Kyosho Tracker 2

Kyosho Tracker 2 is a 2WD truck with large wheels. It is a 'real' radio controlled vehicle since the radio and the car are not integrated.
The car was bought as a kit. Enjoy the pictures.




Tracker 2 is a stadium truck, its not a genuine terrain vehicle. It runs fast and jumps very well.

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Some improvements that I have made since I bought the car:

• A complete set of ball bearings.
• Electronic speed controller. It saves the battery and the top speed can be tuned suitable for children.
• A 8,4V Sanyo battery makes the car fly!
• Bicycle lights makes the car visible in the dark. They do not, however, light up the path.
• I moved the original body three step lower than initially. This requires cutting more space for the front wheels. After a few years of abuse the body was finished so I bought a new body from TowerHobbies. It looks better than the original. It's Pro-line's F-150 body for some Traxxas model but it fits most 1/10 scale trucks.
• New swing shafts increases the ground clearance.
• New shocks. I replaced the original plastic shocks after they started to leak.
• The motor and the electronics are now well protected against moisture. The motor is protected with a shrink tube which is not a good solution for tuned motors that need service or get hot.
• I replaced the sponge tape that protects the pinion and the gears with silicone. I did not glue the parts together with silicone. I did let the silicone dry after aplying it to one surface so I got a new seal made out of silicone.