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frankie wrote:...starting to look the part...

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Dude... You did that in a day... "Most impressive" doesn't even come close!

Hi Frankie, did you make the M8 body yourself?
Looks well cool!
Cheers
Wayne


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midlife306 wrote:Hi Frankie, did you make the M8 body yourself?
Looks well cool!
Cheers
Wayne


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Yep, it's a scratchbuilt top on a modified HL truck chassis..

Bloody hell, well done!
Cheers
Wayne


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Got the new batteries and I think they're going to be just perfect for these little trucks.

I've just started stripping my truck preparatory to the Matador build and noticed that the motors are a standard size, in which case it should be possible to upgrade them if anyone wants extra grunt.

Here is a possible source for heavier duty motors, haven't tried them but might give them a try once I get into the build.

http://mini4wd.pokedream.com/info/motors/index.shtml

Alwyn

I was wondering if maybe a tank turret rotation motor or an airsoft motor might be better than the stock motor in the trucks, but haven't gotten around to any experimentation. I have heard that installing an airsoft motor in the turret rotation unit can increase turret rotation speed, so it stands to reason that all these little motors aren't the same, it's just a question of figgerin' out which is best for this application. If it turns out that airsoft motors give more speed and torque I'm all set, since I have more scrap airsoft units with good motors in them than you can shake a big stick at.

I must agree the motor that comes with the stock truck is very underpowered.

I just ordered a Tamiya torque tuned motor locally for mine ( thanks for the information Alwyn)

Will see how she runs once I receive and install it.

Hehe, beat me to it, I've just ordered one off eBay too
TAMIYA 15134 4WD MINI RACER MINI 4WD TUNE-UP PARTS TORQUE-TUNED MOTOR https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1614386182
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Wayne


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Wayne the funny thing is while searching the web I came across a seller in Japan selling one for $232.00 US