FG Beetle Help Please

[lordlardofframs]

Hi All,

I have had a FG Beetle for about 3 years now, and it has been laid up for a while. I have decided to give it a ne leas of life!!

I have over time added a tune pipe, hydraulic brakes, Ally bits and bobs.

I need your guys help please. My beetle currently has standarb body fixed to the black 'tub' (excuse my ignorance) Can i get rid of the 'tub' and fix the body some other way?

I hope I have made sense. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Darren

 

[Super654]

Hi mate and welcome to LSF...

Im sure some other forum member can help you with this, i think all you have to do is remove the tub and buy the marder body mounts.

Don't really know as i have a FGMT.

http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cg..._7154&file=&gesamt_zeilen=0Tsuche--body mount

 

[tongham runfold]

this is how i did mine

i used 3mm ally plate and the original fixing holes on the chassis
am using the monster beetle shell so i can mount mine quite low
with the beetle off road shell the arches restrict how low the shell
can be mounted unless you fit road tyres

 

[lordlardofframs]

Thanks Guys

Thanks for your help guys, them alloy winings look great.

I have noticed several pictures of people using these

http://www.rapid-racing.co.uk/detai...bCatID=80&SubCatName=Chassis&paging=1&ID=5941

Do these work well? or any other ideas?

Thanks Darren

 

[corecrusher]

Thanks for your help guys, them alloy winings look great.

I have noticed several pictures of people using these

http://www.rapid-racing.co.uk/detai...bCatID=80&SubCatName=Chassis&paging=1&ID=5941

Do these work well? or any other ideas?

Thanks Darren

they work ok ,i sawed a peace of plastic sheet and placed it behind the alloy plates with some small screws .just to keep some dirt out ,and it helps :laugh:

 

[lordlardofframs]

Thanks Guys

I thought I had everything sorted today. Finished the total strip, clean and re-build, only need a new diff cover. Decided I would go for a Marder body to ease the complication of fitting the tatty bettle shell with the dreaded tub.

Do you think I could find a stockist in the UK, trawled the net, phoned several companies no joy!!

Who do you guy's recommend for FG Spares

 

[SELWA]

For parts I can't get local I use Krikke Racing. They are in the Neitherlands. Check out the UK Ebay as well. There are always lots of stuff there. If you don;t want your Beetle tub I'd put ti up for sale too. New they are pretty expensive!

 

[Super654]

I always use Hoobytec...ship within 2 days.

http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/lshop,shopstart,30186,e,1235565763-30186,,,,,.htm

:detective:

 

[lordlardofframs]

Thanks Guys

I finally found a really helpfull chap called Lee at http://www.heathsrcmodels.co.uk/

All parts ordered and promised delivery this week.!!

The chasis is cleaned, the brakes are all adjusted, made a new bracketfor the tune pipe, cant wait

 

[Super654]

Looks good mate, hydro's too...

Keep us updated mate.:clap:

 

[voo2doo]

Is the pipe just mounted by that piece of ally? If so you will have problems with it snapping or splitting.I used an oversized jubilee clip around the body of the pipe and around the left hand side of the cage(I'll put some pics up later) It will save the strain on the front of the pipe.
J.

 

[lordlardofframs]

It Is Finished (for Now)



Look forward to seeing your pictures voo2doo.

I must say since getting back into this hobby I am really disappointed at the service offered by the supposed parts specialist stores.

The lack of stock is amazing or do you guys keep breaking your cars too quickly and the lack of knowledge / advice I have found shocking.

When I ordered the marder body (they knew I was converting a beetle), I asked 'is there anything else I need' no was the answer. Didn't get any window grilles.

When I ordered the window grilles (after waiting a week for the body) I asked 'is there anything else I need' no was the answer. Didn't get any fixing clips though. Good job I have got a sense of humor.

So what next?? 4 wheel drive

 

[lordlardofframs]

Ps

Mods, now my Beetle is a Marder!! feel free to move my post if I am in the wrong section

 

[Bigger the Better]

Looks real nice! If you want it moved just PM me but I think its in a good place to help others ask what they need to do it to theirs.

The other thing that can be done to the pipe is get a holder welded to the end to wire it to the roll cage. May not be needed with what you've done.

Check out the photo here: http://www.rcnutshobbies.com/82887157.gif

 

[lordlardofframs]

Bigger The Better

Thanks for your pictures and your reply.

I am more than happy for th post to stay, as I am new to the forum, I didn't want my wrist slapping on my 1st project

 

[voo2doo]

Looks really good.......you've got me thinking now(my beetle shell and tub is looking a tad worn).............Hmmmmm, conversion.
J.

 

[lordlardofframs]

Finally Got Out To Play

 

[lordlardofframs]

She Fly's Well

 

[lordlardofframs]

A Good Run Out, And Still In one Piece!

 

[Super654]

Some good action shoots there.....you must have a good camera mate they are realy sharp.....glad you finaly got to play...