{"id":4149,"date":"2022-08-24T05:29:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T05:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=4149"},"modified":"2022-10-01T00:16:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T00:16:29","slug":"techtip-tamiya-hornet-running-and-rear-suspension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=4149","title":{"rendered":"Techtip: Tamiya Hornet Running and Rear Suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4154\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"1262\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808.jpg 936w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808-223x300.jpg 223w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808-759x1024.jpg 759w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808-768x1035.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808-675x910.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112808-480x647.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tamiya Hornet has sort of a 2 link rear suspension mechanism, although it has limited room for some twisting. As you see from this video, this structure is good primarily for easy joy riding. The car is pretty jumpy even on grassland, therefore you simply cannot do serious racing with it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3v_0SrblKRk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It is not good for it to jump like that &#8230; given the violent and frequent vibration the rear shocks can fall apart&#8230; You may want to use super glue to secure all the screws and threads&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4162\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"1262\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356.jpg 936w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356-223x300.jpg 223w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356-759x1024.jpg 759w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356-768x1035.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356-675x910.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_184356-480x647.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4163\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124.jpg 936w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124-260x300.jpg 260w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124-889x1024.jpg 889w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124-768x885.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124-675x777.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_191124-480x553.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another issue is the battery compartment. It is pretty tight for modern Lipo packs. A smaller lipo pack, however, can still work since its drive train is pretty simple and easy for the motor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4150\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1262\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157.jpg 1262w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157-300x223.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157-1024x759.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157-768x570.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157-1246x924.jpg 1246w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157-675x501.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220824_112157-480x356.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1262px) 100vw, 1262px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t4NnB2yn6pY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The video below shows how the Hornet runs on bumpy ground. As you can see, the chassis does not really handle well. If you give it a faster motor, a disaster can be expected. A stock 540 silver can under 2S is good enough for it. Also note that it cannot climb uphill well and will lose grip easily on muddy road surface. There is not much you can do about it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s_YSJt-k9RA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A possible but not so effective &#8220;solution&#8221; is to use better shocks at the rear end:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4187\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212.jpg 936w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212-281x300.jpg 281w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212-768x821.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212-675x721.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220829_232212-480x513.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OTRE0OaJ4AQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Run time is good. With a 2200mah 2S pack the average runtime is 12-15 minutes. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1ipuOKcXN6w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1493\" height=\"1470\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4212\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906.jpg 1493w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906-300x295.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906-768x756.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906-1246x1227.jpg 1246w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906-675x665.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220906_085906-480x473.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1493px) 100vw, 1493px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Uphill performance is not bad. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pbRTlREaPFQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Beware of the tiny screws that assemble the wheels. Better apply superglue to secure them as replacements are hard to find&#8230;.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4197\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1363\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129.jpg 1535w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129-300x266.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129-1024x909.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129-768x682.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129-1246x1106.jpg 1246w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129-675x599.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090129-480x426.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4199\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1759\" height=\"1665\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149.jpg 1759w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-300x284.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-1024x969.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-768x727.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-1536x1454.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-1246x1179.jpg 1246w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-675x639.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220902_090149-480x454.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1759px) 100vw, 1759px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bigger tires front and rear:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"1262\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4271\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947.jpg 936w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947-223x300.jpg 223w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947-759x1024.jpg 759w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947-768x1035.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947-675x910.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220921_173947-480x647.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E5TC3lY9jk8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Fitting the Hornet with a &#8220;standard&#8221; pair of front wheels can be tricky. The stock front wheel requires two bushings on each side of the tire rim:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233856.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233856.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"639\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4308\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233856.jpg 726w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233856-300x264.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233856-675x594.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233856-480x422.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1262\" height=\"936\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4309\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519.jpg 1262w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519-300x223.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519-1024x759.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519-768x570.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519-1246x924.jpg 1246w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519-675x501.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_233519-480x356.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1262px) 100vw, 1262px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a &#8220;standard&#8221; wheel, you may want to use the hex adapter as the bushing. Cut and fit the adapter so it can fit tightly into the rim, then drill a bigger hole to ensure the wheel shaft can pass through.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_235114.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_235114.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"671\" height=\"592\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4311\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_235114.jpg 671w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_235114-300x265.jpg 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220930_235114-480x423.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20221001_000110.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20221001_000110.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"678\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4310\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20221001_000110.jpg 588w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20221001_000110-260x300.jpg 260w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20221001_000110-480x553.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tamiya Hornet has sort of a 2 link rear suspension mechanism, although it has limited room for some twisting. As you see from this video, this structure is good primarily for easy joy riding. The car is pretty jumpy even on grassland, therefore you simply cannot do serious racing with it. It is not [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4151,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[125,85],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4149"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4149"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4313,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4149\/revisions\/4313"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4149"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4149"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}