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Doesn't the HPI Roto Start have a dogbone-like end? If so it will not work as the Tiger Drive uses a hex-end on the driver.
 
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i dont thaink that comes with the tiger drive. and the tiger drive is only 20 bucks and all you need is a drill and a shaft
 
Alman: Check out the Losi Spin Start. I believe the shaft is the same diameter, but I am not positive.

All you really need to do is get the correct size hex drive about 8-12" in length and chuck it up in a cordless drill...

alman said:
maybe this one will work or can u use a differant shaft in the rotostart for the tiger drive

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRAXXAS-OFNA-RO...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50
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Yes, that OFNA backing plate WILL work with the Roto Start drive!
 
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just get a t handle ball end allen wrench size 5.5 the wrench is around 3 to 5$ just cut the T off and you got your drive shaft justdo what rc addict said if you do what i said you will save your self 10 15$

the do make a roto start for these its like 40$
 
i have a xtm sure start i can sell you. $35.95 shipped. its a portable drill powered by a 7.2v battery pack. and it has a drill bit . it comes with all kinds of plates for diffrent kinds of engines. Send me a PM. i accept Money orders only.

it looks like this and comes with everything in the picture.

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qaart said:
just get a t handle ball end allen wrench size 5.5 the wrench is around 3 to 5$ just cut the T off and you got your drive shaft justdo what rc addict said if you do what i said you will save your self 10 15$

the do make a roto start for these its like 40$
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That's what i did and it works like a charm. I had a 7/32 L shaped hex laying around. Cut the L off and threw it in a drill. If you do this, make sure your drill has a torque setting and set it to slip. That way if your engine gets flooded, it wont shred it.
 

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