*UPDATE My Skyline Nitro R/C build thread

I know there are threads of rc cars but I plan to post many pics with my progress. I'd rather have a personal thread instead.

The car started it's life as a MR-4TC SD RTR Yokomo 4wd electric drift car. It belonged to the bosses son and he had problems with the electronics. I acquired it for free and converted it to nitro using a megatech .16 engine that belongs on a rc dragster. I made a quick video at my work but had problems controlling it because of the heavy nitro motor towards the back. I need to balance it with some extra weight in the front to get it to handle better. Enjoy










I just finished the paint and trimming. The body is not attached to the chassis yet. I want to secure it without drilling holes for the body post. Maybe velcro?






This video is not with plastic drift tires. They are soft rubber tires.

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I picked up some leds from radioshack for the taillights and headlights. I also got a tuner kit from HPI that includes mirrors, intercooler, and exhaust tip. I'm waiting on some neodymium magnets to mount the body.

Re: My Skyline Nitro R/C build thread

Thing looks sick man! Wish I knew how to do that, because that hobby looks way fun!

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Russianred said:

Thing looks sick man! Wish I knew how to do that, because that hobby looks way fun!

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It's fun but can be very aggravating at the same time. Just like with any hot rod, almost every time you touch it something needs adjustment, or something breaks. That's why I only run in the winter. Sometimes you need a break. If you know how to turn a screwdriver I'm sure you could handle this hobby though. Just start with something cheap and decide later how serious you are about the hobby.

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im interested in this hobby, any suggestions of where to start?

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You may want to give your chassis some thought, aren't you worried about heat from the engine melting the plastic surrounding it?

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Wildman said:

You may want to give your chassis some thought, aren't you worried about heat from the engine melting the plastic surrounding it?

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naa, the motor gets hot but not that hot. The muffler I'm using is also plastic. I've ran about 8 tanks so far with no problems.

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Thats hellaflush..hahah

I used to do this when I was younger, except my parents wouldn't let me have the gas powered ones...so I had to use the electric ones

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Skyy said:

Thats hellaflush..hahah

I used to do this when I was younger, except my parents wouldn't let me have the gas powered ones...so I had to use the electric ones

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yea, I started off with electric. My dad got me into nitro rc when I was about 10. There is something about the smell and noise of a nitro motor that got me hooked. Did you guys know that you can buy a supercharger for the little motors. Check out rbinnovations.com

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Do you plan on running events with this or just for fun? I know at a track by us they actually have weekly races with a points system and everything

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No, its just for fun. The rc hobby is not that big around here. We have two hobby shops and an off-road track.