| So your new to RC cars and just want something | | | | crank the size was 1/4x28. Using a number 3 bit you |
| fast for a reasonable price? This page can give you | | | | can drill out the pilot shaft nut then re cut new threads |
| some basic tip on how to reach that goal. This is by no | | | | with a tap. All the engine mounting points for this engine |
| means a guide to build a legal racing RC car. I am by | | | | are the same as the stock .12 engine. With any new |
| no means an expert and this is meant for someone | | | | engine be sure to follow the break in instructions |
| with a casual interest who just needs some help | | | | provided. |
| getting started. | | | | The only issue I had getting started was with the glow |
| Having no experience with RCs and no real idea what | | | | plugs. The igniter I had was unable to provide enough |
| I was doing, I started out with a RTR kit. If you shop | | | | amps to start the car. The glow plugs when working |
| around you can find a 1/10 RTR kit for under 200 | | | | correctly will glow hence their name. Smoke, heat, or |
| dollars. This will include the servos, car, body, remote, | | | | anything else short of bright orange is a sure sign your |
| glow plug igniter, and crystals. With this just add fuel | | | | car will not start. I suggest you invest in a good igniter |
| and batteries, and your off and racing. So now you | | | | as the ones that come with the RTR kits are often |
| have a car that does 40-45 mph, but you still want | | | | too weak provide enough current. Show |
| more? Once you feel comfortable tuning an engine, its | | | | For a little under 300 dollars you should be able to buy |
| time to upgrade to something bigger. I went with a toki | | | | a RTR kit, new engine, tuned exhaust pipe, 20% nitro |
| .18 engine. To make it fit some modifications are | | | | fuel, and a new igniter. With that combo speeds over |
| required. The pilot shaft nut had to be changed to one | | | | 65mph are well within reach. While not a race ready |
| that would accept a SG crank. It also needed to be | | | | RC, you will have a great learning tool that can provide |
| drilled and tapped to fit the larger toki shaft. For the toki | | | | hours of parking lot fun. |