Hotshot Heatsinks&undercarriage Protection

[Striker01]

Does anyone know where I could find a heatsink to fit my hotshot without altering/cutting the car? I'm also looking at making some sort of an undercarriage shield such as the supershot had.

My only issue with that one is how do you get the battery out?

[Percymon]

ebay lists the supershot type under chassis protection plate, sometimes also refered to as revised front bumber. This may give you an idea of the fixing options.

Perhaps fitting some discrete ducting to increase airflow over the ESC and/or motor might help - most model/hobby shops stock metal tubing in various sizes which should be relatively easy to bend and cable tie to a suitable structure.

Cooling or removing heat from the radio box section is even more difficult with the old Hotshot chassis as there is no top access cover to play tunes with.

[aldebaran]

The way to remove the battery with the Supershot undercarriage plate installed is to unscrew one of the battery side holders, pivot it aside and slide the battery out sideways.

[Striker01]

The way to remove the battery with the Supershot undercarriage plate installed is to unscrew one of the battery side holders, pivot it aside and slide the battery out sideways.

Than you'd never have to fiddle around with those little clips anymore too.

[aldebaran]

Than you'd never have to fiddle around with those little clips anymore too.

It is actually an officially recommended procedure specified in the hop up kit. You will have to replace the screw after swapping batteries.

[Striker01]

It is actually an officially recommended procedure specified in the hop up kit. You will have to replace the screw after swapping batteries.

Correct me if I got this wrong- every time you change/take the batt out you will need to replace the screw that holds on of the doors that hold the battery in place?

[aldebaran]

Correct me if I got this wrong- every time you change/take the batt out you will need to replace the screw that holds on of the doors that hold the battery in place?

Well, you just unscrew it then screw it back on when you're done. The clips don't sound so bad after all. I typically leave my battery in and don't bother to swap, too much hassle.

Remove this screw.

[Striker01]

Thanks a lot man, appreciate the efforts with the pic too. I was actually thinking of this last night.....why do I even need to take the battery out for? It doesn't make a lot of sense. The only thing I might do is upgrade to a LIPO unit.

[aldebaran]

No problem. I'm usually done once I drain the battery.

I've also recently completed my HotShot refurbishment. Re-oiled all the bearings, replaced the cracked front and rear gearboxes and put brand new shocks in. I'm tackling the TT-01 upgrade tonight.

[Striker01]

No problem. I'm usually done once I drain the battery.

I've also recently completed my HotShot refurbishment. Re-oiled all the bearings, replaced the cracked front and rear gearboxes and put brand new shocks in. I'm tackling the TT-01 upgrade tonight.

That's pretty neat man. What is the TT01 upgrade? I don't know what else to do to this car besides give it a more powerfull motor. Would a Lipo do anything speed wise?

[aldebaran]

That's pretty neat man. What is the TT01 upgrade? I don't know what else to do to this car besides give it a more powerfull motor. Would a Lipo do anything speed wise?

TT-01 is my R/C on-road chassis which I'm swapping out plastic parts for aluminum. I currently have a Ferrari F430 outershell and getting two Lambo Gallardo bodies for back up.

The LiPo battery will give you a much longer run time. If you want speed, you should look at a brushless motor.

[Striker01]

TT-01 is my R/C on-road chassis which I'm swapping out plastic parts for aluminum. I currently have a Ferrari F430 outershell and getting two Lambo Gallardo bodies for back up.

The LiPo battery will give you a much longer run time. If you want speed, you should look at a brushless motor.

Good luck on the projects, I think the LiPo would definitely be good to have as an upgrade. I know if I get the brushless setup I'd have to change the esc and do all of that again, therefore tear the car apart again.

I'm starting to like the dirt tuned tamiya motor. Any opinions on it?

[terry.sc]

Correct me if I got this wrong- every time you change/take the batt out you will need to replace the screw that holds on of the doors that hold the battery in place?

The official way is to leave the screw out of the rear hole of one of the holders, so you can lift it off the peg it fits over and swing it out of the way.

[Striker01]

The official way is to leave the screw out of the rear hole of one of the holders, so you can lift it off the peg it fits over and swing it out of the way.

Gotcha, so no need for a screw at all than if i'm following here.