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StevePond
03-03-2003, 07:11 AM
Started at the request of Guga_x
Guga_x
03-03-2003, 12:40 PM
Thank you Steve.

Ok guys,

Here is the new Picco Speed expected to be out by now...

It has an incredible expected price tag at 650€ including the "new" Picco XP engine.

It is very similar to the serpent 950, with the exception of the carbon parts, wich were replaced for plastic ones.

You can check out the pictures at www.teampicco.com

As soon as i have one in my hands I'll let you know a couple of things in more detail.

For now I would like to knlow youre opinion regarding the expected price tag vs. included stuff (XP engine, plastic radio tray, etc.).

One other thing: what do you think of the idea of the receiver being mounted between the pipe and the fuel tank?
Dava
03-05-2003, 02:47 PM
I took these pictures in Nurnberg...

http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/1751077.jpg

http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/1751079.jpg
Guga_x
03-05-2003, 03:53 PM
Those are great inside pics... :eek:

Did you actually get a chance to take a good look at the car? If so share your thoughts...
supra528
03-05-2003, 04:39 PM
WOW!!!! is it just me or does it have a 3-speed... any comparisons done yet to the serpent 950??? i was thinkin of gettin a 1/8th scale car this summer... this looks like an awsome deal... do they sell one with out an engine and pipe???
dg2b
03-06-2003, 05:43 PM
WOW. The car looks good.

It has two speed. Check out the other pics on the picco site. It shows two speed.
supra528
03-06-2003, 05:53 PM
hmm... i want to see a test done between it and the 950
Guga_x
03-06-2003, 06:07 PM
They are actually very similar cars.

I have raced with the 950 earlier this year and for what I can see from the pictures and specs they are similar. Everything from the battery and servo positioning, to the suspensions seem very a like.

The only difference I spotted was the lack of graffitte on the Picco.
So it should be a little less rigid and heavier. But for the normal driver (like me) it shouldn't make any diffference.
shoe
03-07-2003, 11:23 PM
how much will this cost in usd?
Guga_x
03-08-2003, 04:36 PM
The estimated price in Europe, including the XP engine e pipe, 650€. Wich is about the same in dollars...
shoe
03-09-2003, 02:21 AM
wow really? thats cheap! where can i buy one of these?
Guga_x
03-09-2003, 02:25 PM
you will have to wait at least a couple of weeks. :rolleyes:
Guga_x
03-12-2003, 05:21 PM
A couple of specs to get you guys drooling...

As it comes out of the box ( properly assembled and tunned following the instructions, using the XP engine that comes with it ).

Top spped : 129 Km/h. 0-100 Km/h 1,7 sec.
Saboteur
03-13-2003, 11:33 PM
Sweet ride. Also great for the price considering what it comes with. I may decide on the picco or neo Saber later on when I get to race 1/8th onroad.:)
shoe
03-15-2003, 01:36 AM
where did you buy it? o i live in the us.
Guga_x
03-15-2003, 04:22 AM
They are still on production for what I am told by their distributor.

The information I gave was brought out by a store in Germany who was given a sample of the final product.

The car should be available in European stores until the end of this month. I don't know what is the release date for the USA. Maybe the guys at Paris Racing know.

What amuses me is the lack of information provided by Picco homepage. The links of the page menu aren't working for weeks now. Don't they check it out? Also their mail isn't working either... :rolleyes:

You guys at the States are lucky for the support you get from Paris Racing!!
shoe
03-15-2003, 04:59 PM
Originally posted by Guga_x
They are still on production for what I am told by their distributor.

The information I gave was brought out by a store in Germany who was given a sample of the final product.

The car should be available in European stores until the end of this month. I don't know what is the release date for the USA. Maybe the guys at Paris Racing know.

What amuses me is the lack of information provided by Picco homepage. The links of the page menu aren't working for weeks now. Don't they check it out? Also their mail isn't working either... :rolleyes:

You guys at the States are lucky for the support you get from Paris Racing!!

ok thanks. please tell me if you find a website with any info or if i can buy one.:)
Guga_x
03-16-2003, 02:55 PM
I just got notice today that the first cars will be shipped this week.

My local shop already has a final price for it :

699€ including XP .21 Engine and tuned pipe.

As soon as I have more detailed info I'll give it to you guys.

I expect to get mine by the end of this month and then I'll post pictures and detailed information.
shoe
04-05-2003, 02:30 PM
Guga_x: did you get it yet?
ImpulseGTP
04-14-2003, 12:38 AM
this car just took the 2nd place at the italian national...:cool: