clutch1988 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello, I have recently discovered my dads old Tamiya Sand Scorcher. it appears to have been well used, its in quite bad shape, missing a few parts etc. However, I hope that there is enough there to work with and I can rebuild it and restore her back to working condition. I could use some help and advice on how best to proceed. I have had rc cars before having used to race at local clubs, but I have never attempted something like this. After having a quick look online, I see that Tamiya have remade the Sand Scorcher. So, I take it that spare parts might be easier to get hold of. I see that Tamiya has a manual online for the 'new' model, are both the modern reproduction and original identical? Also, does anyone have any opinion what i should do in regard to electronics? Is it easy to upgrade everything to give a higher performance? I have seen youtube videos of people running brushless etc. Finally, if anyone has any more advice on how to approach a project such as this, I would be very grateful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) I`d strip it down fully...chk all the parts....then replace as needed.....then rebuild.......I did this with my 1987 Tamiya striker......looks better then ever now.......I`d stick with a brushed motor but with a newer esc...not a msc..... Edited March 17, 2017 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Pie Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Be nice to see if you can source any NOS parts too, that way it would stay original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch1988 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 20 hours ago, evssv said: I`d strip it down fully...chk all the parts....then replace as needed.....then rebuild.......I did this with my 1987 Tamiya striker......looks better then ever now.......I`d stick with a brushed motor but with a newer esc...not a msc..... Thanks for that. Can I ask why you think I am better to get a brushed motor as opposed to going brushless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I`m not sure the stock gears will take brushless......but if u go with a mild bl set up it may b ok...I`m sure sumone will confirm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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