really need an SSMT143 4x4!!!

lphlp · #1 09-10-2006, 05:44 PM

i really want a SSMT143 because the other day i saw what a stock one can do, and i fell in love with it. does anyone know where i could get one...i already have the 1/24 version, but the 1/43 version is SOOO much cooler.
do they still sell them at TRU??? i havent seen them in the last 3-4 times ive been there.
does anyone know where i could get one???
please help me, i really want one to add to my collection of small 4x4's

-Lino

ibjamn · #2 09-10-2006, 06:03 PM

If you know someone in Canada that will seach high and low in the Toys'r'us stores, you might find one.

They are on E-bay occasionally, but are pretty scarce now.

#3 09-10-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally posted by ibjamn
If you know someone in Canada that will seach high and low in the Toys'r'us stores, you might find one.

They are on E-bay occasionally, but are pretty scarce now.

...And really expensive when they are on there.

lphlp · #4 09-10-2006, 08:00 PM

well,
that discouraging, well here in the US there arent any more right?? at least at TRU...i think....
i really hope i can find one, altough they are toyish, they are very capable.
ill search, and if i get one i'll post it here.

-Lino

ibjamn · #5 09-10-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally posted by alpha_003
well,
that discouraging, well here in the US there arent any more right?? at least at TRU...i think....
i really hope i can find one, altough they are toyish, they are very capable.
ill search, and if i get one i'll post it here.

-Lino

Not trying to discourage you ........ just don't think it'll be easy. Most people on these and similar forums will know what they have and how rare they have become.
It's all about supply and demand. Not enough supplies to meet our demands!
I was lucky enough to score one of the last ones in a group buy, and at a cost I might add.

So if you keep an eye out, you might find one (or more). Definately let us know when you get it.

lphlp · #6 09-10-2006, 10:27 PM

so you got one huh? lucky you....
can you explain to me how the steering works??? i saw it, but i did get to appreciate much, i didi find any servo in the brief looks i took at it, so do you mind explaining it a little???
thanks, that would be great.

-Lino

ibjamn · #7 09-11-2006, 02:04 PM

This steering is by far the worst thing about the design, but not much could have been done with these small things I guess. It has major bump steer.

A servo horn comes out of a chassis on the left side. a paperclip-like metal rod (which binds while suspension is working) attaches from it to a lever on top of the right side of the axle housing. It in turn is loosely attached to a plastic arm (behind the axle) that is connected to both steering knuckles.

This doesn't seem like a good description... I might be able to show pics later tonight.

EDIT: better yet, here is a forum that if you seach through you'll find a lot of good info and pics of modded SSMT143's.