Pata76 501 Posted July 30, 2017 Can someone tell me if this is a good 2wd model or just a novice play car. Regards Patrik 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted July 30, 2017 Fast 2wd buggy racer on dirt. Not a looker or a top-of-the-line model but a really nice dirt runner. If you're buying a used one, be sure to check the differentials as the diff is usually the problem with these. Cheers 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted July 30, 2017 Mongoose is right. They're light and quick in stock form. Add oil filled shocks and maybe the metal motor plate from the Astute and the car could give an RC10 of the same era a run for its money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted August 5, 2017 Ok so now i have a restore project Madcap. What upgrades should i get for it? Regards Patrik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted August 5, 2017 Ball races and oil shocks would be my first upgrades.. I would also rebuild the Ball differential with some quality ball diff grease.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted August 5, 2017 What shocks would be good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted August 5, 2017 Honestly, if you aren't too concerned about looks, Tamiya CVA shocks work great, shorts for the rear, minis for the front. On the last Madcap I salvaged, I used the Tamiya DT02/DT03 full damper set 54567 in combination with the stock springs. It was fairly inexpensive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerang_kid 18 Posted August 15, 2017 I have just restored my vintage madcap. As above people have suggested ball bearings and oil shocks. I stripped and cleaned the gearbox and used schumacher silicon ball diff grease. I have put some 3Racing alloy shocks on mine, some adjustable turnbuckles for a DT02, Replaced the stupid coat hanger wire that connects to two steering arms with ball joints and an adjustable turnbuckle to take out the sloppyness. Also I replaced the plastic supports in the gearbox with metal astute ones and replaced the motor plate with an Astute one. I used modern 2.2 wheels with Schumacher mini pins tyres on vintage racing. I finished it off with a TGB body off ebay. Forgot to say, this is riding on a brand new Chassis, new front and rear bumpers, newish front bulkhead, new wing support, new battery supports. Might have to vinyl wrap the underside as its nice and shiny and not that scratched. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted August 18, 2017 This is how my Madcap turned out that my wife got me for my birthday. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted August 20, 2017 Going to change to Tamiya Egress lightweight wheels and hybrid tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinjpayne 273 Posted August 20, 2017 Fantastic looking car!! What wheels and tyres is it on now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted August 20, 2017 Tamiya 53728 4WD Off-Road Dish Wheels Tamiya 54187 Dual Block Tyres C (4WD/Front, 62/25) Tamiya 54188 Dual Block Tyres C (4WD/Rear, 62/35) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinjpayne 273 Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks, but it's a 2wd... how did you fit the fronts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted August 20, 2017 I use GPM hex adaptors for DT03 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinjpayne 273 Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks Patrik, that makes sense.👍 V/R, Martin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted September 5, 2017 Now its complete with turnbuckles front and rear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granddad Stinky 975 Posted September 5, 2017 I've seen that on FB, outstanding! I love the wheels, where are they from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted September 5, 2017 The wheels are Kyosho re-re Turbo Scorpion 2.2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granddad Stinky 975 Posted September 5, 2017 They suit it very well. I've got a Turbo Scorpion re-re, I haven't even opened the box yet. 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted September 17, 2017 I liked the Top Force combo and that´s how its going to remain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeekelemental 528 Posted September 18, 2017 Mine runs M3 steering rods with original balls via 51111 ball ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pata76 501 Posted November 12, 2017 Here is how it looks now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites