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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"

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

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

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Sun May 10, 2020 6:34 pm 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

Period correct!

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?

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

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 11:41 am 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.

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

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.

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Mon May 11, 2020 6:43 pm 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

I like that white, very clean!

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

Geez...

How about a nice new sport tuned motor?

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!!