Any classic RC Car guys here?

gillbot · November 22, 2004

I need help IDing some RC cars I inherited....

I received a LARGE amount of RC stuff from a neighbor and the boxes included three cars. Two of which I have no idea what they are and sadly, there are no radios. I also have received a LARGE quantity of spare parts and electric motors for many cars. In my quest to sort out what I may need and what I should keep, I need help Identifying these cars. Then I can sort through the boxes and get rid of parts that can't be used on these cars.

What I primarily need is: A radio, electronics (servos) and battereis. I have a few 2 and 3 channel receivers, about 12 or so various electric motors and one speed controller. None of which look like they are in good shape.

Car #1: This one is known, Tamiya Hornet

http://cofba.org/users/gillbot/RCcar/100_0224.jpg

My question is, do I need a special radio or will any work as long as I have the receiver for it?

Car #2: Unknown

http://cofba.org/users/gillbot/RCcar/100_0225.jpg

http://cofba.org/users/gillbot/RCcar/100_0226.jpg

Obviously AWD via chain.

Car #3: Unknown

http://cofba.org/users/gillbot/RCcar/100_0227.jpg

http://cofba.org/users/gillbot/RCcar/100_0228.jpg

This unit is also AWD via chain. I removed the chain and added the INCORRECT front wheels in an effort to make it a RWD car. It has three working wheels for the AWD system but I can't find a hub to mount the 4th.

If any more info is needed, please ask. I can get more pics also. THANKS GUYS! Help me get RCing again, I haven't had a run around the neighborhood since my old Radio Shack Golden Arrow!

NWill · November 22, 2004

Question 1: Any 2 channel radio/reveiver will work

gillbot · November 22, 2004

do I need to buy them together or as long as they are on the same frequency? I have three receivers here that are all different frecuencies that i'd like to use to save $.

Skinner · November 22, 2004

iI have seen car 2 before had a freind tha used to race it. it is a grate awd car and worth keeping and fixing up unforantly i cant remember what it is for the life of me. car 3 i have never seen before

NWill · November 22, 2004

Originally posted by gillbot:
as long as they are on the same frequency?

Yes

gillbot · November 22, 2004

THANKS!

NWill · November 22, 2004

Want anymore R/C stuff? Boat? Plane? Helicopter? Snowmobile? Radios? Cars? smile.gif

Browning · November 22, 2004

What are you asking? ^^^

Total Sign · November 22, 2004

My question is, do I need a special radio or will any work as long as I have the receiver for it?

Any 2 channel radio will work with any 2 channel reciever (both on AM or both on FM)

You need matching chipsets, which are 17$ a pair.

gillbot · November 22, 2004

Originally posted by supraguy95:
Want anymore R/C stuff? Boat? Plane? Helicopter? Snowmobile? Radios? Cars? smile.gif

Got enough stuff to complete these cars? I'm interested... I was gonna go to the RC shop tomorrow and see what they had to offer.

November 22, 2004

Originally posted by supraguy95:
Want anymore R/C stuff? Boat? Plane? Helicopter? Snowmobile? Radios? Cars? smile.gif

not to hijack but what do u have in the way of rc flight systems?

gillbot · November 22, 2004

I got an email tip stating that car #2 is most likely a Race Prep - Pro Radiant. I guess it's a pretty rare car and would explain why I have about 15-20 Race prep motors in a box.

NWill · November 22, 2004

I have a trainer plane with radio and engine. Never flown, only driven around. I also have a complete new Nexus 30 helicopter setup. Radio w. LCD display, gyro, servos, brand new O.S. .32 engine, ETC. Never flown as I didn't have the time. The blades are also balanaced. I'll try to get some pics up.

desperado · November 22, 2004

Hmmm, car 2 looks like an Optima Mid with the aftermarket chassis. Most all of the cars from that era were ABS plastic tub chassis's.

The second one was also a Kyosho car, that was converted (tub chassis removed) I would bet that the chassis either broke or the guy was attempting to save weight.

As far as radio's

Crystals are NOT interchangeable from an FM radio to an AM radio. And in some cases will not work from different manufactures.

Also, they will be marked TX and RX for transmitter, and receiver. They will not work if not put in the right device as the crystals are cut for different frequencies for the transmitter and the receiver even theough they are for the same channel.

NWill · November 22, 2004

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/IM000988.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/IM000985.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/IM000983.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/IM000980.jpg

NWill · November 22, 2004

helicopter engine

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/IM000979.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/IM000978.jpg

36" dragster

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/EX000015.jpg

wings

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/EX000014.jpg

plane

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/supra95spd/EX000013.jpg

November 22, 2004

side note, make a new thread for your rc stuff so we can quit hijacking his thread. smile.gif INtrested in the helicopter and plane, got any more detaisl pricing etc?

gillbot · November 23, 2004

Holy hijack batman! tongue.gif

#2 has been ID'd!!!!

From an email I recieved at Tamiyaclub.com, "modified AYK Pro Radiant"

Makes sense since I found remnants of a pro radiant box in my stash!!! Now to find parts that will fit!!!

BlackBoosted2 · November 23, 2004

Car #3 is a late 80's Yokomo 4WD

I used to do a lot of RC racing, but really didnt start till 1994+

November 23, 2004

Wow - this thread brings back memories of 9th grade...

I have a MRC-Tamiya Thundershot equipped with Futaba Attack-R if anyone wants to buy it. It has one of those "wet magnet" motors that spins insane RPMs and lasts 4 1/2 minutes

Also a Kyosho Hi-Rider Vette, like new, with Futaba Attack. Has a Kyosho "Le Mans" 360 motor.

Damn, I can't believe I remember that much.

Will sell or trade either for a MRC-Tamiya Hot Shot...

gillbot · November 23, 2004

Anyone have any radios and reciever pairs they'd let go for low cost?

SlowmotionMotorsports · November 24, 2004

I have raced R/C cars for over 20 years.

I want the Hornet!!!

Car 2 is a Race Prep Pro Radiant released 1989-1991. At the time one of the fastest/best AWD cars ever made. It used oneway bearings in the front so in straight-aways the car was mostly 2wd to save battery life and add speed, but in a corner it went AWD and would pull the car thru a corner.

Car 3 is an old Yokomo (not very good as the front end could not handle bigger jumps)But supper quick on flatter tracks!

gillbot · November 24, 2004

If you are interested in the hornet, shoot me a PM. It does work also, I've been testing everything out. Speed controller could use a good cleaning or replacement but it will run as is IMHO. (with a good battery of course)

Any classic RC Car guys here?

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