grizzler_22 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi iv just got my first nitro car. I'm wanting to convert the pull start so that I can use a starter box instead. How do I go about doing this thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Presuming that the car is starter box compatible then all you have to do is buy a box and battery...charge it and line up the pegs then off you go. You can remove the pullstart and one way bearing and then fit a closed backplate but it is not imperative. However some cars can not be used with a starter box and others may need things changing for it to work...and not all boxes will work with all box compatible cars... What car is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanp Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 yeah what car is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzler_22 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 It's a habao hyper 7 28 edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanp Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 you got a pic of under the chassis? or is the flywheel open from underneath? as you need the flywheel to be uncovered to be able to bump start it in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's a habao hyper 7 28 edition. SMD box is very good and will work with it without any changes....I have one and power it with a 12v 7AH SLA battery but you can use lipo or stick packs too. Take care to line the pegs up properly as the chassis hole is quite tight...I find it easier to remove the engine. If you want to remove the pullstart bits then this is the closed backplate for the Macstar.28- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=25892&gclid=CNaE4--vucMCFSYTwwod35AAGQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzler_22 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ok cheers. I'll order one of them now. Is it just a case of taking the pull start of and screwing the new back plate on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Yes...more or less...remove pullstart...remove backplate (put piston at top of cylinder (TDC) before pulling)...remove one way bearing (turbo fan)...then fit new backplate. I always use a little RTV sealant but you will have a new O ring on the new backplate so no need really...but peace of mind if you do have some. Oh and make sure the surrounding area is clean before removing old backplate...do not want any dirt dropping in. Edited January 30, 2015 by Anthoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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