SkylineVspecr34

I bought a Jada Toys Rx-8 a few days ago and have already bought a new battery pack and servo and installed it. I am wondering what kind of motor to get, any suggestions are welcome.

F1Junkie

Hi -

Maybe if you took pictures of the car close up or have a pic of an exploded view, the techies could give you some ideas! Being able to change the servo is a good start...

If it looks close to a regular "hobby grade" car, then your imagination would be the only limitation - oh yeah, and money too....

Dave

GundamWZero

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Neil Rabara

This car sounds like a toy, rather than a race car. I could be wrong though, I haven't heard of a Jada Toys Rx-8.

F1Junkie

Yeah, I think it's a toy, but you never know what you can do to it! Sounds like a fun and enjoyable project.

Most of us probably enjoy making something work rather than bolting it on, that's where a lot of the fun is!

Best of luck, let us know how it goes!

Dave

Entropy

I'm surprised no one has started chuckling yet

Oh well, good luck with your new car... if you like playing it alot, I suggest saving up to prepare for this hobby in earnest.

Neil Rabara

I'm looking at getting a X-mod rc car from Radio Shack. That is a cool toy to have. Especially if you win their race, you get a real car.

SkylineVspecr34

I decided to order an Associated KR 7t Double Modified Motor from tower hobbies for $59, I'm waiting for it to get here.

pheyhoe

got any pictures??? never heard of that car before........

F1Junkie

Maybe you should try a stock motor first - it may be better in that kind of car - don't want to overpower it. Is the stock motor a 540 size? If so, the possibilities open up!

Dave

JusBox

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180 sized motors in those things. probably a pressed on pinion that wont fit a 540. i think it's a lot of hassle to fix this thing up than it is to go with a RTR TC3 or similar hobby grade kit. If you really bought a 7t mod, i hope you're gutting the thing and putting in a proper speed control and receiver if you can even get the motor to fit at all.

http://www.jadatoys.com/RC_SPEC/index.html

MrRolla

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Here is some info on the car guys....


Click here

R3VoLuTiOn

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that kr motor will have fun frying your car.

The Black Kat

Does it have the boost button

LOL

SkylineVspecr34

Thanks For The Info AWOLsoldier, I will probably buy a TC3 or HPi Pro 4. I will probably save the motor for one of those two cars once I buy one of them. Anyways, what kind of speed control do you recommend for this motor?