Typhon Project Advice Needed and Appreciated

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I'm in the process of restoring/rebuilding a 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi with the help of an experienced mechanic friend. I'm doing it in part because I loved the car back in the day and want to bring one back to life and in part to learn more about wrenching as we go along.

So, I'm thinking about doing something similar in the R/C world. I am very new to it and mentioned in the introductions that I ordered a Typhon Grom that should arrive in a month or two. I was thinking that while I play with that, I would enjoy starting with something like the Typhon 6S roller and go through a build. Maybe not from the ground up, but I'm sure I'd learn a lot in the process and by knowing how everything works, I would be better prepared for repairs of either R/C vehicle when they are needed. I know if I do this, I'd certainly be coming here for a lot of advice and guidance.

Does that sound like a good idea?
 
nc_beagle said:
I'm in the process of restoring/rebuilding a 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi with the help of an experienced mechanic friend. I'm doing it in part because I loved the car back in the day and want to bring one back to life and in part to learn more about wrenching as we go along.

So, I'm thinking about doing something similar in the R/C world. I am very new to it and mentioned in the introductions that I ordered a Typhon Grom that should arrive in a month or two. I was thinking that while I play with that, I would enjoy starting with something like the Typhon 6S roller and go through a build. Maybe not from the ground up, but I'm sure I'd learn a lot in the process and by knowing how everything works, I would be better prepared for repairs of either R/C vehicle when they are needed. I know if I do this, I'd certainly be coming here for a lot of advice and guidance.

Does that sound like a good idea?
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Welcome to AF!

Conquest TSI, I haven't seen one of those in years. They were very popular around the race tracks. Also ran as a Mitsubishi Starion too?

For the roller build, it's a good idea. You can get the big chunk out of the way then add the electronics you like. People often end up swapping them anyway.

There is a ton of content here. Search the build logs and post questions you can figure out. We all love that stuff.
 
Jerold said:
Welcome to AF!

Conquest TSI, I haven't seen one of those in years. They were very popular around the race tracks. Also ran as a Mitsubishi Starion too?

For the roller build, it's a good idea. You can get the big chunk out of the way then add the electronics you like. People often end up swapping them anyway.

There is a ton of content here. Search the build logs and post questions you can figure out. We all love that stuff.
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Yes, it was also a Starion. Mitsubishi made it for Chrysler. You won't see them often. They didn't make many and I don't think too many that they did make have survived the last 35 or so years!

I'll read through other people's build posts to lay out a game plan. I'd definitely take my time to be sure everything I did was compatible. I think it will be a fun winter project for those days when it's cold and the sun has already set.

Thanks,
Mark
 
nc_beagle said:
I'm in the process of restoring/rebuilding a 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi with the help of an experienced mechanic friend. I'm doing it in part because I loved the car back in the day and want to bring one back to life and in part to learn more about wrenching as we go along.

So, I'm thinking about doing something similar in the R/C world. I am very new to it and mentioned in the introductions that I ordered a Typhon Grom that should arrive in a month or two. I was thinking that while I play with that, I would enjoy starting with something like the Typhon 6S roller and go through a build. Maybe not from the ground up, but I'm sure I'd learn a lot in the process and by knowing how everything works, I would be better prepared for repairs of either R/C vehicle when they are needed. I know if I do this, I'd certainly be coming here for a lot of advice and guidance.

Does that sound like a good idea?
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Sounds like a fun project. I love the body lines of those cars and of course the golden era of turbo cars and pop-up head lights.

6s Arrma cars are great to learn with. Very easy to wrench on, but I do recommend a good set of hex drivers like MIP. It will save you sooooo much frustration!

This is the best site for source parts for a build: https://jennysrc.com/collections/typhon-6s
 
nc_beagle said:
Better to get the TLR Tuned 6S Roller or the Regular? Is there even a non-TLR Tuned Typhon 6S Roller?
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Depends, how custom do you want to get?

If you like the TLR upgrades, it's usually a pretty good deal for the money. Add your electronics and you ready to go. On the other hand if you are looking to make it your own custom deal, the standard might be a good option.
 
Jerold said:
Depends, how custom do you want to get?

If you like the TLR upgrades, it's usually a pretty good deal for the money. Add your electronics and you ready to go. On the other hand if you are looking to make it your own custom deal, the standard might be a good option.
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I'm having trouble finding a standard, non TLR, Typhon roller, do they still exist? Or do you mean get the regular 6S Typhon and replace the parts?
 
nc_beagle said:
I'm having trouble finding a standard, non TLR, Typhon roller, do they still exist? Or do you mean get the regular 6S Typhon and replace the parts?
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You might can find a non TLR roller on Ebay, but you might be buying someone else's problems. The TLR is a very good Typhon. In fact I think it's way better. The TLR has a way better chassis, shock towers, and shocks. It was kinda built for racing, but it's not the best racer. Kinda heavy to compete.
 
blaster27 said:
You might can find a non TLR roller on Ebay, but you might be buying someone else's problems. The TLR is a very good Typhon. In fact I think it's way better. The TLR has a way better chassis, shock towers, and shocks. It was kinda built for racing, but it's not the best racer. Kinda heavy to compete.
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I don't really plan to race. I'm not even sure where there are tracks in our area. I see people take them to skate parks. I wondered about taking it to a bicycle pump track. That might be pretty fun since it's laid out for banked turns and jumps.
 
nc_beagle said:
Thanks, I don't know why eBay didn't cross my mind. It does for everything else!
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I've purchased small parts & tires from them. Kit breaker. Good seller.
 
blaster27 said:
Did you get it new?
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Yes. It hasn't arrived yet, though. I've looked through the manual online and I can tell I'll be asking a lot of Noob questions--or searching the forum for the answer. I'm already a bit confused. It's a "6S" but the manual only references a 4S motor and 4S batteries? I was honestly worried I'd just be getting a buggy and a box and am glad to know there's a step-by-step manual for the build.
 

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