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> r/c Fuchs wheel project progress thread, in production on a real machining center. :)
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post Jul 9 2010, 12:16 PM
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Where's a good place to get some tires for myself? My bug is on the way... (and I'm still waiting for a reply to my PM from the kind individual that offered to sell me a 914 body)


Jim -

You can order wheels and tires right from HPI directly. Most of the local hobby shops don't stock the really cool stuff, just what sells the most!

Wheels:
http://www.hpiracing.com/hpiwheels/touring/

tires:
http://www.hpiracing.com/hpitires/touring/

Talk to Dave at Air Boston regarding bodies. He did a group buy a few months ago. I had him paint up my two... He does everything by hand and is meticulous!
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post Jul 9 2010, 03:34 PM
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I want a rc 914!!!
Where can i get one???

See... everything has a price!!!!



Air Boston has done some sweet paint jobs on the 914 shells. I have three.

- 2006 WCC Car painted like a beer and sponsored by GT Performance. (Silent auction winner - thanks to my son!)
- A yellow one painted similar to the "zonk"
- An orange one painted to match the Brumos car #58

Dave can paint it anyway you want.

Have jim build you one and have dave paint it!

http://www.airbostongraphics.com/914.htm

BTW -

It appears that the "M" chassis bodies (like the 914) will fit the HPI Cup Racer chassis - if I am reading the info posted on the HPI website correctly.

Might have to try and see!


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Dave does an awesome job at painting! He has got some serious talent and an eye for detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

http://www.airbostongraphics.com/914.htm
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post Jul 9 2010, 04:53 PM
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QUOTE(BKLA @ Jul 9 2010, 02:03 PM) *


BTW -

It appears that the "M" chassis bodies (like the 914) will fit the HPI Cup Racer chassis - if I am reading the info posted on the HPI website correctly.

Might have to try and see!


I was looking at that, and their wheelbase only goes to 225 mm. The Tamiya Long chassis goes to 240 ish, required for the 914 shell.
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post Jul 9 2010, 06:55 PM
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Yer gonna be selling singles, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)



Of course! If you want one that doesn't need to be fitted to a car, I can get to it sooner.

Another teaser pic of prototype number3:



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post Jul 10 2010, 10:04 AM
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Here is my Air Boston Group Buy 914 Chassis. Made to match my car on autocross days. I would love a set of Fuchs for it. I might even buy two sets. If David ever does another group buy I might buy another and have him paint it... hmmm either Max Moritz or Brumos style...


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post Jul 10 2010, 10:27 AM
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Rob, which chassis are you using? (that's a body... a very nice looking on at that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )

What tires? the standard set with all 4 the same(26mm), or the staggered 26/31 setup?
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post Jul 10 2010, 01:52 PM
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Rob, which chassis are you using? (that's a body... a very nice looking on at that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )

What tires? the standard set with all 4 the same(26mm), or the staggered 26/31 setup?


M04L... I have no tires on it right now. The chassis is on its way from Japan.

I would like the wheels to be RSR finish (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh, and only one set for now... I just noticed your price and that is a little rich for something that will sit on the shelf for a while...
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post Jul 11 2010, 02:29 PM
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Screen shot from the drawing for prototype #4.

I've been comparing this to the wheel on my car... it's getting closer to the real thing. See the rounded edges and the sloped lip? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jul 11 2010, 02:32 PM
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After all night in the vibratory polisher being bashed and pounded on by walnut shells.



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post Jul 11 2010, 03:47 PM
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I forgot to PM you. I'm crazy busy driving from the metro to the canadian border and home all last week... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) My car was shipped. Should be there by Wednesday. I took out the Extra insurance. Considering I didn't purchase this and it was an award I have no idea what it's worth. I only insured it for $ 200.00 What do these cars cost, chassis, custom painted, custom wheels...etc... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 11 2010, 05:39 PM
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I'm looking forward to putting a set of wheels on your car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Which method did you ship?


Here is a breakdown of these cars:
[url=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRXV3&P=0]Donor Car
[/url]$239 + Shipping
914 Body shipped from Germany19,95 Euros + shipping to US. ($25.237 + shipping at current exchange rate)
31mm Rear tires$14.00
26 mm front tires$13.00
Fully custom paint job$55.00 (as starting point)

And you're adding the custom CNC billet aluminum wheels: $120 set of four.
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post Jul 12 2010, 06:56 AM
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I'm looking forward to putting a set of wheels on your car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Which method did you ship?


Here is a breakdown of these cars:
[url=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRXV3&P=0]Donor Car
[/url]$239 + Shipping
914 Body shipped from Germany19,95 Euros + shipping to US. ($25.237 + shipping at current exchange rate)
31mm Rear tires$14.00
26 mm front tires$13.00
Fully custom paint job$55.00 (as starting point)

And you're adding the custom CNC billet aluminum wheels: $120 set of four.


I'll have to increase the shipping for the return trip... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I sent it UPS. I'll PM the tracking number. I forgot to toss some aluminum scrap in the box. I'll try to get another box out later in the week but it's starting to get nuts here.
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post Jul 14 2010, 03:22 PM
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prototype3 on the car...

Now I can get some measurements and SEE how they fit! I am so stoked!

Rick, THANK YOU!!!

Here's the pic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Jul 14 2010, 03:57 PM
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Those look great Jim! With a little finishing and painting, those will be nuts on!
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post Jul 14 2010, 04:49 PM
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The cars that I put together for the WCR were about $450 with radio. That is with 2 batteries and a charger but without the trophy.
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post Jul 14 2010, 04:56 PM
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prototype3 on the car...

Now I can get some measurements and SEE how they fit! I am so stoked!

Rick, THANK YOU!!!

Here's the pic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Those are going to look outragous on our cars! All the 911 guys are going to have wheel envy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Jul 14 2010, 07:12 PM
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I spent part of the day assembling the chassis for mine pictured above. Pretty elaborate. My kid is stoked. The cheesy VW wheels that come with the Bug M04-L kit will never do...
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post Jul 19 2010, 04:51 PM
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Jim the wheels are looking REAL good, keep up the hard work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Jul 19 2010, 06:16 PM
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Looking good!
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Looks cool to see them on a car...is your CNC set up able to do 3D stuff ?
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