Nikonite Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Hi, I am a totally new nitro owner and just bought two hsp 1/8 monster trucks. After being stitched up I have managed to find out what parts I need to fix them so hopefully that's going to be OK. I'm wondering if it's possible to convert one to a car for for use on tarmac? Would it just be a case of changing for smaller wheels? They have some odd kind of star shaped nut on them. I'd love a nice Subaru shell or the likes if possible too. Sorry if it's a stupid question, I ask them sometimes Edited June 22, 2016 by Nikonite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALHEAD Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Not really sure a Subaru shell will be possible as a monster truck is far wider in proportion it will look odd. there is nothing stopping you putting road wheels and tyres on it, stiffen and lower the suspension and it'll likely do quite well on road. for me tho, keep one and trade the other for a touring car of some description 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikonite Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 I think thats probably a good idea, I quite fancy a battery car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch_87 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 5 hours ago, Nikonite said: I think thats probably a good idea, I quite fancy a battery car Before you go out and buy various cars (although you will probably end up with a fair collection once you start!) its best to decide what you are wanting to do, are you looking to race competitively? Looking to run the car on road or off road? Just for fun? Etc. If you let us know what sort of things you are after we can help you - I am a newbie as well and this forum has been super helpful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikonite Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 I'm lucky to have a pretty big garden so just messing in there at the moment. I quite like the idea of building and repairing them. I love messing about with old stuff like my kyosho, making parts and patching it up. I'd love to build a scale car at some point, and maybe join a club. I don't think I'd be interested in racing but you never know. I guess it's a lot of the model maker side that appeals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch_87 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, Nikonite said: I'm lucky to have a pretty big garden so just messing in there at the moment. I quite like the idea of building and repairing them. I love messing about with old stuff like my kyosho, making parts and patching it up. I'd love to build a scale car at some point, and maybe join a club. I don't think I'd be interested in racing but you never know. I guess it's a lot of the model maker side that appeals. If you are looking for something off road and electric perhaps look at the HPI Firestorm - HPI have loads of upgrade parts, if you enjoy modding things perhaps look to get into ROSSA speed runs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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