Lexan Bodies?? - Page 2

ROAIS · #16 09-17-2002, 02:27 PM

tinyrc, I saw a Mini-Cooper Body on the ABC Hobby website. Is is possible for you to get those bodies? What would the cost to me be? Thanks!

Clique · #17 09-17-2002, 03:21 PM

I checked the distributor, Horizon Hobby, and even they don't carry this and many other bodies. If the ABC is a true 1:24 car with slightly adjustable wheel base, may be a body from some Tamiya static models will fit? Of course this will be used for display more than racing.

tinyrc · #18 09-17-2002, 03:23 PM

ROAIS, I will look into it for you.

Clique, HH is the evil US distributor, ABC themselves can probably supply it.

Clique · #19 09-17-2002, 05:23 PM

So you can get stuffs from another source other than HH? That would be great! I personaly will never want to buy from HH at their MSRPs.

tinyrc · #20 09-17-2002, 09:18 PM

Yes, direct from Japan, email us with your wishlist!

gertman · #21 09-22-2002, 01:43 AM

Tiny RC,

Could you please post a list of ALL the ABC 1/24 scale bodies you can get and pictures if availble. Even ABc's website is NOT updated with their newest bodies.

Thanks

BoostedLoser · #22 09-23-2002, 11:28 PM

So whats going on here... is that there are no bodies for the DTM's?
I am using a 1/24 scale body from a New Bright rc car BUT my Fiero and Trans Am 1/24 scale plastic model bodies are the same size...
So you could use a 1/24 scale model body... and a nice thing too is they are REALLY WELL detailed, you could pop the hood for access to the little buttons that are on your ecs for on/off! They also come with stickers and are plastic (more durable)!

Anyone else use plastic model bodies on there DTM's?

gertman · #23 09-24-2002, 12:07 AM

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plastic (more durable)!

Hummm, I would have to disagree with you on that one! Plastic is MUCH more brittle than lexan. I agree they may be more detailed BUT they are also heavier.

There are lots of bodies for both ABC cars, it's just getting them that can be a problem.

BoostedLoser · #24 09-24-2002, 12:14 AM

True... they are brittle... perhaps cracking or breaking on impact.. but they would take a rollover well. The body i have and my model body are pretty flexable (i checked that first) and arent really heavy either. I think that the x4 with the 180 motor wouldnt really notice the model body. Dont really have a way to weigh the body i have but its lighter than a Hotwheels car!

gertman · #25 09-24-2002, 12:34 AM

Yes,

It may be light BUT not lighter than a lexan body. Your right the difference in weight and performance from it is negligible. BUT, lexan is more than sturdy enough in a roll-over too.

BoostedLoser · #26 09-24-2002, 12:37 AM

Very true!! I agree.

PS... i sent you mail... didja get it? My mail client is bein a bastage!

BoostedLoser · #27 09-24-2002, 05:23 PM

WOO HOO A BREAKTHROUGH!!

Check this shiznit out! http://www.slotcarworld.com/Lexanbodys124.htm

1/24th Lexan Bodies... A CRAP load of styles!

gertman · #28 09-24-2002, 05:42 PM

I've thought of that before BUT never could find a good supply of them. They have sooo many cool cars, I think I'am going to order a few!!!

BoostedLoser · #29 09-24-2002, 05:51 PM

Thats what i thought when i found the site!!

BoostedLoser · #30 09-24-2002, 06:05 PM

Oh yea... if those work then maybe these will work too...
They have no pics though

CLICK ME!

Here is another site... no pics

Click Dis