Scott_CT
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question on a slightly different topic regarding this model.
I know that the 84431 (40th anniversary) and the 47362 (Black Edition) share a common body (1824141). How different is the body for the 49400 (1825465)? I really like this color scheme and have access to a full vintage body kit but I am not sure if it will fit.
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I will easily be able to build 2 complete cars. I already have new servos and will be picking up ESCs for both. One will be built from almost completely brand new parts and will not be run overly hard. The other I predict will end up needing chassis repairs as I intend to relive my mid teens again.....
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Finally started to get things laid out
here is what I am working with (I also have another brand new chassis)
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I know it was somebody from this forum....
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143280241027
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So while I have been gathering parts to do my Striker restoration I got my other vehicle up and running. Yesterday the MSC stopped functioning properly. I was going to replace it with another that I have on hand when I noticed that the end of the resistor had cracked off.
it is a 3 terminal. 10W 0.2 ohm + 0.2 ohm. Doesn’t seem to be an easy thing to find. Any leads are greatly appreciated.
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5 hours ago, 78Triumph said:
I'm about an hour north of Monmouth County. Manasquan Inlet is my go to beach, and it take me an hour with no traffic to get there.
I grew up 10 minutes from Sandy Hook and Sea Bright.
Hobby Masters in Red Bank was my go to shop in the late 80s
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1 hour ago, 78Triumph said:
I'd love to have others over to drive their trucks! Anyone is welcome!
Sweet! Now all I need is to get myself a crawler (as I open up a second browser window to shop), learn to drive it, and drive to NJ.
What part of NJ are you in? I grew up in Monmouth County.
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I have started gathering parts to do a restoration on my Striker. After searching every eBay site I could think of I only 1 B parts tree and with shipping it is $40.50 usd. It is killing me to pay that much but since the seller is apparently the only one with one I guess I don’t have a choice. I was able to pick up a couple parts for 85% below their BIN price so I guess things will even themselves out in the end.
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On 5/19/2019 at 9:43 AM, Swarm said:
I’ve got a whole sonic fighter kit for sale - but a bit pricey to post to the UK
That one in the link looks cracked makes me wonder if it’s brittle .
We will see. I bought the last one he had listed and it arrived in good shape.
It is indeed cracked and not in a spot that can be easily repaired.
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On 5/11/2019 at 2:31 AM, Jason1145 said:
It doesn't show on EBay UK despite searching worldwide
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303159347557
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On 3/8/2019 at 12:01 AM, Juggular said:
Our 2004 Subaru was about $20,000. Next year, it will be an average of $104/month (after 192 months). That's almost break-even point with buses, which would be $5 a day. ($104 divided by 20 working days= $5.2) If I were single, and if I drove it less than 16 years, taking a bus could be cheaper. --Not convenient, but cheaper-- Who even thinks about how long it would take to break even with buses? I've never commuted on a bus. (I don't even like math -- just that math is logical...)
You are leaving out one variable in your analogy......car insurance
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Soooooooo... I am at my parents house picking up my old cars (thanking my lucky stars that mom didn’t throw my stuff away years ago) and discovered that I was not nearly as organized 25 years ago as I am today. The good news, I have 3 useable chassis and 2 usable bodies. I also discovered why I put it away all those years ago. I must have wrecked it hard and broken both the chassis and the shock tower. I must have ordered the parts tree that contained the shock tower from MRC but what they sent me was the one for the Sonic Fighter and I did not have usable front shocks at the time. So more good news, the chassis and body that are currently assembled appears to have never been run. Shock tower and lower control arms are brand new. The bad, wheels and tires are in rough shape. I am pretty sure my radio will work but it is old school crystal type.
thinking I might be investing in a new radio. This restoration is already costing more than the car did when it was brand new and I haven’t even turned a screw yet.
i will sort through everything in the next few days and figure out the next steps.
parts are starting to arrive but some of them may take weeks as they are coming from overseas.
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On 5/14/2019 at 3:28 PM, Scott_CT said:
I should be able to find a micrometer pretty easily and will measure the axle shafts. Once I have my answer I will order the appropriate ones.
I picked up a cheap digital caliper today and put it to the test. My axels are measuring at 4.95mm so I think it is safe to say the 5mm hubs are the way to go.
*Edit*. I decided to go with the blue ones like that you have as the silver ones are too pricey once I factor in shipping. As an added plus I ordered a full set of alloy wheels from the same seller.
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I should be able to find a micrometer pretty easily and will measure the axle shafts. Once I have my answer I will order the appropriate ones.
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2 hours ago, Jason1145 said:
You mean the alloy ones from Pragu Store? I've no idea what the diameter of the shaft is but they fit perfect for the Striker if you buy the same ones, what others are you seeing?
This seller has them listed for both large and small shaft
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264078225863
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264078227778
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I really want to go a nice dark satin blue with silver and grey.
already ordered a bunch of parts that started to arrive yesterday. Will lay everything out once I have it all at my house but think I might be able to build 2 when all is said and done.
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I will be heading to NJ this weekend to pickup all of my RC stuff (I have an MRC MT10M also).
i have been out of this hobby for so long that it is becoming abundantly clear that there are a ton of things that I no longer know.
Things I can already see me needing advice on
Batteries— (last time I had the car running we were still using nicad. I doubt they will even take a charge at this point.
Motor.—I have the stock 540 and a 540 Sprint. My plan is to have a good looking runner not a shelf queen. Not sure I want to go ESC yet.
Bearings—. I am seeing a variety for sale with a wide range of prices.
Paint—. What kind of primer and paint is safe for a Striker body/chassis? I have a color in mind and am pretty sure Tamiya does not offer it.
i am pumped to get this going over the next couple weeks.
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On 4/19/2017 at 10:37 AM, VagabondStarJXF said:
You've received yours already? When did you order yours? I put an order in 3 weeks ago and nothing has arrived yet. :(
Quick question regarding these hubs. I am seeing them offered for bot a 5mm shaft and a 4.2mm shaft. Any idea which is the correct size?
starting to think I am going to need to order a micrometer
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On 4/7/2017 at 2:56 PM, Jason1145 said:
Bought this second hand and absolutely love the look of it, there will be lots of work to be done, some great ideas are in store for it and any help along the way is appreciated.
As it came to me, very dirty and yellowed, smelled a bit iffy too..... ahhhh musty!
Before any work is done I researched the badword out of it and found the front end s weak and it can be strengthened with a CRP front bumper....
Thanks to Grastens who guided me through the ins and outs of fitting this as it is not meant for the Striker but rather for a Kyosho FX10 and the holes line up slightly differently to the Striker.
I needed to elongate one of the metal braces holes to line up with the chassis, and even the plastic bumper needed adjustment too as the two holes pre drilled were out of line and would've meant a bent bumper once installed.
CRP Front bumper brace
Has anybody given any thought to filing/grinding down the metal plate on the CRP front bumper so that it better conforms to the shape of the a Striker chassis?
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My Mrs has put up with my main hobby, sports memorabilia, for as long as we have been together. Sometimes she accompanies me to expos but not as often since our daughter arrived. She doesn’t mind because I never spend money that I don’t have. She is not yet aware that I am about to start a restoration on my Striker that I have owned for close to 30 years and has been parked for over 20. I am sure she will not have an issue since I will not let it interfere with family time or professional life.
interestingly I still catch crap (in my 40s) from my father about my hobbies as he always makes comments about how much they cost. As my income level is my business I just shrug it off rather than throwing a bank statement at him so he can see that I can more than afford the what I do for fun.
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I know you said UK only but there is a nearly complete Striker for parts or repair on eBay USA right now.
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IF I can make the project work I already have some ideas for the color.
i want to say that the dog bones and axels came out of a friends wrecked Falcon.
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So a couple weeks ago my parents were visiting and my father mentioned starting to clean out their house as they are getting a bit older. He mentioned the 2 shelves of R/Cs that I have in their basement and asked what I was going to do with them. I have not touched these in close to 20 years, possibly longer.
That inquiry led me to this forum. Now I have a crazy itch to bring them back to life, especially my first car, the infamous Striker. I have a pretty good recollection of where it stands but started checking around the web for the availability of parts even before I have it back in my possession.
Found a NOS chassis on eBay the other day but lost out at $50 usd. Good thing I am pretty sure the chassis I have is in good shape.
I will be making the trip down to central NJ in the next couple of weeks and will bring everything home with me to start the resurrection. I am not a highly technical builder but am going to try to make a real attempt to build a really good looking car instead of the stock white.
Some parts that I can think of off the top of my head that I had on it when it got put away
rear tires and wheels off a Fox
front tires and wheels Sand Blasters off of a Brat
metal dog bones and axels
i threaded a second set of springs inside the stock springs to assist with the too soft front suspension.
Thats all I can think of right now. I will update once I have everything at my house.
Let the journey begin.......
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Shodog’s 30th Anniversary Porsche 934 runner
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That color is gorgeous! I have been looking at doing all 3 bodies (30th, 40th, and Black) but after seeing this I might not go black. Maybe a super dark blue or the infamous Porsche Yellow