can anyone identify this RC car?

[nitemeer]

well, i found one of my old RC car that my dad used to use.. and i don't know what kind of RC car is this..
i might need to replace the transmitter and controller also.. just wondering if anyone know where can i get any good parts for this car?
edit: whenever i plug the battery in, the car just accelerate by it self, the controller can't turn it, slow it down or anything.. so what do i need to replace?
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01797800x600.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01803800x600.jpg
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01799800x600.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01801800x600.jpg
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Controller
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01804800x600.jpg

[taiwanesekid05]

I'm going to assume it's a Hornet by Tamiya. Just a guess.

[KITT222]

if you dont have any control over the speed, than you need to replace the ESC. does the servo even turn? if not, thewn check all links etc... for sand or crud. if its clean, than you need to replace the servo.

[nitemeer]

i have no control over anything i believe.. when i just plug the battery to the esc thing... it just accelerates it self without even me turning on the controller.. and the controller can't control anything, not even the steering.

[KITT222]

does it turn without you? the reciever may need to be replaced. try replacing that first. then check out the other things.

[nitemeer]

well, the car don't turn at all i guess, just that it has no response.. my local hobby shop which i'll be going today is around 70 miles away..

[XMDrifter]

it has a mechanical speed controller. not a esc. make sure the servo that controls the motor works. if not, replace it.
yeah clean it all out, and make sure you have the same frequency crystals in the car and the remote

[nitemeer]

okay, i found out the problem, the receiver/transmitter is the problem i believe.. i used the Pro-Pulse Receiver/transmitter and controller and works fine.. time to replace the controller+receiver/transmitter or whatever it is called

can anyone recommend me any cheap controller and receiver/transmitter..? i'll be going to Hobbytown USA today.. willing to pay $0-$100 max >.<

[bigez]

i would try losi or rc18

[Donziikid]

can anyone recommend me any cheap controller and receiver/transmitter..? i'll be going to Hobbytown USA today.. willing to pay $0-$100 max >.<

If you're willing to spend $100, I would go with the Futaba 2PL 2-Channel FM (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNHS3**&P=SM). For $100 you'll get two S3003 servos which you can replace your mechanical speed control servo and steering servo with.

Or, you can go with a Futaba 2PH 2-Channel AM (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXASX2**&P=SM) radio for $50 and then spend the other $50 on an electronic speed controller. Mechanical speed controllers are not as smooth or as easy to control and use in my opinion. For $50 you could get a new electronic speed controller; I would suggest a Traxxas XL5.

[bigez]

what kind of battery does it have you may want to buy a new one if it is very old

[123Vette]

you need to replace the reciver i had the same problem with my brand new one.. i just got it replaced today so that should fix that problem cuz thats exactly what mine did

[TripleXmodder(akaXXX)]

In reallity the best thing for you to do, is find out exactly what are it is and clean it up and sell it on ebay or to a collector. I have vintage cars about 20 years old to 40 years old. It would cost to much to really get it going good and it would be better to sell it and get a couple hundred dollars toward a new car.

[nitemeer]

what kind of battery does it have you may want to buy a new one if it is very old

a 7.2 battery that is old.. but still usable i guess.. i might replace it soon though or buy another one as a spare

In reallity the best thing for you to do, is find out exactly what are it is and clean it up and sell it on ebay or to a collector. I have vintage cars about 20 years old to 40 years old. It would cost to much to really get it going good and it would be better to sell it and get a couple hundred dollars toward a new car.

lol this might be around 10-20 years.. i'm only 16.. my dad had it before.. so no clue.. >.<

[f250]

Buy a cheap TQ2 rx and tx for like $25 and put a cheap tamiya esc in it. You will need one servo if you use an esc. You could get that running good with $100 if you snoop around and find some deals. If you are a member of any 1/10 or 1/12 scale hobby grade rc forums you should be able to find all you need there for cheap. If not ebay has cheap radios and esc's.

[nitemeer]

well heres my battery... i might need to get a new one soon though.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01811800x600.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/runtohell121/DSC01810800x600.jpg

[mustanglover]

i might be able to sell you a kinda old futaba rx and tx

[bigez]

what kind of tires are on that thing are they rubber or what

[nitemeer]

^foam i believe.