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Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:31 pm
by VTECFOUR
I usually choose the body and then build a chassis but this one's the reverse.

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A used purchase provided a motor bracket and guide tongue for the basis of one of my adjustable wheelbase chassis.

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I thought I'd have to cover it with a mid to large body but one of my small favorites, a Lola T160 would just fit.

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So, here we go.

Dan

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:01 pm
by Doubl-B
Lookin good Dan!

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:10 pm
by chappyman66
Very nice. Always love Can Am variations so I am following this with interest!
What motor goes under that resin?

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:56 am
by dreinecke
Great looking build Dan!

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:08 pm
by VTECFOUR
Running chassis's done with a bias towards heft compared to my earlier Lola lightweights.

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Parts at hand from the bin include:

Motor - NSR King 21K boxer motor
Pinion/crown gears - SCX Pro 9t/Slot It offset 27t
Front wheels/tires - Slot It 15 x 8/Slot It stock
Rear wheels/tires - Slot It 17 x 8/ Paul Gage 22166
Guide/braid - Sloting Plus/Slot It

Running car with interior, paint and wheel inserts to come, weighs in already at 111g compared to my completed 84g - 86g T160s.

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That's a heavy car in my fleet. This wasn't detrimental though as it falls in the middle for fastest lap among my now three T160 builds.

Pleased with the performance outcome. Cosmetic work next.

Dan

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:17 pm
by VTECFOUR
Done!

Sprayed on Tamiya Camel Yellow, applied appropriate decals and paint detailed.

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Turned out well.

Dan

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:34 pm
by Z-carfan
Wow! Beautifully done.


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Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:04 pm
by chappyman66
Very nice looking car!

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:10 pm
by Retro Racer 44
It's a beauty Dan. When will we be able to race against it?

Cheers,

Keith

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:48 am
by valie
Nicely done, I like it!

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:36 am
by Audi1
Very, very nice looking build! :handgestures-thumbup: :handgestures-thumbup:

Allan

Re: Lola T160 build 3

PostPosted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:00 am
by VTECFOUR
Didn't like the heavy feel of this small car at 111g so I replaced and built one of my slimline chassis.

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Much better driveability at 94g knocking off fastest lap by at least a tenth.

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Learned a lesson on this build.

Dan