credit to funkymojo for pics of his kits) |
Ive raced my BRAT in a couple of vintage meets now, sporting a 14 double the car really is a dream to drive. A little harder on the landings than I'd like but the car drives very neutraly. Appart from the diff outdrives wearing quite badly I'd say this car would have made a fine race car back in the day. My car's far from retired and I intend to make some more meets with it in the future.Great buggy with a sexy sleak and tough body shell to-boot!
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I'd like that Spec 2 conversion....
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"Dandy Dash" - LOL!!! Priceless! :thumbsup:
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This car was the first "decent" R/C car i'd ever seen, two lads round the corner from me had them for Xmas and i was given a MadCap - We used to race up and down the road daily until they discovered a local Club that ran indoors so i went up there with them and never looked back :lol:
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christ Nick, that is EXACTLY how i got involved in it too
...except my mates had Tamiya Hornets, and i chose a Tamiya Falcon oh the days:D |
Craig Harris got a Super sprint and it looked like a bit of fun so I got one as well, didnt last long as it wasnt up to the standards, but boy was it fun to drive, and it took some abuse.
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have you got it yet?
I just picked up nearly a whole one for bits:thumbsup: If you need any spares I might be able to help. I have the manual scanned as well. |
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