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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!

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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.
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Guest 00Smurf
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?
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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.
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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.

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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
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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

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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!!!

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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...

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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!

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