Got a DBXL second hand...Have questions.

[jhawk19]

I just purchased a DBXL second hand. It has 4 tanks of gas through it. It already includes an upgraded exhaust, upgraded clutch, and an upgraded servo (HiTec HS-5765MH).

I'd like to make it look like this one:



What tires are those? What about that small black "TLR" section. Where can I get one of those? What about the plastic fake "mesh" around the cockpit?

Finally, what do I need to know once I get it as far as things to check. It's obviously been broken in already.

 

[nitrocat]

Largescalerc and DDM they have it all

 

[rcspeedmart]

The tires are king motor tires.
The wheels are proline DESPERADO

 

[Tisane]

http://www.hostileracingproducts.com/tires_all_terrain.htm
Tyres
http://prolineracing.com/wheels/desperado-black/black-bead-loc-front-wheels/
Wheels

I know because I was interested in exactly the same look myself.
Looking at the pic I would say its on rears and fronts, whereas i went with fronts all round for mine, nice setup but quite a lower profile compared to the stock DBXL tyres, can look a little daft when you first put them on the car.

http://1drv.ms/1vadDL8

 

[jhawk19]

I know because I was interested in exactly the same look myself.
Looking at the pic I would say its on rears and fronts, whereas i went with fronts all round for mine, nice setup but quite a lower profile compared to the stock DBXL tyres, can look a little daft when you first put them on the car.

http://1drv.ms/1vadDL8

It does look a bit odd in your photo...daft...

Can you tell me the height of the tires on your setup?

If I go F/R from King Motors, the front are:
6 3/4 inches tall x 2 1/2 inches wide

The rear are:
6 3/4 inches tall x 3 1/4 inches wide

 

[Tisane]

It does look a bit odd in your photo...daft...

Can you tell me the height of the tires on your setup?

If I go F/R from King Motors, the front are:
6 3/4 inches tall x 2 1/2 inches wide

The rear are:
6 3/4 inches tall x 3 1/4 inches wide

Mine are 2 1/2 inches high too, that's on the car and with Hostlile grey inserts.
My original photo was a tester with no inserts and as such they look a little worse than they actually are, the difference is minimal with correct inserts.
What I am going to do now though is ditch the other front two on the rear and change them for a couple of rears, just to beef it up a little bit more.

 

[jhawk19]

Mine are 2 1/2 inches high too, that's on the car and with Hostlile grey inserts.
My original photo was a tester with no inserts and as such they look a little worse than they actually are, the difference is minimal with correct inserts.
What I am going to do now though is ditch the other front two on the rear and change them for a couple of rears, just to beef it up a little bit more.

What about overall height of the Hostiles compared to stock?

 

[Tisane]

What about overall height of the Hostiles compared to stock?

Originals are 7 1/2 inches give or take a few mm as there's no load on them not being on the car.

 

[Marky]

You'll definitely notice a difference in top speed with the shorter tires. A big difference actually. I ran Baja 5b tires all around on desperados for a few laps at the track. It's like running a 19t pinion compared to the 21 tooth. Looked bad ass but would be good on grass or a muddy type surface.

 

[jhawk19]

3/4" is a big difference in height of the tires. It really changes the overall look of the DBXL. That photo provided by Tisane clearly shows that.

 

[jhawk19]

Found this photo: That's a big difference. I think I'll stick to the stock tires/wheels.

 

[Tisane]

How mine is sitting with all four on and inserts inside
Perfectly fine for me and bashing on Tarmac/grass, although when I have I bit more dosh I am going to change the two fronts that are on the rear for two rears.

http://1drv.ms/1sZUbxN