FoxShot 280 Posted January 16, 2021 So, i have an original 85 Hotshot I scored about 18 months ago on Ebay. it came with some spares, and a few mods along with the original release front arms and pivot balls (not fitted, and the updated versions). in getting it running it received an eTronix 4950KV Brushless setup. What i dont want to do is destroy the original gearbox internals or cases. Along with a full RC Channel suspension upgrade, and Mk2 Chassis tub. Will I need new drive cups too? And will those remove the need for different length drive shafts? This will potentially mean I end up with 2 Hotshots as i also bought a new body as the original one was so well cut out and painted. Also, does anyone recognise the Hotshot? it had a grey and green painted chassis when I got it, with silver painted gearboxes As It Arrived. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Falcon Lad ll 4 Posted February 7, 2021 How are you getting on with this? I have a similar dilema as lacking a front drive shaft on the original car. Have you resolved with re-re parts on your car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxShot 280 Posted July 14, 2021 On 2/7/2021 at 4:58 PM, Old Falcon Lad ll said: How are you getting on with this? I have a similar dilema as lacking a front drive shaft on the original car. Have you resolved with re-re parts on your car? Not done anything yet re the gearboxes. Will probably just order late model cases, gears and bits. Then I will officially have 2 Hotshots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2943 Posted July 14, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 11:27 AM, FoxShot said: Those RC Channel parts really are lovely! In answer to your question, if the slots are worn on the gearbox drive cups, it's probably a good idea to replace them. Same goes for the wheel axles too. The main difference between the gearbox cups on the re-release is that they no longer have the incredibly tricky to fit and remove C clips that stop them popping out. So my advice would be, if you want to keep the gearbox housings and internals safe, buy a whole set of new ones! Either way, the re-release also has different length drivehsafts front and back, so whether you only replace part of the drivetrain or all of it, you will still need 4x gearbox cups, 2 front driveshafts, 2 rear driveshafts and 4 wheel axles. The good news is that on the re-release the wheels axles are the same front and rear. Hope that helps and look forward to seeing this finished! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnas42 53 Posted March 2, 2022 Hi foxshot. how are you getting on with you’re hotshot project? did you get it up and running with the modern electrics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites