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IXO F355 vs UT F355

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  1. Thunberg

    Thunberg Karting

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    #1 Thunberg, Feb 19, 2008
    I recently got bit by the model bug when I went searching for a solid model of my car and ended up buying a 1:18 UT F355 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140201345566). I love it but I was a bit disappointed that it was creme as opposed to tan interior wise. I then came across the IXO F355 (http://www.ixomodels.com/index.php/car/popup/803) which looks perfect but I have a few questions for anyone that owns one.

    Is it F1 or 6 speed?
    Are the side / fender shields (by the side mirrors) decals? I'd like to remove them to get them as close to my car as possible
    Hows the overall quality and detail compared to the UT?

    Thanks in advance for the help, this is pretty fun stuff -- I just bought a Kyosho 1:18 575 GTC and am about to buy a UT 1:18 Mclaren F1 XP1 LM :)
     
  2. s2ktaxi

    s2ktaxi Karting

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    #2 s2ktaxi, Feb 19, 2008
    I believe the IXO version is 1/43...
     
  3. Thunberg

    Thunberg Karting

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    #3 Thunberg, Feb 19, 2008
    Well now, that's disappointing. Anyone have any suggestions for a better (does it even exist?) 1:18 F355?
     
  4. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 285ferrari, Feb 19, 2008
    No---UT was the best available for the 355 series. HW is coming out with a 355 Elite version later this year, but who knows what that will look like given HW reputation... You can always have one custom made to look exactly like your car with options... That is what I had done--pics of it here--the yellow 355F1

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127803&page=37
     
  5. Thunberg

    Thunberg Karting

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    #5 Thunberg, Feb 19, 2008
    Thanks for the info and wow I'm jealous, your model came out fantastic, it perfectly matches your real car. If you don't mind my asking, about how much did having it customized cost you? Also is lucky_13_2002 still doing it or was it a one off?
     
  6. 285ferrari

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    #6 285ferrari, Feb 19, 2008
    Lucky has done about 12 models for me--All look fantastic---send him a PM for pricing and what your interested in...
     
  7. SSNISTR

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    #7 SSNISTR, Feb 19, 2008
    Gotta agree. I'm sure HW's will be junk.
     

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