Hotshot Re-build Tips

[vanhack]

Dear All,

I have a hotshot from 1985, that requires some TLC. In order to rebuild it, I will need some parts, would be better to source the original parts, or buy the new re-release kit. There is even a selller here that is selling the built re re, which I can butcher for parts.

I stay in Dubai, UAE and shipping will makes the original parts more expensive than they are already.

The hotshot is my fav vehicle of Tamiya, I have frog too, and that is in worst condition, and ultimately I want to re-build my blazer.

[Percymon]

I've done it / doing it currently although my start point was probably a lot worse than yours....

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?...c=59979&hl=

Parts are widely available within the UK, although i've bought some from tamiyaparts, some from vintage-tamiyaparts and other via ebay sellers like europro and victor101 here.

I've probably spent £130 on parts including new body which on one hand is a bit silly but on the other is still cheaper than a Re-re and i've had the enjoyment of stripping, cleaning part finding etc which for me was more enjoyable than just opening a box and building new. I've also got a brushless system on route from HK.

There are few differences in the various Hotshot models, so be careful when buying parts - most parts are interchangeable, but hotshot 2 used different rear suspension set-up so has less stabilizers balls in its parts bag (2) rather than 4 for the hotshot original and re-re. Theres a thread not too long ago about gearbox cases, and specing for E clips vs the original fragile and minute C clips.

[stu22]

Dear All,

I have a hotshot from 1985, that requires some TLC. In order to rebuild it, I will need some parts, would be better to source the original parts, or buy the new re-release kit. There is even a selller here that is selling the built re re, which I can butcher for parts.

I stay in Dubai, UAE and shipping will makes the original parts more expensive than they are already.

The hotshot is my fav vehicle of Tamiya, I have frog too, and that is in worst condition, and ultimately I want to re-build my blazer.

Do it the old fashioned way, start looking for parts cars to take apart.

My Hotshot is assembled from 3 different parts cars I got at auction. Total cost was around $100, and I have enough spare parts to throw together a Hotshot 2 after winning a complete rear end. Given the cost of the re-release if I got one I would build it instead of using it for parts.

My Frog was done the same way but only required 2 cars and a few extra parts.

[HunterZero]

Yes there are quite a few subtle changes to the new Hot Shot compared to the old car. While most parts are compatible, some parts have to be swapped over as a set. For example, to use the new Hot Shot driveshafts, you need to change the wheel axles and gearbox cups, and if you want to use the new gearbox cases, you have to use the correct E-rings to hold the drive joints in instead of the thin C clips. The prop joints and prop shaft are different. The shock dampers are different. The re-re chassis is from the Hot Shot II, and has the access hatch. However parts like the suspension arms, gears, roll cage and bumper are the same.

If you buy a re-re kit, I'd assemble it and run it as a re-re. To restore the original car, it's a good idea to buy used examples in good condition and use them as a source for spares. I've rebuilt my Super Shot this way.

- James

[MAD RACER]

I re built my Super Shot buy purchasing a new re re kit.

Turned out way cheaper and had pares left over for my Hot Shot. ( Both are runners)

After i stripped my S/Shot down i found more things broken.

As Hunter Zero said there are lots of small changes, and i think for the better. My S/Shot had broken/ Cracked front gear box, Chassis, Rear gearbox and all gears need replacing so i used most of the re re parts. Center drive shaft is way better too.

My thoughts are if its a runner by a re re kit to have all new parts and better designed, as well as no fatigue parts. ( just use the re re kit as James said) Mine was different as i wanted a original Super Shot.

A shelf queen keep it original.

[vanhack]

Thanks folks, will look into what is needed first, before investing in the re re route or buying an old scrapped one.