Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / November 2003

Whoa, that resistor is what makes the speed controller work - dont wanna take that out.
However, an Electronic speed controller (like this one)
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUY13&P=7
will eliminate those resistors, give you longer run times, lighter and simpler than your
current Mechanical speed control.
Not a necessity, but consider it if you have problems.

As for the race motor, you may want to consider replacing it with the original one or a
"rebuildable stock motor" like this one:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDDA0&P=7
if the car seems too fast for you (her - hehe)
stock motors have 27 turns of wire around the armature (the shaft inside the motor)
The fewer the turns of wire, the faster a motor will go, and the faster it will drain your
battery too!
"Race" motors are available with anywhere from 22 to 7 turns or less depending on how fast
you want.
I dont remember how many turns your motor has (its NOT 45, that hasta mean something else)
but just run it a bit and see if shes too much to handle.

The upgraded bearings and shocks are nice. Tamiya has a habit of including cheap shocks
with their kits and trying to sell you nice ones later for a premium. Good that the
previous owner already paid for them.
Oh, and get more batteries! :)
Replacement parts are generally easy to find on ebay. Just use the search bar.
I dunno what 35 GBP works out to in US dollars,  but you should have paid between $50 and
$100 depending on condition and accessories.

Good luck, mike