HELP traxxas nitro rc project

[gbedrus]

Picked up a nitro rc someone was throwing out, and i want to get it running again. I have close to no knowledge with nitro rc cars although i do i work with motorcycles so i understand the basics of the motor. i know it is a traxxas but not sure of the model. any answers would help a lot. Also from the looks of it, i think it is missing a pull start and a receiver? like i said, i have no idea how to start or use it, and have no idea exactly what it is missing. My problem is that I don't know where to begin with it.. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

 

[hamz9561]

It looks like it will need a glow plug ingniter and it is a bump-start which requires a a starter box (which is used in place of a pull-start). It's an older model, I'm just not sure which one. You might want to look into a fail-safe to prevent a run-away or a newer 2.4 GHz radio which includes the fail-safe and is less prone to "glitching" than the older 27 MHz radio you show in the picture.

 

[SchrodeMode]

That's an old Nitro Hawk, you can find parts listings and diagrams here.

 

[olds97_lss]

Holy thin shock tower batman! Is the tub made out of aluminum or steel? I see they have bolts threaded through for the front bulkhead. Oh, parts explosion shows nuts on the other side: https://traxxas.com/sites/default/files/legacy_explodedviews_nitro-hawk-chassis_0.pdf

 

[ninnon]

Here's a great thread with plenty of information on getting you started, and understanding nitro rc cars:
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/threads/nitro-rc-beginners-guide.68224/