new to this rs4 rtr3

[nraines1]

I was given this hpi rtr3 rs4 for free from a friend it hasn't been ran in like 5 or 6 years it needs a filter and housing new lines and remote and maybe a clutch. Should I put money into it to get it running running. It looks like most stuff is discontinued is that true? Or could what I have right now be worth something

 

[NCNitro]

If it is the shaft driven rtr3 there are plenty of parts still readily available for it. Most of the newer model RS4 3 parts are identical or interchangeable. As far as what its worth depends on the condition and whats missing. I have seen nice complete cars sell in the $100 range. Cars missing parts and not running will not sell for that much.

 

[nraines1]

It is shaft driven how do I find out what all is interchangeable?

 

[NCNitro]

Most if not all the parts from the RS4 3 Evo should be, the drift version is quite different though. What parts does yours need?

 

[nraines1]

It needs a clutch air filter housing and air filter remote one front drive axle and I think that's it

 

[NCNitro]

You can go to HPIs website, they have exploded views of each model, and part numbers. The air filter should be replaced from the stock version anyway with a better air filter assembly for a small block, something like a motor saver. The remote needs to be matched with the receiver, if yu are using the stock old rtr receiver it was a 27mhz am radio, so you might want to consider upgrading to a better radio and receiver anyway. Te clutch is more engine specific than model specific, when I was running the stock 15 fe, I replaced my stock clutch wih an mip clutch. The rtr three used dog bones, those should still be easy to find, or you can upgrade those to CVDs.