Steve
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Skid, regarding the info on the Hotshot! I only made that comparison because the Dark impact is the... |
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Professor says:
Personally yes i believe the Hotshot is more reliable but you have to accept that it's a vintage des... Read
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Steve
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Skid, will dark impact wheels fit directly onto a Hotshot, and will most lipo batteries fit into the... |
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Professor says:
You'll need hex adapters but these are readily available and you can then fit the dark impact wheels... Read
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Liam
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Just got some orginal decals for my tamiya ranger and the front white stripe is short and won't wrap... |
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Professor says:
There was a revision to the F150 shell and they made the front arches a different length.... Read
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Steve
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Hello Skid, Are there any down sides to the Hotshot? I want one for a runner/basher and will proba... |
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Professor says:
The Hotshot is pretty tough to be honest and a good runner. It would cope fine with a sport tuned mo... Read
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matt f
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are there any bodys on the market that would fit an avante 2001?... |
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Professor says:
I'm sure there are but i would go for a repro Avante shell. To be honest even a genuine Tamiya re-re... Read
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z00ter
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Hi,
I have a TL02 basher, and want to change the aheels on it to something that would fit the new ... |
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Professor says:
Offset shouldn't make it rub the arms, the offset is how far the outside edge of the rim sits from t... Read
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super champ
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Tamiya is planning to release the Porsche SRS 911 Martini in late September on a TT-01 frame what do... |
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Professor says:
Mixed opinions if i'm honest. It's a fine looking car and probably better on a modern chassis but re... Read
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Jeff
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My juggernaut 2 rc didn't run smoothly forward its slipping and grinding, but backward is ok, whats ... |
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Professor says:
Just slipping would normally be wheels spinning inside the tyres a loose pinion, loose slipper clutc... Read
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danny owens
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Skidmeister! Is it true that Tamiya kit aluminium pinions are rubbish? I've read I should replace t... |
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Professor says:
Yes Tamiya aluminium pinion gears are pretty poor. They're very soft and do tend to wear quickly. Wi... Read
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Utah892
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I have an original manta ray from the 90's it doesn't have a motor anymore, I want to place somethin... |
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Professor says:
The Manta Ray gearbox is pretty strong and will easily cope with some pretty hot motors. A 23T black... Read
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danny owens
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Hello again Professor! I've discovered a well known RC Bearings company and need to buy Thrust Beari... |
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Professor says:
Well they're the same as an 1150 bearing as i recall, 11mm outer diameter and 5mm internal hole. You... Read
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matt
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Hi I found my old king cab with no body, and a broken but patchable chassis. I know I will need to w... |
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Professor says:
Yes, pretty much any 1/10 truck shell would fit, i would go for a lexan shell on this chassis. Most ... Read
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Dr Plumb sucker
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Hi Prof, How's it hanging
Can you tell me what colours/paint codes are the alternative box art lunc... |
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Professor says:
Hmm i'm sorry i don't know, not sure this was an official colour scheme but more an idea Tamiya put ... Read
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Jimbo
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Aloha, just found this site and its awesome must say that it brings back child hood memeries..
What... |
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Professor says:
Thanks for the compliments. Yes a modern 540 sized brushless system will fit in most of the old cars... Read
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zambo*76
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Thanks prof keep up the work.... |
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Professor says:
You're welcome shir!... Read
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zambo*76
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Hi what type of batteries do you prefer lipo or NiCad d. And is using a 3ch steer wheel transmitter ... |
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Professor says:
Lipo are lighter and deliver more current and voltage relative to their size. Lipo packs only have a... Read
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danny owens
asks:
Hello Profesor, you are the vintage Tamiya Guru, so please can you tell me if a Super Sabre body she... |
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Professor says:
Well the answer is yes and no! The body mounts are the same but the Sabre uses shorter rear shocks a... Read
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Gauzzz
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hi, prof. i have tamiya falcon, i want to rebuild my falcon. need your advice after 18 years, part h... |
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Professor says:
Ebay is your friend, pretty much everything is available if you are patient.... Read
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Matt
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Hi, I have a Tamiya Mad Fighter 58275 that I got back around 2001.
I got it out yesterday for the ... |
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Professor says:
Hi, different people collect different cars for different reasons. This model could be collectible a... Read
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colin russell
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every time i take my carson super attack out i get interference and the throttle jams on for a few s... |
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Professor says:
Try changing the motor, receiver eye. One at a time until you know what's faulty. Yes you can use yo... Read
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