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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:13 AM
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Seems the 2nd gens have been getting all the RC love, I think going 4WD for this makes for a better set than the front wheel drive xB2 they have.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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i think im going back to RC again...

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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Hmm. Black out them taillights. Carbon fiber wrap on hood and front lip. And get some tiny descendant stickers. And I'd say you got yourself a twin! Too bad they don't have xxr wheels lol.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jtk2
Hmm. Black out them taillights. Carbon fiber wrap on hood and front lip. And get some tiny descendant stickers. And I'd say you got yourself a twin! Too bad they don't have xxr wheels lol.
This is the plan.....and I have found my rims also.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackedout011TC
This is a hobby grade r/c, not anything like a Walmart toy. HPI makes very tough products. I beat the living crap out of their r/c stuff for years. Unless you do something really stupid, they tend to hold up very well. Replacement parts are easy to find, affordable and the sky is the limit customizing them. I know r/c is not for every one, but hobby grade r/c is nothing like dept. store toys. They are so much more fun. I had a great time with my r/c hobby, I had just gave it up prior to buying the Tc. Looks like I may be getting back into the hobby after seeing this. Very good looking little car.
^^ this!

my buddy races his HPI cars, but his is completely tricked out. carbon fiber everything, better suspension, better motor, stronger antenna...its a really nice ride

also as far as rims...i HEARD but cant confirm that RiderMakerz has wheels/tires that will fit HPI cars

not sure yet what my gf is going to do with her black one, but i'm going to get her another body and either paint it pink or tiffany's teal...with some custom designs. something nice for a girl

as for mine (white)...i'm making one look like a certain racer and then another one will be almost exactly like mine - going to mod it with a light bucket too
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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If you want her to run as fast as she looks, slap a brushless sytem and a lipo pack in her and she will literally burn the tires off at will.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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Couple pics from the cell phone photo shoot that emo1127 & I took today the rest are in his thread!

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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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Gooooooood!
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:49 AM
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I like the picture where your focused on the back part of your cars next to eachother, a little more light will give that nice reflection and curve of the car.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Man we did amazing job on the pics but def need to get a nice rolling shot and day shots. And whenever pandatc2 gets off his ___ to come out smh
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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What wheels were you riding on, the all black 10 spokes on the first few pics?
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BBesco2021
What wheels were you riding on, the all black 10 spokes on the first few pics?

My car is still on the same 10 bar rims the other black tc2 with the rims that have the lip not riding on the 10 bars) belongs to my boy emo1127 aka the shadow king.. here are the specs on my wheels...


Wheel & Tire Combo
  • XXR 527
  • 18X8.75 +20 FRONT
  • 18X9.75 +20 REAR
  • GOODYEAR EAGLE GT TIRES
  • 235/40/ZR18 FRONT
  • 245/40/ZR18 REAR
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Hey man im curious why did you go with staggered tire widths if you have the same size wheels all around?
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
Hey man im curious why did you go with staggered tire widths if you have the same size wheels all around?
my front wheels are an inch shorter in width than the rear so im not sure what you are asking. i dont have the same witdth all around.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Ah I thought I was tripping! I thought I remembered the wheels being staggered when you first got em. I must have just read your last post too fast lol my fault.
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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The cars look awesome, im gonna have to make a trip to the next meet you two go to so I can check them out in person.
Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by biglilsteve
Ah I thought I was tripping! I thought I remembered the wheels being staggered when you first got em. I must have just read your last post too fast lol my fault.
Ccm in San Antonio
Old Feb 21, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by zacc3us
The cars look awesome, im gonna have to make a trip to the next meet you two go to so I can check them out in person.
Thanks I'd like to check out your ride in person also. Hopefully all Texas Tc2 owners can come. Like a scion life meet
Old Feb 21, 2012 | 03:59 AM
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hey

did you say that with rolled fenders your rear wheels fit fine with sport lines?
Old Feb 21, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Scion202
hey

did you say that with rolled fenders your rear wheels fit fine with sport lines?
Yup that is correct but I really didn't trust it so I opted for the coilover set up. Doing it that way is really cutting it close so I wouldn't go that route. Also the 10kg spring rate on my coilovers is smooth they ride better than the stock setup. I chose to customize my spring rate. If you order them they usually come with 10kg front and 8 kg rear.



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