The Real Deal

[coxbros1]

I scored this original Hotshot from ebay....gonna do a full restoration...these are ebay pics as i dont have car yet so stay tuned for the "Real Deal"

[Biz73]

Nice score! I've never had a Hotshot myself. Are you restoring to shelf status or a runner?

[coxbros1]

Both, going mint but gonna run it oh so gently...wait till u see the motor i am trying to get

[Biz73]

Both, going mint but gonna run it oh so gently...wait till u see the motor i am trying to get

Are you going period correct motor? ESC or MSC? I'm excited to see how this turns out. Living vicariously through you

[coxbros1]

Period correct!

[XLR8]

I'm definitely no expert but except for the body and wing, the car appears to be intact.
Should be a fun restoration project.
Looking forward to updates.
By chance have you seen this:


I'm guessing the gold wheels on your car are original while the white ones on Matteo's car are re-re?

[coxbros1]

I have seen that video, he makes it look iconic. Not sure what i am gonna do on wheels yet

[Biz73]

I have seen that video, he makes it look iconic. Not sure what i am gonna do on wheels yet

Are you thinking modern wheels/tires or something vintage style? That's the battle I always have with 80's cars and trucks.

[coxbros1]

It will be 80s tires and wheels, prolly Hotshots but Egress style wheels could look cool

[Biz73]

Cool. I have 2 NIP pairs of Tamiya 5270 Pin Spike front tires if you're interested. I don't have a 4WD buggy at this point so I have no use for them.

[mtbkym01]

It will be 80s tires and wheels, prolly Hotshots but Egress style wheels could look cool

Here’s a set of white lightweight wheels on mine, the Egress black versions will look cool too

[coxbros1]

I like that white, very clean!

[coxbros1]

Got outbid on the NIB Technituned motor....sux but it closed at $153

[scr8p]

Geez...

How about a nice new sport tuned motor?

[coxbros1]

Its cool but just goin with a certain look if i can....used technigold closing in 45 mins....wish luck! Rather have a Technipower, but those are rarer than LeMans 240SB's!!