Feeling that itch down there......

I AM · Post by **I AM** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:47 am

LOL.......

Im a huge Epoch Indoor racer fan but ive got a strange desire to snag a ZZ SE and slap a custom body on the chassis (it is what it is....a small 2.5 inch semi propo car. Its not an Epoch...but i have 3 Epochs so im ok).

Im a bit concerned though as i like nice lowered bodies and or scale detailed bodies (preferably both). I just dont do high riding bodies.im not even trying to entertain that. I looked through the Flossin section but only saw one thread the specifically identified a ZZ SE that had been customized with a lowered body. Can one of playas direct me to a few links that showcase some fly SE rides in tat (or any ) section?

Or are these such a pain that no one has bothered with them?

Post by **CaboWabo** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 8:14 am

I believe Ahh5hit has done some lowering on the SEs, might wanna look for some stuff by him.

here's one I believe he lowered and added skirting to - don't think it's an SE, but overall the idea, look, etc. should be the same for an SE
http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpGa ... =26&pos=16

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:14 am

Here's mine:

Here's an Audi from Sinned:

Here's another from HirotoR34:

Basically it was the first RX-7s that sat way too high, all the newer ones are just slightly too high, like Zip Zaps have always been. It easy to tab lower the bodies. The lights get in the way of lowering, but you can either remove them, or just trim out the mounts for the lights, and glue the lights straight to the inside of the body. That's what I did with my 'Stang, and it sits pretty low.

Look ma, still gots da lights:

I AM · Post by **I AM** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:18 am

CaboWabo wrote: - don't think it's an SE, but overall the idea, look, etc. should be the same for an SE
http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpGa ... =26&pos=16

Now see , more or less thats what i was debating. These cars are supposed to accomodate the original bodies with no issue ( heh..more or less) so the question itself may be pointless (whatever you can do withth e old ZZ's you can do with the current batch). If thats the case.........my bad for posting the question.

Crazy Dave ..i saw that following the post . DAMN fine ride you have there. Thats more or less what im after. Sleek , low and fast with the semi propo handling.

Are any of you using the SE more than the regular Zips and Bits?

Any further links to lowered bodies (custom none Shack bodies preferred but any) that look the way a car is supposed to look is appreciated . Thanks for the time pimps.........

Post by **CaboWabo** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:48 pm

ahh crazy found the goods... good one

I mean there are some differences, but overall - most stuff is still inter-changeable.

so like the headlights on the SE, are attached to the body and clip into the chassis, so if you add an old zz body = no lights (at least not without significant modding)

no dual celling an SE

but old bodies still fit, all the parts (motor, gears, etc.) are the same in the rear.

new front end obviously on the SE as well.

I AM · Post by **I AM** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 7:08 pm

Well damn...where da hell are the SE's with custom bodies and drops?
I know SOMEONE bought them...is everyone riding them stock lol?

Anyway..good looking out CDUB' and Cabo...its all about the information.

Fill me in...are the founders of this site from CALI?

Specifically Southern Cali..?

Post by **CaboWabo** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 8:05 pm

I'm sure as time goes by we'll start seeing a bunch of custom jobs on the SEs. I think the biggie, everyone was waiting for the SE fet nut to be cracked - now it has been so that's a step in the right direction.
I also think another reason we're not seeing many customs is because the SEs aren't quite as cheap as others.
Now that they're starting to pump out some cooler bodies for the SEs, I'm sure we'll see more custom bodies. I know I wanna rip into a few of em! lol

C-Dub aka Cabo

dats me! lol
I think you're looking to thank crazydave

I guess you could say payaso and myself founded the site, we're both from St. Louis MO originally.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:27 pm

I think the SE made me realize the magic of bits is the simplicity.

It's the simplicity of bits that makes them so easy to modify. With complexity, there's complications, complications cause frustrations, which makes it no longer fun to modify.

TMP · Post by **TMP** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:38 pm

a computer, plastic, a motor and 4 wheels makes up the bulk of the compexity of a bit.

I AM · Post by **I AM** » Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:54 pm

Ok........St Louis is full of real pimps. I just figured you were from my original neck of the woods as i couldnt see anyone but a Cali resident or Dirty South Vet making a site like this. And..well..St Loius sort falls into the latter

Big Ups folks. Im back to lurking after one last question in another thread.