Cheap Hornet Upgrade

[jellon]

Hi - I've offered to repair and do some basic upgrades on a friend's stock hornet.

Is there much worth doing beyond @shenlonco fishing line and suspension additions? 

Would a torque-tuned motor and metal bearing set for the job - as with the lunch box?

Also any suggestions for better rear wheels (UK based).

 

 

[whahooo]

Ballbearings is always a must.

On any Tamiya

[jellon]

It sounds like the hornet is quick enough with the basic silver can. Some people have said sport tuned is overdoing it. I guess it is light and the front wheels will tend to lift

[jellon]

I've gone with the full metal bearing set, fishing line mod and shortened front shock springs. Time to take it out for a spin

[Juggular]

On 3/7/2022 at 10:36 AM, jellon said:

the hornet is quick enough with the basic silver can

Yes, I always felt that way.  However, if you take it to a wide open space, you'll feel that it could use more speed.  It's always relative.