Tamiya BBX on the BB01 Chassis, Exploring some hop up options.

Options are very expensive but are they worth it?
A general conclusion - save your money!
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[@user-uk8jr6zc9l]

I was blown away by the cost of those parts. They have taken a page out of Lamborghini's book. I owned two Corvette's in my life a 1990 C4 (245 hp) and a 2003 C5 (405 hp). I wanted to replace the chromed lug nuts on the C5 and was told, at the local auto parts store, that they were $10 each. The person behind the counter was a friend and then he told me that another car used the same lugs, and they were less than $5 each. He said they have an extra letter at the end of the part number. Things like this are aggravating to say the least. I remembered this story while watching your video. In my estimation those parts should have cost less than $10 each or for a set and that would be because they had to setup and run the C&C machine. I enjoyed the video and was impressed by the transmission. Anyway, Great video, Jersey Bill

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Very true, one letter makes all the difference. I bet the corvette (s) were fun, especially with 405 HP! Spare for Tamiya are a problem in the UK as it a very small market so a lot of the cost is import duty. Thanks again Bill!

[@fencer39]

Fastrax do alot of hop ups for this car and they are about 50% the cost of Tamiya

[@donfilippo6620]

Great vid. My BBX has nearly the same hop-ups. I would recommend the rear damper bar.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Thank for watching and the advice, I will take a look at the damper Bar,

[@carolinerogers1057]

Nice model great video my husband got radio control tanks

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Thanks Caroline, RC tanks are awesome. Does you husband have the larger 1/4 version?

[@fencer39]

Nice video. Looks very similar to an estate on the old Clarks factory !

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Many thanks, I think all the estates look the same now, this was farm land until a few years ago, we go there as the paths make a rather intersecting running track.

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Nice model Matt. If you glue the tyres on, what happens when you need to replace it from wear and tear? Gluing the tyres would make the slipping clutch a necessity? Great work. Happy Modelling

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

I assume new hubs as well as tires. The hug are £10 for 4 with the tyres at £14 a pair so not the end of the world. I felt the slipper clutch put the power down consistently. with the tyre not glued it was all over the place and the tyre kept leaving the rims so glue is the only option. Anyway thanks Mon and happy modelling as well!