Need Help - Super Hotshot upgrades

[Ineptus_Mechanicus 1]

Hey guys, new R/C builder here. Been wanting an R/C car for a while now as it's been a decade or so since I had anything other than a late-eighties Tyco toy.

 

Just built my Super Hotshot and I'm looking at getting some upgrades, namely a BZ motor and U-joint axles. I've got the BZ motor ordered but I can't figure out which axles I need. I'm also looking for a heatsink (w/ or w/o fans) for the motor. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

 

[alvinlwh 7081]

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[Ineptus_Mechanicus 1]

Thanks. I've got one already I'll probably just modify if it gets too hard to find one that's specifically made for the Hotshot. I had a question about grease for the differentials, as well; I bought this tube of bicycle chain grease that appears to be functionally identical to the grease Tamiya ships with the kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L5YYYA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

I'm assuming this is okay to use? I'd get the Tamiya stuff but it's a month wait for it.

[alvinlwh 7081]

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[Ineptus_Mechanicus 1]

Hmm. Alright, how MUCH grease should I be using in these diffs? I know they're not supposed to be bathed in the stuff but the amount I was able to put in there and still have enough for the rest of the car seemed criminally small.

[alvinlwh 7081]

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[Sir Crashalot 265]

On 1/14/2022 at 9:42 PM, Ineptus_Mechanicus said:

I've got the BZ motor ordered but I can't figure out which axles I need. 

You'll need the Top Force axles and possibly 5x11x3mm inner hub bearings?

[ducatikid 44]

I've just finished my Super Hotshot. I went with Yeah Racing parts, shocks, 70mm universals and TA02 Bell crank steering. I also used M06 steering knuckles to eliminate bumpsteer

[GeeWings 2858]

looks fantastic @ducatikid, very cool.

[Silver-Can 402]

Agree - that looks noice. Very noice indeed 👌