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So I've noticed the turning radius now sucks with the newer (larger) wheels and tires. Any tips on gaining back what I lost?

Just got done installing a full bearing kit in the old car. You guys didn't tell me it would make it like a whole new car to drive! I can't believe the difference between the old worn out bushings and the new bearings. I just got the cheap set from Boca Bearing, and they are great! My new wheels fro...

Thanks for the help guys! New wheels are enroute from the UK, and I'll pick up some tires at the local hobby shop when the wheels arrive. Will the larger wheels necessitate different gearing to maintain speed? Also, I'm looking at bearing kits for it from Boca Bearing. Looks like I'll need a kit for...

Thanks for the tips and links guys. I'll look into some modern wheels for now, and maybe some LiPo/Brushless if I get really into playing with this thing again. Do they make direct-fit modern wheels? Or will I need some type of adapter? My old fronts have bronze bushings- can I get a set with some b...

Hello, I'm new to the forum, and still a novice when it comes to R/C. I still have my cars from when I was a kid, both an original Grasshopper and a RC-10CE. I got the notion the other day to see if they still ran, and was surprised to see the RC-10 still worked. (I apparently blew up the trans in t...