i'm looking to get a gas powered r/c car with a camaro body. i've wanted to get a small replica of my car (after gfx conversion of course). i've also wanted a good gas powered r/c car, so i figured i could kill two birds with one stone. any hints on where to look? i apologize in advance if moderators don't feel that this post belongs on this board.

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87 Camaro LT
bone stock lg4 w/ 700r4
1/4 mile: 35 seconds @ 50mph (or so it feels like it)
mods:
ground effects (in progress)
93 camaro seats (installed)
99 camaro center console (in progress)
85-87 iroc or 91-92 z28 rims (91-92 installed)
white 145mph iroc gauges (in progress)

 

Check a hobby shop. They usualy have other hobby stuff like comic books, gas powered airplanes, model trains. Maybe bicycles. My friend has a 2 speed gas powered RC truck. I can think of better ways of spending $300-$500+ but its up to you

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6 made in Van Nuys, CA, U.S.A.

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options

 

go to www.towerhobbies.com they have 3rd and 4th gen r/c cars there.. either just the shels or whole kits.

 

I'll sell you a Traxxas Nitro Sport(gas) and/or a Traxxas Street Sport(elec.) for a $100 each. Contact me at madaboutmx@aol.com

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I was on this same hunt a few months ago and I am currently running this combo. I picked it up off of ebay and it has about $500 worth of hop ups on it. It's an HPI RS4-2, its all wheel drive, I currently run 20% Nitro fuel, car has a 2 speed tranny, carbon fiber upper deck, .15 HPI Nitro Star engine, and tons of other stuff. I currently run the Lamborghini Diablo body that came with it but if you want a 3rd gen body, this place has one. Here is a link to the body.

http://www.customworksrc.com/products/9002view.htm

You could probably modify it to look like a 91-92 Z28 if you wanted. I have an IROC and want to paint it to match. I am going to fabricate a front grill insert and hook up some fog lights! If you want more info post it or email me. I am even considering selling the car soon if anyone is interested.



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Poor college student(donations welcome)
1988 5.7L TPI IROC-Z Hardtop, 700R-4, White ext. w/Gold/Black accents (soon to be silver), Black Custom Deluxe int., 4-wheel discs & G92 pkg. Car is all stock and original.
Best run: 1/4 14.90 @ 92.7 MPH

#3 Gone but shall never be forgotten. Long live the legacy of the man in black. RIP Dale Earnhardt "The Intimidator"

 

I second the suggestion to go to Tower Hobbies. They probably have the best prices anywhere for anything R/C car or plane related. They probably have kits in 1/8, 1/10 and 1/12th scales that could fit a variety of bodies (including all generations of f-body).

 

I can tell you from personal experience that towerhobbies does not have any third gen bodies. You can get 1st gen bodies from various places and some places have 4th gens as well but no place has any third gen bodies except custom works. If you want a 1/4 scale body i have another place too but they are very expensive. The best thing to find is a good car then put whatever body you want on it.

 

Remeber that you don't have to stick with gas powered car. Your best bet is finding the car you want and then ordering it from a distributor(ie: Tower, hobbie Warehouse, etc.) or looking on Ebay. If I were building one I would definately go with an all wheel drive car. Then check with www.customworks.com. They make bodies for $20. If you have any Q's about going electric, give me an email and I'll give you all the information you need.

Good Luck!

 

Bolink sells an IROC body as well. I bought one through towerhobbies about 3 months ago. I'm not sure if these bodies fit the new touring cars that are popular right now. I think that they are made for pan cars. Does anyone know for sure? I think I'm going to get an Associated TC3 or a Tamiya TL01 chassis.

 

I think this is what you are looking for.

http://www.nemscalecars.com/product8.htm

 

It should fit the 200MM cars (usually gas powered cars are 200). The electric cars are only 190MM, not wide enought to fit the pan car bodies.