Upgrades for Fire Dragon/Terra Scorcher/Etc.

[Jacques.Eloff 2]

Hi, looking for some guidance on hop up parts for a Fire Dragon kit that I recently purchased. I have already purchased the following:

• Bearing set
• Hobbywing EZ Run brushless motor and ESC combo (3652SL 4000KV)
• Steel support for the weak A5 part

I'm now looking for some aluminium shocks and maybe a few other suspension/steering upgrades, but it's hard to find these, since Fire Dragon does not have a chassis ref #/code like many other Tamiya models do. Any thoughts on how I can search for some parts, eg. aluminium suspension bits to start with? FWIW, I am based in the UK, but happy to order from RCJazz etc. in the East if necessary.

Also, apart from the weak A5 part, are there any other recommended upgrades for Fire Dragon? 

Thanks!

[Frog Jumper 3658]

Here are a few lists I’ve put together over the couple of months.  I’ve been collecting hopups and upgrades for my Super Mega Fire Dragon...

Suspensions Pins:
(2) #54395
(2) #54695
(1) #53301
(1) #53585
(1) #53539

Do a search for Taffer’s posts on the subject.

 

Prop Shaft:
(1) #54501
(1) #19808130

Shaft from TT02 and joints from Super Hot Shot.  Some mods to the chassis will be needed.

 

Steering:
ThunderDragonCy’s Shapeways bearing steering kit with 630 and 730 bearings, screws, nuts, etc.
(1) #53585
(1) 23mm turnbuckle (#49324)
(2) 32mm turnbuckle (#49326)

The last two items are the Tamiya Red turnbuckles I’m planning on using.  The style and color you use is up to you.

 

Camber Arms:
(1) #50596
(1) #19804206
(1) #52539
(1) #50591
(4) m3x15 screw w/ m3 nylock nut

This one is still in development and I may change up the connection at the chassis.

 

Shock lengths:
Front = 64mm
Rear = 70mm

#50519 can do both lengths.

 

There are (3) bearings in the tranny that are not included in many of the bearing kits.  I’m going to try out #53136 in these spots. I also ordered some 1150 flanged bearings and some 5x11x4 standard bearings to test out.

 

Pinion:
Robinson #1713 - 13t steel

#1714 = 14t, #1715 = 15t, etc

 

Vintage and upgrade tranny parts:
x10127
#50337
#50602
#3550026

Vintage drive shafts and joints:
#50335
#50336

Holy Grails:
#50338 rear sway bar
#50339 t-shot rear wing kit
#50362 t-shot camber arm kit
 

Thoughts on wheels and tires:
From what I understand, the 2” Schumacher tires will fit the Dragon wheels.  I have yet to test.

Hot Shot wheels are a direct fit replacement.

Use #53056 and your favorite 2.2” wheels and tires.

If you get lucky, the vintage Duratrax #51xx series tires are 1.9” and will fit the Dragon wheels.

 

Corrections and comments are welcome!

Terry

 

 

 

 

[Jacques.Eloff 2]

 

3 hours ago, Frog Jumper said:

Thanks Terry for such a comprehensive list, will do some searching on those bits.

Cheers,

Jacques

 

Here are a few lists I’ve put together over the couple of months.  I’ve been collecting hopups and upgrades for my Super Mega Fire Dragon...

Suspensions Pins:
(2) #54395
(2) #54695
(1) #53301
(1) #53585
(1) #53539

Do a search for Taffer’s posts on the subject.

 

Prop Shaft:
(1) #54501
(1) #19808130

Shaft from TT02 and joints from Super Hot Shot.  Some mods to the chassis will be needed.

 

Steering:
ThunderDragonCy’s Shapeways bearing steering kit with 630 and 730 bearings, screws, nuts, etc.
(1) #53585
(1) 23mm turnbuckle (#49324)
(2) 32mm turnbuckle (#49326)

The last two items are the Tamiya Red turnbuckles I’m planning on using.  The style and color you use is up to you.

 

Camber Arms:
(1) #50596
(1) #19804206
(1) #52539
(1) #50591
(4) m3x15 screw w/ m3 nylock nut

This one is still in development and I may change up the connection at the chassis.

 

Shock lengths:
Front = 64mm
Rear = 70mm

#50519 can do both lengths.

 

There are (3) bearings in the tranny that are not included in many of the bearing kits.  I’m going to try out #53136 in these spots. I also ordered some 1150 flanged bearings and some 5x11x4 standard bearings to test out.

 

Pinion:
Robinson #1713 - 13t steel

#1714 = 14t, #1715 = 15t, etc

 

Vintage and upgrade tranny parts:
x10127
#50337
#50602
#3550026

Vintage drive shafts and joints:
#50335
#50336

Holy Grails:
#50338 rear sway bar
#50339 t-shot rear wing kit
#50362 t-shot camber arm kit
 

Thoughts on wheels and tires:
From what I understand, the 2” Schumacher tires will fit the Dragon wheels.  I have yet to test.

Hot Shot wheels are a direct fit replacement.

Use #53056 and your favorite 2.2” wheels and tires.

If you get lucky, the vintage Duratrax #51xx series tires are 1.9” and will fit the Dragon wheels.

 

Corrections and comments are welcome!

Terry

 

 

 

 

 

[DaveBuildsRC 210]

metal prop shaft

Tamiya Terra Scorcher Steel Metal Driveshaft (P347PSQRS) by badaboom49 (shapeways.com)

 

[EEK2112 8]

Dave...Do you have and use the metal driveshaft from shapeways? Is it smooth? no binding/friction? I'm not sure if I want to try that or go with the Hotshot joints/TT02 prop shaft.

Any opinions on this anyone?