Hot Shot by Slotcarrod
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Hot Shot by Slotcarrod
I'm thinking of buying a new Hot Shot as a runner. I have never ran one and I just want to try it out. The buggy always sparked my interest!
Anyway, are there any tips, or easy and cheap mods that I can do to make this car a little better?
(easy and cheap mod = scr8p ) Not that type of mod!
Is the Hot Shot easy to break?
I was going to put bearings in and a old stock 27t motor in!
Anyway, are there any tips, or easy and cheap mods that I can do to make this car a little better?
(easy and cheap mod = scr8p ) Not that type of mod!
Is the Hot Shot easy to break?
I was going to put bearings in and a old stock 27t motor in!
Rod Littau
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
I'm at work, but there have been a few conversations on the forums (maybe not here, but definitely at tamiyaclub) about this topic.
CRP front a-arm stabilizer and battery door (stiffens the chassis) are two good starts. Not sure on the new pivot balls for the re-re, but the originals were soft and would wear quickly-- steel aftermarket ones were good.
Hotshots are capable runners, but no slipper so let off on the landings.
CRP front a-arm stabilizer and battery door (stiffens the chassis) are two good starts. Not sure on the new pivot balls for the re-re, but the originals were soft and would wear quickly-- steel aftermarket ones were good.
Hotshots are capable runners, but no slipper so let off on the landings.
The preceding contained opinions, beliefs and thoughts that all may not agree with. No offense was intended at any point. Carry on.
Jeff
Jeff
Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
there are some vintage hop ups still around for it.
don't fall for the new alloy suspension kits, they turn the car from a brick to a cinder block. lol
you could do the old supershot suspension upgrade, 2 shocks front and rear.
i'd build it stock with the bearings and 27t first. then you'll know if you want to bother with upgrades.
don't fall for the new alloy suspension kits, they turn the car from a brick to a cinder block. lol
you could do the old supershot suspension upgrade, 2 shocks front and rear.
i'd build it stock with the bearings and 27t first. then you'll know if you want to bother with upgrades.
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
I built up a combo of cars and bits for my Super Shot runner. These are the same basis as the Hot Shot but with a few options to spec the car up a little.
I like the re-re centre driveshaft arrangement. They are a common dog bone type arrangement but Ive found if you add a price of foam inside the cups they tend to push the gearbox input shafts in a little tighter which make certain they dont slip back a little and ultimately let the input bevel gear lose mesh which then creates a heap of internal gearbox problems (I know-Ive been through it all already).
Ballracing the entire drivetrain is an obvious one but make certain it actualy is.
I got rid of many of the kit screws for 'hex' type items which make things a lot easier.
Dont be afraid to go 2.2" with the rims and tyres. makes a world of difference when on the track otherwise the stockies do well for bashing.
Im sporting a 19 turn Komodo Dragon in my car with the lowest pinion gear possible Goes like stink too!
Good luck with your project.
I like the re-re centre driveshaft arrangement. They are a common dog bone type arrangement but Ive found if you add a price of foam inside the cups they tend to push the gearbox input shafts in a little tighter which make certain they dont slip back a little and ultimately let the input bevel gear lose mesh which then creates a heap of internal gearbox problems (I know-Ive been through it all already).
Ballracing the entire drivetrain is an obvious one but make certain it actualy is.
I got rid of many of the kit screws for 'hex' type items which make things a lot easier.
Dont be afraid to go 2.2" with the rims and tyres. makes a world of difference when on the track otherwise the stockies do well for bashing.
Im sporting a 19 turn Komodo Dragon in my car with the lowest pinion gear possible Goes like stink too!
Good luck with your project.
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
Thanks for the tips but I have more questions.
Can the center drive shaft problem be resolved with shimming internally, instead of a foam insert on the drive?
How do you mount modern wheels to it, and what type?
What parts break in a bad crash?
Can the center drive shaft problem be resolved with shimming internally, instead of a foam insert on the drive?
How do you mount modern wheels to it, and what type?
What parts break in a bad crash?
Rod Littau
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
Whoot there it is!
Rod Littau
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
Cool, have you driven that yet?
Rod Littau
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
I think the issue is not the internal gear needing spacing but the input shaft which goes through to a bearing. If this pulls away it can slip back and the shaft comes askew. My gearbox did this then started to grind away on that angle. Its hard to put into words but I added the foam inside the drive cup which keeps the parts under pressure. I have had no problems since.Can the center drive shaft problem be resolved with shimming internally, instead of a foam insert on the drive?
How do you mount modern wheels to it, and what type?
2.2" rims are easy enough to fit once you have a set of hex wheel adapters on the axles. They are quite cheap and alloy fitment of hex rims from Kyosho, Tamiya and the like.
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
Ok, thanks Jason!
The re re manual is showing a foam insert for the center shaft. Are you referring to the original Hot Shot? Or do I use extra foam inserts?
Just use a standard 12MM hex? If that's the case........ Damn! I gave away a pile of 12mm hex wheels!!!!!
Note to self: Become a RC hoarder!
The re re manual is showing a foam insert for the center shaft. Are you referring to the original Hot Shot? Or do I use extra foam inserts?
Just use a standard 12MM hex? If that's the case........ Damn! I gave away a pile of 12mm hex wheels!!!!!
Note to self: Become a RC hoarder!
Rod Littau
Slotcarrod's Rumpus Room: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=16113
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25 Years of the RC10: http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=13059
Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
Yeah i use 12mm hex adapters on my frog to but 2.2s on the rear. still havent found a set of front wheels with the right off set yet tho.....may put blackfoot a-arms on the front so i can run 2.2s all the way around
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
I put in a Top Force Steering Cranks.
It has made it so responsive like a modern buggy. NO bump steer, better throw and easy toset up toe.
Jason has done this mod to with Avanti steering rack.
It has made it so responsive like a modern buggy. NO bump steer, better throw and easy toset up toe.
Jason has done this mod to with Avanti steering rack.
Vintage . Older is Better !!!!!!! Vintage At Boondal, Australia.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-racing/548133-off-road-vintage-boondal.html
http://www.rctech.net/forum/australian-racing/548133-off-road-vintage-boondal.html
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Re: Hot Shot Tips ?
Been a while and I just uploaded old pics from my phone! Got this done finally a few months ago while sitting at my sons race! Good time to work on stuff between races!
MY work center in the trailer!
All done and posing with my sons race bike!
MY work center in the trailer!
All done and posing with my sons race bike!
Rod Littau
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