Idea please

[monkeymoped]

Just got a Tamiya wild one and looking to restore and update it but what and where can I find this part the fuse thingy that sits just above the motor towards the main chassis would have a pic but Can't post any 

Edited March 31, 2018 by monkeymoped
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[jea]

is this the part ?  if yes there are some 2nd hand ones on ebay  or new from the usa . or go for a esc .. https://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-1060-brushed-waterproof-esc-sbec/rc-car-products/404964 . think this is the go to one , but there are lots to chose from ... 

Edited March 30, 2018 by jea

[monkeymoped]

Yep thats the one thankyou 

[monkeymoped]

Do you know what it's called so I can look for it on eBay??

[OllieNZ]

It's a ceramic resistor

https://tamiyabase.com/index.php?option=com_joodb&view=article&joobase=10&id=956&Itemid=775

 

[monkeymoped]

Cheers ollienz 

Not sure what to go for yet as may update it and get a more powerful motor in it 

[OllieNZ]

15 hours ago, monkeymoped said:

Cheers ollienz 

Not sure what to go for yet as may update it and get a more powerful motor in it 

That type of mechanical speed controller only has 3 positions full/half/low speed (that's what the resistor is for). Unless you're trying to do a full restoration, swapping the mechanical speed controller out for a modern ESC will put you leaps and bounds ahead in terms of controllability and efficiency 

Edited April 1, 2018 by OllieNZ

[monkeymoped]

Going for full esc update for more control .power and general efficiency 

[OllieNZ]

Can't go wrong with the hobbywing 1060/1080 then 

The 1080 is more expensive but is has a lot of programmable settings

[monkeymoped]

Cool think I'll have a look at them 

[monkeymoped]

Fancying trying to convert to brushless is that a possibility ??

[OllieNZ]

10 hours ago, monkeymoped said:

Fancying trying to convert to brushless is that a possibility ??

It's possible but I'm not familiar enough with the tamiya to offer any pointers

[XV Pilot]

Yes it is. Something around the 17.5t level would suit it well, faster than stock, but not too fast for the chassis to handle.

 

In terms of gear, I'd recommend the Tamiya TBLE-02 ESC due to its affordable price and gentle gearbox-friendly throttle profile, along with a Turnigy Trackstar sensored brushless motor due to its affordability, easily accessible connectors and red anodising which looks great with the Wild One rollcage. 

Edited April 2, 2018 by XV Pilot

[monkeymoped]

Cool that's sound 

[heavyleftthumb]

Also keep an eye on gearbox, as they are prone to slipping.. If it begins. To jump the teeth. The. It would need to be shimmer. Up to avoid damage to internals.. 

[monkeymoped]

Cheers dude the gear box does look ok but I'll definitely keep an on it 

[monkeymoped]

On 02/04/2018 at 10:55, XV Pilot said:

Yes it is. Something around the 17.5t level would suit it well, faster than stock, but not too fast for the chassis to handle.

 

In terms of gear, I'd recommend the Tamiya TBLE-02 ESC due to its affordable price and gentle gearbox-friendly throttle profile, along with a Turnigy Trackstar sensored brushless motor due to its affordability, easily accessible connectors and red anodising which looks great with the Wild One rollcage. 

 

What Lipo battery would you recommend bearing in mind that it will need to be a hump back one and what charger to go with battery as I want to really stretch the chassis capabilities 

[XV Pilot]

The Wild One doesn't need a hump back battery - a standard stick pack shaped LiPo will do nicely. I like the Core RC ones from Modelsport, as they are a good match for both the curvature and the length of a NiMH or NiCad pack, and thus fit pretty much all vintage Tamiyas without modification.

 

As for the charger, I use an Overlander RC6-VSR. It works reliably and quite quietly even when the fan engages. 

[NOFX]

Measure the battery tray, then go onto hobbyking uk & find the highest mah Lipo that'll fit.  

[monkeymoped]

Thanks