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Forum: R/C Graphy! 10-12-2013
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Posted By bignick
Hi, Never tried it on lexan bodyshells but I...

Hi,

Never tried it on lexan bodyshells but I have heard its good stuff for sorting out various bits of car trim (i.e. repairing buttons and knobs on your dashboard etc).

Sorry can't be anymore...
Forum: Vintage RC 19-04-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By bignick
Hi, I got a kit for my ZX-R from rpcracing,...

Hi,

I got a kit for my ZX-R from rpcracing, the link is below. They list an optima kit but they can also make kits up.

They are good quality and very friendly, when I have contacted them for...
Forum: Vintage RC 31-01-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By bignick
Yeah, I've bought some items off Myles and if you...

Yeah, I've bought some items off Myles and if you deal direct then he knocks 10% off the price too, can't grumble.
Forum: Vintage RC 15-01-2013
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Hi, I've got some LA245s for the front of my...

Hi,

I've got some LA245s for the front of my ZXR so I got some blue wheel hexes for them. The question is can I use ZX-5 wheel shafts (part no. LA233) for the rear so I can use the blue hexes on...
Forum: Vintage RC 31-10-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
I've seen the alloy zx knuckles on ebay, they are...

I've seen the alloy zx knuckles on ebay, they are on often, may have a go at getting some of them and then I'll be able to try both out.

Think I'll get the LA245's then, if they're rebuildable...
Forum: Vintage RC 31-10-2012
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Posted By bignick
Cheers. Yeah, I've been sourcing parts and...

Cheers.

Yeah, I've been sourcing parts and dismantling ready for the clean up. It has been cared for (on the spoiler it says 'Phil May Racing Team'). I spoke to him and he said he'd won plenty of...
Forum: Vintage RC 29-10-2012
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Posted By bignick
I have attached photos of the ZX-R I bought off...

I have attached photos of the ZX-R I bought off ebay. Its in very good condition, a bit dusty but all the screw heads are in great condition and the bearings are smooth. The wishbone pivots are alloy...
Forum: Vintage RC 22-10-2012
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Posted By bignick
Hi, Its been a while but I won this on ebay...

Hi,

Its been a while but I won this on ebay last week. I have been in contact with the seller and it comes with a Tekin TSC 410S, wheels, tyres and 3 motors( though it is missing a front shock)....
Forum: Vintage RC 18-07-2012
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Posted By bignick
The car looks great. I especially like the...

The car looks great.

I especially like the belt tensioner, very neat and the attention to detail is amazing (looks a bit like the mountain bike chain tensioners of the 90's).

Now all I got to...
Forum: Vintage RC 05-07-2012
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Posted By bignick
The photos of the new equipment all look amazing,...

The photos of the new equipment all look amazing, very professional.

Can't wait to see the finished car and I'm very interested to see how it runs with the 'modern' cars.
Forum: Vintage RC 14-06-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Yeah, I keep looking around for the teamline hubs...

Yeah, I keep looking around for the teamline hubs as I've seen a few cars on here with them. They do look more 'racey', I fancy some of them aluminium swingarm holders but they are also hard to find....
Forum: Vintage RC 14-06-2012
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Posted By bignick
DanB4, it looks great. I got a set of used...

DanB4, it looks great. I got a set of used original yellow wheels as I had some white 5 spokes on and I think it makes the car look so much better.

I am awaiting the arrival of my TBG under tray...
Forum: Vintage RC 05-06-2012
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Posted By bignick
Thats some sexy looking aluminium. Looks great!!!...

Thats some sexy looking aluminium. Looks great!!! :thumbsup:

Can't wait for the full car.
Forum: Vintage RC 04-05-2012
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Posted By bignick
Hi, Thanks for the tip, they are a bit flexy...

Hi,

Thanks for the tip, they are a bit flexy to say the least, will see what the fitter at work has laying around his workshop.

I'll also look into getting the suspension mounts from fibre lyte...
Forum: Vintage RC 03-05-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Hi, Thought I'd post some updated pics of my...

Hi,

Thought I'd post some updated pics of my ZX-R. I reckon the chassis is finished for now, just need to sort out the camber and toe etc but that will be done when I get the shell sorted and give...
Forum: Vintage RC 17-04-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
No worries, The forum has been/is great reference...

No worries, The forum has been/is great reference material and my ZX-R is turning out to be shockingly average compared to your cars (though some of Fibre Lyte's parts will most likely be finding...
Forum: Vintage RC 17-04-2012
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Posted By bignick
The carbon rear gearbox and the new shaft both...

The carbon rear gearbox and the new shaft both look great.

The amount of time and effort (and money by the looks of things) you guys have put into the ZX-R (and derivatives) is amazing.
Forum: Vintage RC 05-04-2012
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Posted By bignick
Hi, The motors I have are brushed, they are...

Hi,

The motors I have are brushed, they are old but good condition.

Maybe go brushless in the future but not at the moment.
Forum: Vintage RC 05-04-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Hi, I typed what it has on the can into the...

Hi,

I typed what it has on the can into the web and that is what it came back with, not sure really what it is and I haven't taken it apart.

Maybe someone will have some suggestions.
Forum: Vintage RC 05-04-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
I have 2 motors. I have the pink one that is...

I have 2 motors. I have the pink one that is installed which is an ARS (Associated Reedy Sonic? - though when I emailed them about what turn it is they didn't know anything about the motor), all I...
Forum: Vintage RC 03-04-2012
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Hi, I've not posted on here for a while (ok,...

Hi,

I've not posted on here for a while (ok, far too long) but the excuse is that I've been sorting out my wedding in the summer.

My ZX-R is nearing completion and whilst its not as 'nice' as...
Forum: Vintage RC 26-05-2011
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
The shell looks good, just ordered mine today....

The shell looks good, just ordered mine today. I'll be doing mine myself so will be keeping it simple.

Should be good.
Forum: Vintage RC 14-05-2011
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Just been on ebay, the parma tomcat shell is on...

Just been on ebay, the parma tomcat shell is on there..... :eh?:

Will get myself one of them then.....:)
Forum: Vintage RC 14-05-2011
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
Just an update on my ZX-R. I have installed...

Just an update on my ZX-R.

I have installed new tyres and inserts, overhauled the shocks and tidied up the wiring.

Hopefully this week I'll install the new bearings (I got a set for the ZX-5...
Forum: Vintage RC 19-04-2011
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Sticky: Lazer zxr
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Posted By bignick
I like the look of the tomcat shell. Nice looking...

I like the look of the tomcat shell. Nice looking and definately one to consider due to the bad reviews of the tbg shell.

I'll keeping my eye on the kamtec website.
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