need new tires and rims for my RR

Epochracer34 · #1 12-28-2002, 04:18 PM

can someone list what and where i can get some better rims and tires, foam ones, my rocket racer with the 7.2 is too fast, it spins out alot, i already have a larger pinion which helped a little, but it still pulls too much, also where i can get a better 7.2 pack that fits better, i diassembled the one i have to use 3 cells for my auldey, which does wheelies now its so fast, also where can i get stock replacement parts for my RR, thanks

irc · #2 12-28-2002, 07:20 PM

The foam tires we stock for the Aktiv car work great on the DRR. The 7.2 battery packs also fit good. I used double sided tape to install mine

Epochracer34 · #3 12-28-2002, 08:28 PM

i found some foams at my LHS and i got an 8.4 pack that i converted to a 7.2, it works great now, i also painted my rims white to go along with the white supra body i have on it

Siress · #4 12-29-2002, 12:31 AM

I have found that the rayovak batteries from wal-mart perform well. I have 3 sets of 6volt 700mah AAA packs with mounting plates for quick change. they are NiMH and you can only charge them, at most, 2 times a day or you WILL blow a cell. I charged my first pack 3 times and sure enough it busted one the 3 time. I would like to see someone put 6 of those 1800mah AA Rayovak batts in a RR! these things are REALLY light.

Epochracer34 · #5 12-29-2002, 02:10 AM

the pack i made is 6 aa cells, nicad, 1300 mah, i get alot of run time, i love this car again

irc · #6 12-29-2002, 02:28 AM

IV never tried 6 AA, Could you post a picture. The run time must be good. I know you can get AA with 2000mAH now! That would be some killer run time.

Epochracer34 · #7 12-29-2002, 02:33 AM

ok, heres the inside of the rocket racer, i did it the same way as this

lbrin · #8 12-31-2002, 09:25 PM

I got a few of the AAA packs from this place: http://www.racerhobbies.com/micro.shtml and they're working great. Run-time is about 45 min and there's plenty of power. They're nice and light too.

Hicountry · #9 01-18-2003, 11:31 PM

I just put 7.2v and Orion 180 core motor in mine. I used venom packs for the HPI micro. 1100 Mah and they work and fit perfectly. I'm an electrician so soldering my own packs is easy. But at twenty bucks a pack it is not worth it. They fit tightly in the chassis. No further fastening needed. As for weight. This thing needs more weight to give it more traction.

misterbungle · #10 01-19-2003, 09:10 PM

Alright, after modding this thing as much as i can, I decided to give in and finally buy a 7.2v pack. someone posted this link earlier and said they got some packs here. http://www.racerhobbies.com/micro.shtml Which of these will be the fastest/most efficient for my DRR. And also, what kind of charger will i need to get? any links, pics would be very informative. thanks !