Cops-n-Robbers 3...Official thread - Starts This Weekend!
In order to save Redlines from being torn up (they're becoming scarce), I will not use any Redlines for this race. The two contestants I will mail tomorrow as Priority Mail are an AMC Javelin AMX and a Rodger Dodger. The AMX will be repainted a cop car and the Dodger will most likely have the same paint job but different wheels.
- Rodger dodger is a good call, and I know another guy around here who like those AMC's... the FTE version of that car is pretty quick — Traction-Event
- Javelins were actually used as cop cars! And Greenlight has them done up that way :) — 72_Chevy_C10
- Sadly, the only car I have that has FTEs is a DeLorean. Its both tempting and not to use it as a donor. — Brakefluid_Tracksurgeon
2Seven and Aircooled are in the house!
I'll be starting tech inspection and pics tomorrow. Looking forward to the race already, and I know there are more cars coming!
Anybody have a problem with a stolen police car as a "robber"?
- Now that's a different idea! Maybe 'X' out the logo on the side (so I know which is which) — 72_Chevy_C10
- paint it like the Blues Mobile.. Cop Shocks, Cop Tires,.... — CrzyTrkrDude
- ummm, is that a MBX error? card says Lambo.. car says... wait, whaaaat? TH logo — CrzyTrkrDude
- now I see the wheels and wheel wells, but still A TH logo? never knew they TH'D a cop car.?? — CrzyTrkrDude
Love that idea, too. I would assume the treasure hunt is stolen. :)
- called it.. "Treasure Fount"!! then stoldt!! :) — CrzyTrkrDude
- my Mad Max Packard was a reg TH. LOL — CrzyTrkrDude
I've decided that I'll be in non-WTA races since as a new racer with only a month of experience I'll most likely not be in first place and then have my AMX and Rodger Dodger out of sight, especially without FTEs or efficient polishing equipment.
The AMX will still be used as a custom or for a future race.
- hang in there, you never know when you'll come across a few FTE cars... — Traction-Event
- Amazon has FTE cars but they seem spendy to me. — Stroller
- keep hitting local flea markets. and google "toy show" in your local area. befriend the booth guy... — CrzyTrkrDude
- but don't tell them the fte's are special to raceing, they'll know they got you by the axles... — CrzyTrkrDude
Yeah!!!
I just won a qualifying race. The USPS helped me beat the entry deadline from a Tuesday start in AZ. My cars are delivered!
you want FTEs...? ... maybe pm econo-carl... he and i spent over $1000 on them at bernies... bet carl still has a bunch...
[why bernie has so few cheap ones left]
- $1000... dang! — Traction-Event
- Its like the more you invest the more you win. — Brakefluid_Tracksurgeon
- true in most aspects of life!! — CrzyTrkrDude
- I've had plenty of success without FTE's, it's more about techniques — Traction-Event
CCRIDER and ISWINGPING are in the house with some sharp looking rides. And it looks like Smitty and C10 have parked across the street at the diner, to have a cup of coffee and watch the cars roll in...
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/critterwerks/20160107_190538_zpshoi5z0lf.jpg
My final cop car will be an FBI Jack Rabbit Special. Black paint and 5 spokes with FTE axles. The robber car is still being worked on but it is a Demon/Prowler. Both will be sent out tomorrow.