Summer Project – Body Finished
June 6th, 2010
“Did your kit come with a speed controller?”
“Um…”
I hadn’t actually looked at any of the electronics that came with my car, I just knew I needed a radio for it. Luckily, the guys at Hobbytown are patient. Equipped with the all important steering servo in hand, I was ready to get back to work.
I’m the kind of geek that buys computer cases with windows on the side and is compulsive about hiding all the wires, so when I took a look at the electrical system in the car I felt confident I was in an area I knew.
As much as I want to brag that the wiring was really simple, I haven’t yet actually put a battery on it and tried it out. So for all I know, this thing is gonna go up in flames the first time I try to drive it.
The other interesting components were the rear dampeners. There was a lot of room to play around here between spacers and choice of oil. I went with a softer oil figuring I’ll need it since our streets still haven’t been top coated and look like a damn mine field. I made note of how to unattach them if I ever decide to go back and change that.
For the most part, the body is done. I want to paint the hubcaps (I am from NJ afterall) before I put the tires on, so once that’s done I can take the naked car for a quick ride around my basement to make sure everything is wired correctly and there’s nothing grinding. The next big step is painting, which I’ll admit is intimidating. I’m pretty sure I’m set on a color scheme and the masks I want to use, so it’s just a matter of another trip to the hobby store to pick them up.
