Am I gonna overcook her 😟

[Bennett Ironman 100]

Soz if this is a silly question..I tried to search the forum for specific 'Grasshopper' builds but doesn't seem to find anything.....just finished my DT03 and found the forum a massive help...apart from it causes my wallet untold damage with all your hop ups and bling advice 👊👊

[xzenonuk 79]

grab full bearings for it 

[Bennett Ironman 100]

Got a 540 Tamiya Tuned !!!! Do I need any adapter and what size pinion 💪💪

[SupraChrgd82 1425]

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ampro?section=Tamiya+Grasshopper&s=0

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ampro?section=Tamiya+Hornet&s=0

 

[Krustybus 214]

No adapter needed for the 540. You'll need a 32 DP 18 tooth pinion...then watch it fly 😁

[Carmine A 2046]

On 8/7/2020 at 9:10 AM, SupraChrgd82 said:

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ampro?section=Tamiya+Grasshopper&s=0

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ampro?section=Tamiya+Hornet&s=0

 

Abso-freaking-tively!!! 👍👍😁

If you had to choose TWO items... The Battery Door Retainer - and the Double Wishbone Front Suspension Kit!! 💯👏👏👏

One will save you GRIEF, the other will TRANSFORM that Iconic little Buggy!!  But why stop at TWO!?? 😁

[Bennett Ironman 100]

Oh no ......been watching some You Tube stuff...now I can't decide between a 'Hopper' or a Hornet 😖😖

[xzenonuk 79]

On 8/14/2020 at 6:33 PM, Bennett Ironman said:

Oh no ......been watching some You Tube stuff...now I can't decide between a 'Hopper' or a Hornet 😖😖

hornet is higher spec out the box, it is hoppys big brother 

[Bennett Ironman 100]

So it's gonna be the 'Hopper' box art plus 540 Torque Tuned 18t pinion and ball bearing set...battery door mod and that ladies and gentlemen is gonna be it 😬😬.... already got my eye on the GPM blue components for my DT03 😳

[Bennett Ironman 100]

Excitement today I ordered the ball bearing hop up ....just need the 'Hopper' now 🙄

[Carmine A 2046]

2 hours ago, Bennett Ironman said:

Excitement today I ordered the ball bearing hop up ....just need the 'Hopper' now 🙄

MINOR detail 😜

[Bennett Ironman 100]

On 8/7/2020 at 2:44 PM, xzenonuk said:

grab full bearings for it 

Ordered today 👍

[Bennett Ironman 100]

With the much anticipated 'Hopper' build on the horizon...I have been hooked on the tube watching ..... various vids of the legendary 'Hopper' with the 540 motor fitted....I have a spare Tamiya Torque tuned knocking about....I was gonna drop her the build from the off...but no quiet worried it could be a bit much for the 'old gal' should I bin that idea and go with a standard 540 can ? 

Edited August 22, 2020 by Bennett Ironman

[Biz73 603]

A Torque Tuned motor isn't much more powerful than a standard silver can. It shouldn't be a problem.

[Krustybus 214]

I've run a Torque Tuned in mine, it's great fun. Only took it out as I wanted to pep up my Blitzer a little. Got another one to fit although a standard 540 silver can is still fun

[Carmine A 2046]

The AmPro Engineering (or equivalent) Front Double Wishbone Kit DOESN'T steal the charm from the Hopper.... 

But it will drastically improve Steering ability (meaning, it will actually STEER with a 540!!) 😜   It will prevent that awful squat, when stopping or going in reverse.  It won't turn it into a TRF , but it will be more enjoyable! 😉   Although... I did the same Kit for my Lunchbox. It DID transform THAT, because its high center of gravity and INACCURATE Front Suspension made it a real challenge to drive. Now it's a JOY, but can still do bonkers Lunchie stuff!!

If you were to only do one thing - this would be it.

[Bennett Ironman 100]

More drama now I can't decide between the 'Candy Green' Or the 'standard' 😴😴

[TurnipJF 9192]

Candy Green FTW!!

[Carmine A 2046]

X2 Candy Green

[Grumpy pants 4465]

X3 Candy Green 💥

[Krustybus 214]

X4 Candy Green...if not get a standard one and paint it green 😜

[Bennett Ironman 100]

The 'Candy Green' Hopper is on order 😅😅