About my Hyper 8????

[ObiWan]

I am new to Nitro but have raced electric for years, my question is I bought my Hyper 8 used and it did not come with an on/off switch. Do I need one??? And if so what one should I buy aftermarket or can I just buy a new Ofna Hyper 8 switch?????? Since it is so easy with the new style of reciever and battery box I guess I could get away with just plugging in the battery all the time, but I want to race it and dont want it to be a hassle not having one if you are supposed to. Also what tires do you all suggest to run on clay tracks with high bite traction, and dry and dusty conditions also? Right now I just have a new stock set of Fire tires. Obi

 

[speedticket75]

i would put a switch in there......the kind like JR sells which has a charging jack built in......you dont have to bother with plugin in & unplugin the battery even when you need to recharge it.....its about 6$

 

[jon2]

You probably won't get one since it is a kit. Most radios already have one so there would be no real reason to include one in a kit. I also agree the JR switch would be ideal for the external charge jack. BUT since the Hyper 8 radio case isn't sealed with screws like the the H7 than it really doesn't matter. Opening it up is no real hassle any longer.

 

[Kar Krazy]

I've heard for road racing you want hard firm (maybe foam inside the tires) tires and very soft tires for dirt track racing. I've also heard you should glue your tires to your rims using the glue from your local LHS

 

[ObiWan]

Thanks for the replies I went with the Jr small on off switch with charging jack.

 

[HeartBreak]

If I have a switch that I don't have a charge lead on, I hardwire the battery pack to the switch (cut out the connectors and solder/shrink wrap), and use the connector from the battery pack to solder in a charge lead. It takes a few minutes, and requires a fair amount of patience.

 

[ObiWan]

Thanks for the info....Obi