RE: R/C body...

[Josh Hignight <Josh.Hignight@phoenix.edu>]

Since a lot of people are asking, I'll answer to the list. It seems a 1/10th
scale (which is the popular touring car chassis size) would not be
economically possible. I am still trying to find out what it would actually
cost to do it, but from what I've read before, it can cost upwards of $500
for initial costs. So it's not likely. Licensing comes into play here as
well as most manufacturers only have a license to make the body in a certain
scale and no others. But we'll see...

For those of you looking at getting a 1/12th scale car for these bodies, I
would recommend either Team Associated or Team Losi. Both make great r/c
cars, and both are competitive if you decide to race. HPI used to make a
1/12th scale car (called a mini), but stop production shortly after starting
it (now they have a "micro, which is like 1/18th or 1/24th scale IIRC). I
have one of these (and it's nitro even, screw batteries!!!) and it's a great
little car. Bought it used for $170. There are tons of bodies out there as
well for 1/12th scale cars (besides the ultimate scirocco body). Tamiya, and
HPI both make nice replica's of things like Mini coopers, GTI's, Polo's,
microbus, boxster, Civics, etc...  Tamiya also makes a 1/12th scale car that
is fairly competitive as well. Nearly all except the HPI nitro version of
their mini are electric (Ofna supposedly makes a 1/12th scale nitro car, but
I've never seen one...).

Now, having a 1/10th would be very cool. My 12th goes about 60 when it hits
second gear, but it's really twitchy and I usually have to let off. Whereas
I have friends with 10th's that do 60+ and handle like on rails at near full
throttle through turns!   I'll try convincing Bolink they need a 10th scale
body of this car more now that there are more people asking for it. 


BTW Scott. Most of the racing companies make really killer rally car kits
now... ;)  HPI makes a 1/10th electric rally. And their 1/10th cars can be
converted to 1/12th if you really want, as well... 

Joshua Hignight
Student Services/Technical Services
New Mexico Campus
(505) 821-4800

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott F. Williams [mailto:sfwilliams@home.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 3:15 PM
To: Josh Hignight; 'scirocco'
Subject: RE: R/C body...

Hey, is it possible to do these Scirocco bodies in 1/10 scale? I am actually
considering buying an R/C car just so that it can be a Scirocco! However,
I'd like to have an option to buy a 1/10 verses having to go with 1/12.

What is the more common size these days, anyway. I haven't thought about
this since the late eighties!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Josh Hignight
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 5:03 PM
> To: 'scirocco'
> Subject: R/C body...
>
>
> Just a small update...
> Bolink is working on finding a photo of the scirocco body to email me to
> ensure we're all on the same level here :)  Pending this I will start
> confirming orders and taking money (working on getting a paypal account
> setup. I don't have a credit card or checking account though, and would
> prefer to keep it that way if possible. Any one have a suggestion? Do they
> let you use Paypal without either?).
> I have a few things that have come up and I'm going to visit my
> father this
> weekend. I will be back Tuesday.
>
> If you haven't emailed me about getting on the list for one (or more) or
> aren't sure if you are, do so before Tuesday.
>
>
> Joshua
>
> P.S. I am working on getting some pics of my car online. She ain't even
> close to as pretty as most of the lister's cars that I've seen, but I love
> her anyway and wouldn't dare tell her that.
>
> "Girlfriend? Yeah, her name is Karmann, but she goes by Scirocco."
>
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